Nex Car 19 Flashcards
What does CAR-T cell therapy stand for?
Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy.
What is the first step in the CAR-T cell therapy process?
Collecting T cells from the patient’s blood through a process known as Apheresis.
What is the purpose of the chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)?
It is designed to recognize and bind to a specific antigen found on cancer cells.
What type of cells are extracted during the Apheresis process?
T cells, a type of white blood cell.
What happens to the T cells in the laboratory?
They are genetically modified to express a special protein called a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) on their surface.
What is cytokine release syndrome?
It is a widespread activation of the immune system that can cause collateral damage to the body’s normal cells.
What is the final step of the CAR-T cell therapy process?
The expanded CAR-T cells are infused back into the patient’s bloodstream to identify and attack cancer cells that express the targeted antigen.
x is an indigenously developed CAR-T cell therapy for y-cell cancers.
NexCAR19 is an indigenously developed CAR-T cell therapy for B-cell cancers.; B
Which organization is responsible for setting standards for drugs, pharmaceuticals, and healthcare devices in India?
The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) is responsible for setting these standards and is an autonomous body.
Which regulatory body approved NexCAR19 for commercial use?
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
What are WBCs, and where are they produced?
WBCs, or leukocytes, are produced in the bone marrow and circulate in the blood and lymphatic system.
What has the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare been publishing since 1955?
Since 1955, the Ministry has regularly published the Indian Pharmacopoeia.
What is the theme for World Cancer Day 2024?
The theme for World Cancer Day 2024 is “Close the care gap: Everyone deserves access to cancer care.”
Which organizations collaborated to develop NexCAR19?
ImmunoACT, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B), and Tata Memorial Hospital.
What are severe side effects associated with CAR-T cell therapy?
Severe side effects can include cytokine release syndrome and neurological symptoms.