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December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Balancing efficacy and safety: IL-15 BCMA CAR-T cells vs. 2nd generation CAR-T in preclinical myeloma model

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EVErica VidalRFRui M. FerreiraNHNelson Hamerschlak

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Overview

Preclinical analysis reveals IL-15 BCMA CAR-T cells improve antitumor activity in myeloma, implying enhanced efficacy over second generation CAR-Ts.

Key Points

  • IL-15 BCMA CAR-T cells demonstrated potent antitumor activity against myeloma in preclinical models, achieving significant tumor reduction.
  • Mean CAR+ frequency was 80.7% in 4th-generation BCMA CAR-T, indicating enhanced transduction efficiency compared to 2nd-generation CAR-T cells.
  • Assessment using co-culture assays confirmed robust antigen-specific cytotoxicity at various effector:target ratios, enhancing therapeutic implications.
  • Potential toxicity was noted with 4th-generation CAR-T cells, highlighting the need to balance efficacy and safety in CAR-T therapy.

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Vidal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f3d4fa91c937236d533https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-7635
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