Since CAR-T therapy has achieved great success in adoptive immunotherapy of relapse/refractory cancer, many efforts have been taken to improve the safety, effectiveness, and persistence of the cells to treat complex solid tumors. Recently, a multi-target CAR technology has been developed to direct constant CAR-engineered immune cells toward multiple tumors or targets. This functional CAR is designed by introducing a modified NKG2D (mNKG2D) extracellular domain as a ligand-binding domain to the scFV location of a classic CAR molecular. The mNKG2D-CAR expressing cells are activated by the modified NKG2D ligand fused to antigen-specific antibodies and then attracted to the tumor site and perform antigen-specific cytotoxicity. The mNKG2D-mediated CAR-cell therapy is versatile and flexible under the regulation of different antibodies.
Fig.1 NKG2D on NK and T cells mediated cytotoxicity.1
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How does the NKG2D-based approach compare to established single-target CAR-T therapies, like anti-CD19?
Anti-CD19 CAR-T has been highly effective in specific hematological malignancies but is limited by single-antigen escape and minimal efficacy in solid tumors. Our NKG2D approach offers a pivotal advantage by targeting a family of ligands, inherently addressing tumor heterogeneity and minimizing the risk of antigen loss-driven relapse. It provides a robust, multi-pronged attack mechanism specifically designed for the complex landscape of solid tumors.
What is the primary precaution regarding potential off-target toxicity with NKG2D-CARs?
Because NKG2D ligands are stress-induced, their expression on healthy, non-stressed tissue is typically negligible, providing a high therapeutic index. However, non-malignant inflammation or tissue damage can temporarily upregulate ligands. Our approach includes rigorous multiplexed in vitro assays against a wide panel of healthy primary cell lines to confirm minimal off-target activity, allowing us to generate the safest possible construct for clinical translation.
Creative Biolabs stands ready to accelerate your journey in immuno-oncology. Our NKG2D-based multi-target CAR construction service provides the critical solution required to defeat tumor heterogeneity, enhance safety, and unlock therapeutic efficacy in challenging solid tumors. By choosing our expert team, you gain access to proven scientific methodology, high-quality vectorology, and a strategic partner dedicated to translating your research into a clinical reality.
Reach out to our team today to discuss how the NKG2D platform can be specifically tailored to your proprietary tumor targets and clinical objectives.
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