CAR-T therapy
Coverage of CAR-T therapy in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Sam Neill, known for his role in 'Jurassic Park,' died from pneumonia after previously overcoming lymphoma, according to his agent. His family described his death as sudden and unexpected, with a private memorial planned at his New Zealand farm.
- STAT+: Legend Biotech emerged as a rare market winner
Legend Biotech's shares surged over 40% following the disclosure of early positive data on its in vivo CAR-T therapy for Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, making it a rare market winner amid a broader biotech selloff.
- ‘Transformative’ CAR-T therapy allows three people to receive kidney transplants
Transformative CAR-T therapy enabled three individuals with highly sensitized immune systems to receive kidney transplants, overcoming the usual risk of organ rejection. The therapy provided a survival option for those with limited transplant possibilities due to immune system challenges.
- One woman, three autoimmune diseases: CAR-T therapy vanquishes ultra-rare disease trio
A woman with three autoimmune diseases achieved remission after CAR-T therapy, remaining symptom-free and medication-free for 14 months. The treatment, reported in Nature, represents a breakthrough for ultra-rare disease combinations.