China’s CAR-T Cell Therapy: Leading a New Revolution in the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)

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Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL), a rare and complex subtype of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, exhibits both aggressive and indolent characteristics. Since MCL patients are usually diagnosed at an advanced stage, often with poor prognostic factors, traditional treatments such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy have brought survival benefits to some patients. However, most still face disease relapse or progression, particularly those with relapsed/refractory (r/r) MCL, where treatment poses significant challenges. For a long time, treatment options for MCL have been limited, making it difficult to achieve long-term remission or cure, highlighting the need for breakthroughs.

Chinese CAR-T Cell Therapy: Offering Hope for Relapsed/Refractory MCL With the rapid development of biotherapeutics, Chinese CAR-T cell therapy has emerged as a breakthrough innovation in lymphoma treatment. Since the approval of the world’s first CAR-T product in 2017, China has made significant progress in CAR-T research and application, especially in treating r/r MCL, where CAR-T therapy has shown excellent efficacy. CAR-T therapy not only significantly improves patient remission rates but also offers new survival opportunities for high-risk patients with poor prognoses.

Efficacy: In recent years, multiple international and Chinese clinical studies have confirmed the efficacy of CAR-T cell therapy in patients with relapsed/refractory MCL. Clinical data from China have also demonstrated outstanding results. In August 2024, the Chinese CAR-T product Relmacabtagene Autoleucel, a CD19-targeted CAR-T cell therapy, was approved for its third indication, treating adult patients with relapsed/refractory MCL (r/r MCL). Clinical data showed that Relmacabtagene Autoleucel achieved an overall response rate of 81.4%, with a complete response rate of 67.8%. The median progression-free survival (PFS) was 13 months, and the median overall survival (OS) was 19.5 months. These data further prove that Chinese CAR-T cell therapy not only has high efficacy in r/r MCL patients but also provides lasting survival benefits.

Side Effect Management: Despite its remarkable efficacy, CAR-T therapy is associated with certain side effects, such as cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity (NT). However, with the continuous optimization of treatment technologies and accumulated experience in China, the incidence of side effects has been effectively controlled. In treating relapsed/refractory MCL patients, Chinese medical teams have been able to limit the occurrence of grade ≥3 CRS and NT to 6.8% in clinical practice. This lower toxicity makes CAR-T therapy safer in clinical applications, offering a new option for patients who cannot tolerate traditional treatments. Particularly for those who are resistant to Bruton’s tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi) or ineligible for autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, Chinese CAR-T therapy provides a gentler and effective treatment option.

Indications: The following groups of patients can benefit from Chinese CAR-T cell therapy:

1. Patients with relapsed/refractory MCL (r/r MCL)

2. MCL patients who do not respond to conventional treatments

3. Patients with poor prognostic factors (TP53 mutation, Ki67≥30%, blastoid MCL, pleomorphic MCL, POD24)

4. Patients previously exposed to BTKi or resistant/relapsed/refractory MCL

5. High-risk patients unsuitable for transplantation who cannot achieve good remission

Conclusion: With the widespread application of Chinese CAR-T therapy globally, more MCL patients, both domestic and international, are able to achieve deep remission and long-term survival. This not only marks a significant advancement in China’s hematological cancer treatment but also signifies that Chinese CAR-T cell therapy is leading a new transformation in the treatment of relapsed/refractory lymphoma worldwide.

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**China’s CAR-T Therapy Approved for New Indication: Bringing New Hope to Relapsed Mantle Cell Lymphoma Patients**

**China’s CAR-T Therapy Approved for New Indication: Bringing New Hope to Relapsed Mantle Cell Lymphoma Patients**

MCL

The approval of Relmacabtagene Autoleucel brings renewed hope for the treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma (R/R MCL). MCL is a rare and aggressive subtype of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Despite advancements in treatment options over recent years, patients with R/R MCL continue to face high relapse rates and poor prognoses. Therefore, there is an urgent need for more effective and innovative therapies to improve treatment outcomes and survival expectations for these patients.

Relmacabtagene, a CD19-targeted autologous CAR-T cell therapy, works by precisely targeting and attacking cancerous B cells. It has shown remarkable efficacy in clinical studies. On August 27, 2024, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) officially approved the new indication for Relmacabtagene, allowing its use in adult patients with relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma who have undergone at least two prior systemic therapies, including Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKi). This approval marks another significant milestone following Relmacabtagene’s previous approvals for R/R large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) and follicular lymphoma (FL).

The treatment of R/R MCL has always been challenging. Traditional therapies often yield limited long-term results, particularly for patients who have failed BTKi treatment, leaving them with fewer options. The emergence of Relmacabtagene offers a new treatment avenue for these patients. Clinical studies demonstrate that this CAR-T cell therapy can significantly extend progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS), with a favorable safety profile.

The approval of this new indication not only expands the use of Relmacabtagene in treating R/R MCL but also paves the way for future advancements in MCL treatment. The application of CAR-T cell therapy, especially in high-risk patients, has shown potential in overcoming aggressive lymphomas. For patients with complex genetic characteristics and challenging treatment profiles, Relmacabtagene is undoubtedly a powerful therapeutic option.

Looking ahead, Relmacabtagene is expected to benefit more R/R MCL patients in clinical practice, pushing the boundaries of treatment in this field. As research deepens and new therapies continue to emerge, Relmacabtagene is poised to play an increasingly important role in improving patient outcomes and extending survival, offering new hope to R/R MCL patients worldwide.

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