Generation of allogeneic CAR-NKT cells from hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells using a clinically guided culture method

Generation of allogeneic CAR-NKT cells from hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells using a clinically guided culture method

14 May 2024 | Yan-Ruide Li, Yang Zhou, Jiaji Yu, Yu Jeong Kim, Miao Li, Derek Lee, Kuangyi Zhou, Yuning Chen, Yichen Zhu, Yu-Chen Wang, Zhe Li, Yanqi Yu, Zachary Spencer Dunn, Wenbin Guo, Xinjian Cen, Tiffany Husman, Aarushi Bajpai, Adam Kramer, Ying Fang, Jie Huang, Shuo Li, Yonggang Zhou, Yuchong Zhang, Zoe Hahn, Enbo Zhu, Feiyang Ma, Calvin Pan, Aldons J. Lusis, Jin J. Zhou, Christopher S. Seet, Donald B. Kohn, Pin Wang, Xianghong Jasmine Zhou, Matteo Pellegrini, Benjamin R. Puliafito, Sarah M. Larson & Lili Yang
A clinically guided method has been developed to generate allogeneic CAR-NKT cells from hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), enabling high-yield and high-purity production without the need for three-dimensional culture or xenogeneic feeders. These cells, engineered to target multiple cancers, demonstrated potent antitumor efficacy in a multiple myeloma model, with enhanced persistence and selective depletion of immunosuppressive cells in the tumor microenvironment. AlloCAR-NKT cells exhibit a stable hypoimmunogenic phenotype, regulated by epigenetic and signaling mechanisms, and do not induce graft-versus-host disease or cytokine release syndrome. They effectively target tumors through CAR, TCR, and NK receptor mechanisms, showing superior antitumor activity compared to conventional CAR-T cells. AlloCAR-NKT cells also display enhanced NK features, making them particularly effective against solid tumors. The cells were generated from cord-blood HSPCs using a five-stage, 6-week process, with high expansion rates and purity. Preclinical studies confirmed their safety, efficacy, and ability to persist long-term. AlloCAR-NKT cells show promise for clinical translation due to their off-the-shelf potential, reduced risk of GvHD, and broad therapeutic applications. The study highlights the potential of allogeneic CAR-NKT cells as a promising alternative to autologous CAR-T cells in cancer immunotherapy.A clinically guided method has been developed to generate allogeneic CAR-NKT cells from hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells (HSPCs), enabling high-yield and high-purity production without the need for three-dimensional culture or xenogeneic feeders. These cells, engineered to target multiple cancers, demonstrated potent antitumor efficacy in a multiple myeloma model, with enhanced persistence and selective depletion of immunosuppressive cells in the tumor microenvironment. AlloCAR-NKT cells exhibit a stable hypoimmunogenic phenotype, regulated by epigenetic and signaling mechanisms, and do not induce graft-versus-host disease or cytokine release syndrome. They effectively target tumors through CAR, TCR, and NK receptor mechanisms, showing superior antitumor activity compared to conventional CAR-T cells. AlloCAR-NKT cells also display enhanced NK features, making them particularly effective against solid tumors. The cells were generated from cord-blood HSPCs using a five-stage, 6-week process, with high expansion rates and purity. Preclinical studies confirmed their safety, efficacy, and ability to persist long-term. AlloCAR-NKT cells show promise for clinical translation due to their off-the-shelf potential, reduced risk of GvHD, and broad therapeutic applications. The study highlights the potential of allogeneic CAR-NKT cells as a promising alternative to autologous CAR-T cells in cancer immunotherapy.
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