Cytokine Release Syndrome Pipeline Insight 2025: Advancing Therapeutics to Manage CAR-T-Associated Toxicities and Beyond

Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) is a life-threatening systemic inflammatory response often associated with CAR-T cell therapies and other immunotherapies. It is characterized by a surge of cytokines, including IL-6 and IFN-γ, leading to symptoms ranging from mild flu-like illness to severe multi-organ dysfunction. As cell and gene therapies continue to expand across oncology and autoimmune indications, addressing CRS has become a top priority for both safety and treatment sustainability.

The current standard of care revolves around immunosuppressants such as corticosteroids and IL-6 inhibitors like tocilizumab. While these agents help mitigate symptoms, they may also blunt the therapeutic efficacy of the underlying treatment. This limitation has led to a growing pipeline of candidates aiming for more selective modulation of the immune response. Agents targeting GM-CSF, IL-1, and novel checkpoints are under early clinical evaluation, with the goal of curbing inflammation while preserving antitumor activity.

By 2025, over a dozen active programs will be underway globally, exploring diverse modalities such as monoclonal antibodies, kinase inhibitors, and engineered cellular therapies with built-in safety switches. Several biotech companies and academic collaborations are also developing predictive biomarkers and AI-based risk assessment tools to guide early intervention and personalized CRS management.

Despite challenges related to trial design, patient heterogeneity, and regulatory pathways, the expanding CRS pipeline reflects the urgency to enhance the safety of next-gen immunotherapies. With targeted interventions and preventive strategies gaining traction, the landscape is shifting toward safer and more predictable treatment paradigms in immuno-oncology and beyond.

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Key Takeaways from the Cytokine Release Syndrome Pipeline Report
• DelveInsight's cytokine release syndrome pipeline analysis depicts a strong space with 5+ active players working to develop 5+ pipeline drugs for cytokine release syndrome treatment.
• The leading cytokine release syndrome companies include Biocon Limited, Olatec Therapeutics LLC, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and others are evaluating their lead assets to improve the cytokine release syndrome treatment landscape.
• Key cytokine release syndrome pipeline therapies in various stages of development include LUM001, A4250, and others.
• In August 2025, the FDA has approved an expanded label for AVTOZMA® (tocilizumab‐anoh) intravenous formulation to now include treatment of CRS in both adults and children aged 2 and older. This expanded approval aligns AVTOZMA IV with all authorized indications and is expected to improve access to biologic therapy for CRS management.
• In June 2025, in a major regulatory shift, the FDA eliminated the REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) requirement for approved CAR‐T cell therapies, including breyanzi, yescarta, and others. This change removes the additional administrative burden while retaining existing boxed warnings for CRS and neurologic toxicities, potentially expanding accessibility to these therapies.
• In March 2025, a retrospective analysis published in Blood Advances revealed that siltuximab significantly reduced the severity of both CRS and immune effector cell‐associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) in patients following CAR‐T cell therapy. This finding has prompted the initiation of a Phase II prospective trial to evaluate siltuximab's benefits in this setting.

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Cytokine Release Syndrome Overview
Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) is a systemic inflammatory response triggered by the rapid release of cytokines from immune cells. It commonly occurs as a side effect of certain immunotherapies, such as CAR-T cell therapy and monoclonal antibodies. Symptoms range from mild flu-like signs-fever, fatigue, and headache-to severe reactions like hypotension, respiratory distress, and multi-organ failure. CRS severity varies, requiring careful monitoring and management. Treatment typically involves supportive care and immunosuppressive agents like corticosteroids or cytokine blockers (e.g., tocilizumab) to reduce inflammation and prevent complications. Early recognition is crucial to improving patient outcomes.

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Cytokine Release Syndrome Treatment Analysis: Drug Profile
Canakinumab: Novartis
Canakinumab is an interleukin-1β (IL-1β) blocker approved for treating certain periodic fever syndromes, including cryopyrin-associated periodic syndromes and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Novartis is conducting the Phase III CAN-COVID trial to assess its effectiveness against cytokine release syndrome (CRS) associated with COVID-19 pneumonia.

Itacitinib: Incyte Corporation
Itacitinib is a selective and potent JAK1 inhibitor under clinical evaluation for various inflammatory conditions. It is currently in Phase II trials for preventing cytokine release syndrome induced by immune effector cell therapies.

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Cytokine Release Syndrome Therapeutics Assessment
By Product Type
• Mono
• Combination
• Mono/Combination.

By Stage
• Late-stage products (Phase III)
• Mid-stage products (Phase II)
• Early-stage product (Phase I) along with the details of
• Pre-clinical and Discovery stage candidates
• Discontinued & Inactive candidates

By Route of Administration
• Infusion
• Intradermal
• Intramuscular
• Intranasal
• Intravenous
• Oral
• Parenteral
• Subcutaneous

By Molecule Type
• Gene therapies
• Small molecule
• Vaccines
• Polymers
• Peptides
• Monoclonal antibodies

Scope of the Cytokine Release Syndrome Pipeline Report
• Coverage: Global
• Key Cytokine Release Syndrome Companies: Biocon Limited, Olatec Therapeutics LLC, Novartis Pharmaceuticals, and others.
• Key Cytokine Release Syndrome Pipeline Therapies: LUM001, A4250, and others.

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Executive Summary
3. Cytokine Release Syndrome Pipeline: Overview
4. Analytical Perspective In-depth Commercial Assessment
5. Cytokine Release Syndrome Pipeline Therapeutics
6. Cytokine Release Syndrome Pipeline: Late-Stage Products (Phase III)
7. Cytokine Release Syndrome Pipeline: Mid-Stage Products (Phase II)
8. Cytokine Release Syndrome Pipeline: Early Stage Products (Phase I)
9. Therapeutic Assessment
10. Inactive Products
11. Company-University Collaborations (Licensing/Partnering) Analysis
12. Key Companies
13. Key Products
14. Unmet Needs
15. Market Drivers and Barriers
16. Future Perspectives and Conclusion
17. Analyst Views
18. Appendix

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