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Tisagenlecleucel // Kymriah

CAR-T ( Chimeric antigen receptor -T cell therapy)

MECHANISM OF ACTION

Mech of action: KYMRIAH is a CD19-directed genetically modified autologous T cell immunotherapy which involves reprogramming a patient’s own T cells with a transgene encoding a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) to identify and eliminate CD19-expressing malignant and normal cells. The CAR is comprised of a murine single-chain antibody fragment which recognizes CD19 and is fused to intracellular signaling domains from 4-1BB (CD137) and CD3 zeta. The CD3 zeta component is critical for initiating T cell activation and antitumor activity, while 4-1BB enhances the expansion and persistence of KYMRIAH. Upon binding to CD19-expressing cells, the CAR transmits a signal to promote T cell expansion, activation, target cell elimination, and persistence of the KYMRIAH cells.

Elimination: unknown

MECHANISM OF KIDNEY INJURY

ATN (Acute tubular necrosis), injury from CRS leading to decreased perfusion.

CLINICAL KIDNEY SYNDROME

AKI, Oliguria, CRS

CARDIOVASCULAR ADVERSE EFFECTS

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LYTE ABNORMALITIES

Hypokalemia, Hyponatremia, Hypophosphatemia, Hypomagnesemia, Hypoalbuminemia, Nephrotic range proteinuria - 1 case described.

RISK FACTORS

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MITIGATION STRATEGIES

treatment for CRS

SUGGESTIONS 

if CRS - tocilizumab and steroids

NOTES/COMMENTS

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PHARMACOKINETICS

Molecular Weight

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Volume of Distribution

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Plasma Protein Binding

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Metabolism

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Bioavailability

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Half-life elimination

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Time to peak

Maximal expansion in peripheral blood is 9-13 days after infusion

Excretion

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Dialyzable?

Unknown

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PATHOLOGY SLIDES:

ENTRY UPDATES:

Marco Bonilla

Chicago/USA

Sep 25, 2022

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