T Cell Persistence Test

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T Cell Persistence in TCR-T Therapy

In the context of TCR-T therapy, T cell persistence refers to the ability of TCR-T cells to persist in the body after infusion. The persistence of TCR-T cells is important for their efficacy, as they need to remain in the body in sufficient numbers to continue targeting and killing cancer cells, leading to long-term antitumor activity. Good persistence of TCR-T cells can improve the effective antitumor response. Several factors can influence TCR-T cell persistence, including TCR-T cell designs and manufacturing processes, the type of TCR-T cell, the type and stage of the cancer being treated, and the patient's immune system.

At Creative Biolabs, we provide T-cell persistence test services that can be used to detect TCR-T cell persistence in vivo. Our experts offer several methods to monitor circulating TCR T-cells into blood samples after treatment.

Our Services

It is essential to understand and enhance TCR-T cell persistence thus improving the efficacy and durability of TCR-T cell therapies in treating cancer. T cell persistence test involves the detection and quantification of TCR T cells in blood samples. At Creative Biolabs, we monitor TCR T-cell persistence over time with several techniques, including flow cytometry, qPCR, and ddPCR. By combining multiple techniques, we aim to provide comprehensive information on TCR-T cell persistence and function, which is crucial for the optimization of TCR-T cell therapies. The following are some reliable methods of tracking TCR T cell numbers.

Fig.1 T Cell Persistence Tests.

Flow cytometry

Flow cytometry enables the identification of surface epitopes on live TCR T-cells. This method involves staining the TCR-T cells with fluorescent antibodies specific to the TCR molecule and other cell surface markers. The stained cells are then analyzed using flow cytometry to quantify the number of TCR-T cells present in a sample.

qPCR

qPCR is the gold standard for the detection and quantification of the integrated TCR transgene sequence in TCR-T cells. Monitoring TCR-T expansion/persistence through our qPCR assay gives you real-time data on the TCR-T therapy.

ddPCR

ddPCR is a powerful tool that can be used to determine the absolute number of TCR-T cells present in a blood sample. It enables the monitoring of TCR T-cell kinetics with high precision and sensitivity.

Support Data

Here are some representative data for T-cell persistence tests.

Case 1: Analysis of TCR-T Cell Persistence by Flow Cytometry.

Fig.2 TCR-T cell persistence with time was assessed by flow cytometry.¹

Case 2: Analysis of TCR-T Cell Persistence by qPCR.

Fig.3 TCR-T cell persistence with time was assessed by qPCR.²

Case 3: Analysis of CAR-T Cell Persistence by ddPCR

Fig.4 CAR-T cell persistence with time was assessed by ddPCR.³

References

Drakes, Dylan J., et al. "Lymph node-targeted vaccine boosting of TCR-T cell therapy enhances anti-tumor 1 function and eradicates solid tumors." bioRxiv (2022): 2022-05.
Pan, Qiuzhong, et al. "Phase 1 clinical trial to assess safety and efficacy of NY-ESO-1-specific TCR T cells in HLA-A∗ 02: 01 patients with advanced soft tissue sarcoma." Cell Reports Medicine 4.8 (2023).
Wittibschlager, Valerie, et al. "CAR T-Cell Persistence Correlates with Improved Outcome in Patients with B-Cell Lymphoma." International journal of molecular sciences 24.6 (2023): 5688.