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ArticleCommunications biology2025

Targeting VCAM-1 with chimeric antigen receptor and regulatory T cell for abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment.

Qingwei Gang, Yu Lun, Xiaoxu Zhang, Jamol Uzokov, Han Jiang, Yuchen He, Shikai Shen, Shiyue Wang, Philipp Erhart, Dittmar Böckler and 3 more

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Article in Communications biology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors.

Qingwei Gang *Department of Vascular Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Yu Lun *Department of Vascular Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Xiaoxu ZhangSchool of Chemical Engineering, Ocean Technology and Life Science, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China.
Jamol UzokovRepublican Specialized Scientific Practical Medical Center of Therapy and Medical Rehabilitation, Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Han JiangDepartment of Vascular Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Yuchen HeDepartment of Vascular Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Shikai ShenDepartment of Vascular Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Shiyue WangDepartment of Vascular Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Philipp ErhartDepartment of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
Dittmar BöcklerDepartment of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
Yuemeng LiDepartment of Vascular Surgery, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China.
Yanshuo HanSchool of Chemical Engineering, Ocean Technology and Life Science, Dalian University of Technology, Panjin, China. yanshuohan@dlut.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4897-2998
Jian ZhangDepartment of Vascular Surgery, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China. jianzhang@cmu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4448-0774

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 81970402National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) 82170507Natural Science Foundation of Liaoning Province (Liaoning Provincial Natural Science Foundation) 2022JH2/101300037
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a life-threatening condition characterized by the dilation of the abdominal aorta, leading to a high risk of rupture. Current treatment options are limited, particularly for patients ineligible for surgical interventions. This study explores a novel immunotherapeutic approach using chimeric antigen receptor Treg cells targeting vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (VCAM-1) to mitigate AAA progression. By leveraging the specificity and regulatory function of CAR-Treg cells, our research aims to modulate the immune response and reduce inflammation in the aneurysmal wall. Results from preclinical mouse models demonstrated that CAR-Treg cells effectively homed to the aneurysmal site, suppressed local inflammation, and decreased aortic dilation compared to control groups. These findings suggest that CAR-Treg cell therapy could provide a promising, non-surgical treatment option for AAA patients, addressing a critical unmet need in cardiovascular disease management.

Indexed as

Aortic Aneurysm, AbdominalImmunotherapy, AdoptiveReceptors, Chimeric AntigenT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1AnimalsDisease Models, AnimalHumansMaleMiceMice, Inbred C57BLReceptors, Chimeric AntigenVascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1

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PMID40817179
PMCPMC12356965

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