Mathematical models and computational approaches in CAR-T therapeutics

BackgroundThe field of synthetic biology aims to engineer living organisms for specific therapeutic applications, with CAR-T cell therapy emerging as a groundbreaking approach in cancer treatment due to its potential for flexibility, specificity, predictability, and controllability. CAR-T cell thera...

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Main Authors: Guido Putignano, Samuel Ruipérez-Campillo, Zhou Yuan, José Millet, Sara Guerrero-Aspizua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2025.1581210/full
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Summary:BackgroundThe field of synthetic biology aims to engineer living organisms for specific therapeutic applications, with CAR-T cell therapy emerging as a groundbreaking approach in cancer treatment due to its potential for flexibility, specificity, predictability, and controllability. CAR-T cell therapies involve the genetic modification of T cells to target tumor-specific antigens. However, challenges persist because the limited spatio-temporal resolution in current models hinders the therapy’s safety, cost-effectiveness, and overall potential, particularly for solid tumorsMain bodyThis manuscript explores how mathematical models and computational techniques can enhance CAR-T therapy design and predict therapeutic outcomes, focusing on critical factors such as antigen receptor functionality, treatment efficacy, and potential adverse effects. We examine CAR-T cell dynamics and the impact of antigen binding, addressing strategies to overcome antigen escape, cytokine release syndrome, and relapse.ConclusionWe propose a comprehensive framework for using these models to advance CAR-T cell therapy, bridging the gap between existing therapeutic methods and the full potential of CAR-T engineering and its clinical application.
ISSN:1664-3224