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Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy

Source: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: April 25, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Recurrent or Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia / Treatment Options for Recurrent or Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)

Autologous T cells can be modified by viral vectors to incorporate antigen receptor specificity for the B-cell antigen CD19 and then infused into previously treated patients.[9] A dramatic response lasting 6 months has prompted larger trials of this concept. Ongoing clinical trials are testing the concept of T cells directed at CD19 with engineered CAR T cells.[10-12]

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