Bispecific T cell engager-armed T cells targeting integrin ανβ6 exhibit enhanced T cell redirection and antitumor activity in cholangiocarcinoma - 29/05/24

, Chalermchai Somboonpatarakun b, c, Pornpimon Yuti b, c, Jatuporn Sujjitjoon b, c, Piriya Luangwattananun b, c, John Maher e, Pa‑thai Yenchitsomanus b, c, Mutita Junking b, c, ⁎ 

Abstract |
Advanced cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) presents a clinical challenge due to limited treatment options, necessitating exploration of innovative therapeutic approaches. Bispecific T cell engager (BTE)-armed T cell therapy shows promise in hematological and solid malignancies, offering potential advantages in safety over continuous BTE infusion. In this context, we developed a novel BTE, targeting CD3 on T cells and integrin αvβ6, an antigen elevated in various epithelial malignancies, on cancer cells. The novel BTE was generated by fusing an integrin αvβ6-binding peptide (A20) to an anti-CD3 (OKT3) single-chain variable fragment (scFv) through a G4S peptide linker (A20/αCD3 BTE). T cells were then armed with A20/αCD3 BTE (A20/αCD3-armed T cells) and assessed for antitumor activity. Our results highlight the specific binding of A20/αCD3 BTE to CD3 on T cells and integrin αvβ6 on target cells, effectively redirecting T cells towards these targets. After co-culture, A20/αCD3-armed T cells exhibited significantly heightened cytotoxicity against integrin αvβ6-expressing target cells compared to unarmed T cells in both KKU-213A cells and A375.β6 cells. Moreover, in a five-day co-culture, A20/αCD3-armed T cells demonstrated superior cytotoxicity against KKU-213A spheroids compared to unarmed T cells. Importantly, A20/αCD3-armed T cells exhibited an increased proportion of the effector memory T cell (Tem) subset, upregulation of T cell activation markers, enhanced T cell proliferation, and increased cytolytic molecule/cytokine production, when compared to unarmed T cells in an integrin αvβ6-dependent manner. These findings support the potential of A20/αCD3-armed T cells as a novel therapeutic approach for integrin αvβ6-expressing cancers.
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Highlights |
• | A20/αCD3 BTE targets both CD3 on T cells and integrin αvβ6 on cancer cells. |
• | A20/αCD3-armed T cells exhibit higher antitumor activity compared to unarmed T cells. |
• | A20/αCD3 BTE enhances T cell activation, proliferation, and cytokine secretion. |
Abbreviations : 2D, 3D, A20/αCD3-Lx, B-ALL, BTE, CAR, CCA, CD3, CD4, CD8, CD25, CD45RO, CD56, CD62L, CD69, CRS, EC50, FMDV, IFN-γ, IL-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-7, IL-10, IL-15, IL-17A, Lx, MHC, OV, PBMC, RFP, ScFv, SDS-PAGE, TAA, Tcm, Tem, Temra, TNF-α, U.S. FDA, VP1
Keywords : Cancer immunotherapy, Bispecific T cell engager, integrin αvβ6, A20, cholangiocarcinoma, 3D cancer model
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