Journal of Clinical Pediatrics ›› 2024, Vol. 42 ›› Issue (4): 361-366.doi: 10.12372/jcp.2024.22e1605

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Side effects of CAR-T cell therapy in children

Reviewer: YIN Mengmeng, Reviser: HU Qun   

  1. Department of Pediatric Hematology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, Hubei, China
  • Received:2022-11-29 Online:2024-04-15 Published:2024-04-09

Abstract:

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cells have become one of the most promising methods for the treatment of malignant tumors due to their specific recognition function and cytotoxicity. However, it also has a series of side effects, especially in children. Toxic reactions can develop rapidly and endanger life in severe cases. In this paper, the side effects of CAR-T cell therapy in children, as well as its clinical manifestations and treatment are summarized, aiming to optimize its application in children.

Key words: chimeric antigen receptor T cell, side effect, child