Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for enhancing T cell response and/or CAR cell expansion in vivo and/or in vitro. For example, a cell may comprise a first chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and a second CAR, wherein a binding domain of the first CAR binds a first antigen, and a binding domain of the second CAR binds a second antigen. The first antigen is different from the second antigen. In embodiments, the first CAR may recognize a surface molecule of a blood cell.
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for compositions, methods, and kits for treating cancer using modified T cells in which TRAC genes are inactivated using a Zinc-finger nuclease (ZFN). The ZFN may include a first zinc finger protein (ZFP) that binds a first target site in a T-cell receptor alpha constant (TRAC) gene and a second ZFP that binds a second target site in the TRAC gene.
Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to compositions including genetically modified CAR cells and uses thereof for treating cancer. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to compositions and methods for T cell response enhancement and/or CAR cell preparation. For example, a method may include obtaining cells comprising a CAR and culturing the cells in the presence of an agent that is recognized by the extracellular domain of the CAR.
Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to compositions including genetically modified CAR cells and uses thereof for treating cancer. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to compositions and methods for T cell response enhancement and/or CAR cell preparation. For example, a method may include obtaining cells comprising a CAR and culturing the cells in the presence of an agent that is recognized by the extracellular domain of the CAR.
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions, methods, and systems for selectively activating and/or expanding T cells for use in therapy. For example, the method may include contacting a population of T cells with an agent capable of binding an extracellular domain of a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) that is expressed on the surface of the population of T cells.
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for compositions, methods, and kits for treating cancer using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) modified cells. Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an isolated nucleic acid sequence encoding CAR. The CAR may include an antigen binding domain, a transmembrane domain, a costimulatory signaling region, and a CD3 zeta signaling domain. The antigen binding domain may bind to an antigen of a non-essential organ.
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for reducing immune tolerance associated with CAR T cell therapy. Embodiments of the present disclosure include isolated nucleic acid sequence comprising a nucleic acid sequence that encodes modified programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) and a nucleic acid sequence that encodes chimeric antigen receptor (CAR).
Abstract: Described herein are techniques for directional cloning an insert DNA segments into a target vector. The techniques mix the target vector, the insert DNA segment, a restriction enzyme, and a DNA ligase to generate a recombinant DNA molecule.