Table 1.

CAR target antigens with target-associated tumors and target-associated normal tissues, along with a description of toxicity and first reported patient cases

CAR targetTarget-associated tumorTarget-associated normal tissueToxicityOnsetFirst reported
BCMA MM Basal ganglia (neurons and astrocytes) Movement disorder (bradykinesia, postural instability, and tremor) 3 mo Van Oekelen et al 202121  
GPRC5D MM Cerebellum Cerebellar toxicity (Dizziness, gait disturbance, and cerebellar atrophy) 2-8 mo Mailankody et al 202219  
  Skin and keratinized tissue (nails and tongue) Nail changes and loss, skin rash, and dysgeusia 1-6 mo  
CEA Colorectal cancer Colon crypt epithelial cells Hemorrhagic colitis 1 wk Parkhurst et al 201123  
Carbonic anhydrase IX antigen Renal cell carcinoma Bile duct epithelial cells Cholestasis and cholangitis 2-7 d Lamers et al 200624  
HER2 Breast cancer Lung epithelial cells Respiratory insufficiency During infusion Morgan et al 201025  
EGFR Biliary tract cancers Epithelial cells Mucositis, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and desquamation During infusion Guo et al 201826  
  Lung epithelial cells Respiratory insufficiency During infusion  
CAR targetTarget-associated tumorTarget-associated normal tissueToxicityOnsetFirst reported
BCMA MM Basal ganglia (neurons and astrocytes) Movement disorder (bradykinesia, postural instability, and tremor) 3 mo Van Oekelen et al 202121  
GPRC5D MM Cerebellum Cerebellar toxicity (Dizziness, gait disturbance, and cerebellar atrophy) 2-8 mo Mailankody et al 202219  
  Skin and keratinized tissue (nails and tongue) Nail changes and loss, skin rash, and dysgeusia 1-6 mo  
CEA Colorectal cancer Colon crypt epithelial cells Hemorrhagic colitis 1 wk Parkhurst et al 201123  
Carbonic anhydrase IX antigen Renal cell carcinoma Bile duct epithelial cells Cholestasis and cholangitis 2-7 d Lamers et al 200624  
HER2 Breast cancer Lung epithelial cells Respiratory insufficiency During infusion Morgan et al 201025  
EGFR Biliary tract cancers Epithelial cells Mucositis, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and desquamation During infusion Guo et al 201826  
  Lung epithelial cells Respiratory insufficiency During infusion  

CEA, carcinoembryonic antigen; EGFR, epidermal growth factor receptor; GPRC5D, G protein–coupled receptor class C group 5 member D; HER2, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2.

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