Four of the eight children experienced cytokine release syndrome. (sciencedaily.com)
CAR - T, though, is also associated with severe and potentially deadly side effects, including lethal instances of cytokine release syndrome with some patients dying from brain swelling in separate studies from the Novartis drug. (endpts.com)
But while the technology itself is undeniably exciting, some companies, like Juno Therapeutics, have been struggling with the reality of dangerous side effects including cytokine release syndrome and brain swelling during trials. (fortune.com)