Shared from twixb · statnews.com

STAT+: Kyverna Therapeutics plans to submit cell therapy for stiff person syndrome for FDA approval

statnews.com·Apr 21, 2026

Kyverna Therapeutics plans to submit a personalized CAR-T cell therapy for stiff person syndrome to the FDA for approval, which, if granted, would be the first treatment for this rare autoimmune disease and the first personalized CAR-T therapy for any autoimmune condition. The therapy has shown promise in improving mobility and reducing disabilities in affected patients.

Kyverna Therapeutics is on the cusp of submitting a groundbreaking personalized CAR-T cell therapy for FDA approval, targeting stiff person syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease. If approved, this would mark the first instance of a CAR-T therapy being used for an autoimmune condition, potentially opening new markets and applications for CAR-T technologies beyond oncology. This development signals a pivotal shift in the biotech industry towards leveraging personalized medicine for complex autoimmune disorders.

Powered by twixb

Want more content like this?

twixb tracks your favorite blogs and social media, filters by keywords, and delivers personalized key learnings — straight to your inbox.