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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Therapeutic Potential of Chimeric Antigen Receptor-Expressing Mesenchymal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases.

Vladislav Volarevic, Carl Randall Harrell, Crissy Fellabaum, Valentin Djonov, Ana Volarevic

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors.

Vladislav VolarevicDepartments of Genetics, Microbiology and Immunology, Center for Research on Harmful Effects of Biological and Chemical Hazards, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 69 Svetozara Markovica Street, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia.ORCID 0000-0001-5948-9902
Carl Randall HarrellRegenerative Processing Plant, LLC, US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34176, USA.
Crissy FellabaumRegenerative Processing Plant, LLC, US Highway 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34176, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6652-1042
Valentin DjonovInstitute of Anatomy, University of Bern, Baltzerstrasse 2, 3012 Bern, Switzerland.
Ana VolarevicDepartments of Psychology, Center for Research on Harmful Effects of Biological and Chemical Hazards, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, 69 Svetozara Markovica Street, 34000 Kragujevac, Serbia.

Funding

Serbian Ministry of Science 451-03-47/2023-01/200111
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chimeric antigen receptor-engineered mesenchymal stem cells (CAR-MSCs) represent a novel and highly adaptable platform for the targeted treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. By integrating the inflammation-homing and immunomodulatory properties of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) with the antigen-specific recognition and activation potential of chimeric antigen receptors (CARs), CAR-MSCs enable site-specific delivery of therapeutic agents directly to inflamed or diseased tissues. This dual functionality enhances therapeutic precision while minimizing off-target effects and systemic toxicity. Recent preclinical studies have demonstrated the efficacy of CAR-MSCs in modulating pathogenic immune responses, reducing local inflammation, and promoting tissue repair in various disease models. CAR-MSCs have been engineered to recognize and interact with disease-specific antigens or inflammatory markers, allowing them to selectively suppress the activation and proliferation of autoreactive immune cells. This targeted immunosuppression offers a promising strategy for restoring immune tolerance without the risks associated with systemic immunosuppression. In this review, we provide a comprehensive overview of recent developments in CAR-MSC design, highlight mechanisms by which CARs enhance MSC functionality, and discuss key challenges, including safety, scalability, and regulatory considerations. Collectively, these emerging approaches hold substantial promise for reshaping future therapies for inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

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Autoimmune DiseasesInflammationMesenchymal Stem CellsMesenchymal Stem Cell TransplantationReceptors, Chimeric AntigenAnimalsHumansReceptors, Chimeric Antigenautoimmune diseasescell-based therapychimeric antigen receptorinflammatory diseasesmesenchymal stem cells

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PMID40869115
PMCPMC12386405

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