Fibrin gel enhances the antitumor effects of chimeric antigen receptor T cells in glioblastoma.

ABSTRACT: Regional delivery of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells in glioblastoma represents a rational therapeutic approach as an alternative to intravenous administration to avoid the blood-brain barrier impediment. Here, we developed a fibrin gel that accommodates CAR-T cell loading and promotes their gradual release. Using a model of subtotal glioblastoma resection, we demonstrated that the fibrin-based gel delivery of CAR-T cells within the surgical cavity enables superior antitumor activity compared to CAR-T cells directly inoculated into the tumor resection cavity.

SUBMITTER: Ogunnaike EA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8494441 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature