Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for a cell population comprising engineered cytotoxic innate lymphoid cells engineered for controlled expansion and/or activity, the engineered cytotoxic innate lymphoid cells comprising a synthetic cytokine receptor for a non-physiological ligand. The cytokine receptor may comprise a synthetic gamma chain polypeptide as a first dimerization domain, a first transmembrane domain, and an interleukin-2 receptor subunit gamma (IL-2RG) intracellular domain and a synthetic beta chain polypeptide as a second dimerization domain, a second transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain selected from an interleukin-2 receptor subunit beta (IL-2RB) intracellular domain, an interleukin-7 receptor subunit beta (IL-7RB) intracellular domain, and/or an interleukin-21 receptor subunit beta (IL-21RB) intracellular domain.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for transducing immune cells in vivo where a viral particle comprising a polynucleotide encoding a chimeric antigen receptor and a multipartite cell-surface receptor is administered to a subject.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for transducing immune cells in vivo where a multispecific antibody (e.g. a bispecific T-cell engager) is administered to render immune cells in the subject more transducible by a vector, such as a lentiviral vector.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an effective method for the crystallization of proteins at high pressure. A preferential excluding agent, and optionally other reagents may be incorporated into the method. The method is applicable to substantially all proteins.