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CAR T cells produced in vivo to treat cardiac injury

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Source published: 2022-01-06 · Event / reporting date: 2022-01-06

Site published: 2026-11-07 · Updated: 2026-11-07

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What the paper reports

The 2022 study delivered CAR-encoding mRNA with CD5-targeted lipid nanoparticles, generating transient CAR T cells in mice. The abstract reports reduced cardiac fibrosis and improved function after injury. This is preclinical evidence, not human efficacy.

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Foundational context for transient in vivo T-cell engineering; historical backfill.

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