New Breakthrough in CAR-T Cell Research in China: Type 2 T Cell Function Supports Long-term Leukemia Remission

#### New Breakthrough in CAR-T Cell Research in China: Type 2 T Cell Function Supports Long-term Leukemia Remission

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In recent years, China has achieved significant progress in CAR-T cell therapy, particularly in treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). CD19-targeted CAR-T cell therapy has provided new hope for curing patients with relapsed or refractory ALL. However, some patients experience relapse within a year after treatment, highlighting the need for deeper research into the molecular mechanisms affecting long-term efficacy.

**Key Role of Chinese Medical Team’s Research in Long-term Leukemia Remission**

Recently, a Chinese medical team published a study in *Nature* titled “Single-cell CAR T atlas reveals type 2 function in 8-year leukemia remission,” revealing the crucial role of a specific T cell subtype in the long-term success of CAR-T therapy in leukemia. This study aimed to understand the molecular mechanisms behind the sustained responses observed in some patients receiving CAR-T cell therapy.

The study conducted a comprehensive analysis of CAR-T cells from 82 children with relapsed or refractory ALL and six healthy donors, uncovering the critical role of Type 2 T cell functions in the long-term persistence of CAR-T cells. The findings show that CAR-T cells with Type 2 characteristics demonstrate remission lasting over eight years after treatment.

**T Cell Cytokines Enhance the Long-term Activity of CAR-T Cells**

The research team found that an increase in Type 2 T cell cytokines (such as IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13) helps maintain CAR-T cells’ antitumor activity. This effect is driven by the key regulatory factor GATA3, whose upregulation significantly enhances CAR-T cell memory and persistence, reduces cell dysfunction, and improves treatment durability.

In animal model experiments, CAR-T cells with higher Type 2 characteristics demonstrated stronger tumor-clearing abilities and memory properties. Incorporating Type 2 cytokines into CAR-T cell manufacturing not only boosted the cells’ anticancer functions but also enhanced their efficacy and persistence over long-term treatments. Proteomic analysis of patients in sustained remission revealed increased levels of Type 2 cytokines, particularly interleukin-13, suggesting that an immune environment rich in Type 2 cytokines contributes to CAR-T cell persistence. In leukemia mouse models, Type 2 high-expression CAR-T cells displayed enhanced tumor-clearing ability, expansion capacity, and memory responses.

**In Conclusion, Valuable Insights into the Mechanism of Long-term CAR-T Cell Therapy for Leukemia**

This study offers valuable insights into the mechanisms behind the long-term persistence of CAR-T cell therapy for leukemia. The results suggest that enhancing Type 2 T cell function, particularly through GATA3 regulation, may significantly improve the persistence and efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy.

**China’s CAR-T Cell Research Supports Global Cancer Combat**

This study provides a new perspective for CAR-T cell therapy, with Chinese scientists’ technological breakthroughs showing great potential in enhancing the durability of leukemia treatments. This advancement will offer stronger treatment options for cancer patients globally and lay a solid foundation for the future of cancer immunotherapy.

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