• A phase 1/2 study of CD19 CAR-T therapy in autoimmune diseases, including lupus, myositis, and systemic sclerosis, demonstrates significant clinical responses.
• The CASTLE study reports minimal toxicities, with low-grade cytokine release syndrome and no major hematotoxicities or neurotoxicity observed in patients.
• Cabaletta Bio's CABA-201 shows potential for immunosuppressant-free clinical responses in refractory autoimmune diseases, with ongoing trials and planned FDA meetings.
• Next-generation manufacturing processes for CAR-T therapies, like that used for CC-97540, offer faster production times and require fewer cells for infusion.