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ArticleCytotherapy2021

A novel non-viral delivery method that enables efficient engineering of primary human T cells for ex vivo cell therapy applications.

Heather Kavanagh, Susan Dunne, Darren S Martin, Emily McFadden, Louise Gallagher, Jessica Schwaber, Siobhán Leonard, Shirley O'Dea

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Article in Cytotherapy, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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1.3field-weighted citation impact, top 18% of its field
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3 · Its place in the literature

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16 citing papers in PubMed, 20 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Heather KavanaghAvectas Ltd, Maynooth, Ireland.
Susan DunneAvectas Ltd, Maynooth, Ireland.
Darren S MartinAvectas Ltd, Maynooth, Ireland.
Emily McFaddenAvectas Ltd, Maynooth, Ireland.
Louise GallagherAvectas Ltd, Maynooth, Ireland.
Jessica SchwaberAvectas Ltd, Maynooth, Ireland.
Siobhán LeonardAvectas Ltd, Maynooth, Ireland.
Shirley O'DeaAvectas Ltd, Maynooth, Ireland. Electronic address: sodea@avectas.com.
National University of Ireland, Maynooth · IE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND

aimsNext-generation immune cell therapy products will require complex modifications using engineering technologies that can maintain high levels of cell functionality. Non-viral engineering methods have the potential to address limitations associated with viral vectors. However, while electroporation is the most widely used non-viral modality, concerns about its effects on cell functionality have led to the exploration of alternative approaches. Here the authors have examined the suitability of the Solupore non-viral delivery system for engineering primary human T cells for cell therapy applications.

methodsThe Solupore system was used to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) and clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR)/CRISPR-associated protein 9 (Cas9) guide RNA ribonucleoprotein (RNP) cargos to T cells, and efficiency was measured by flow cytometry. Cell perturbation was assessed by immune gene expression profiling, including an electroporation comparator. In vitro and in vivo cytotoxicity of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells generated using the Solupore system was evaluated using a real-time cellular impedance assay and a Raji-luciferase mouse tumor model, respectively.

resultsEfficient transfection was demonstrated through delivery of mRNA and CRISPR CAS9 RNP cargos individually, simultaneously and sequentially using the Solupore system while consistently maintaining high levels of cell viability. Gene expression profiling revealed minimal alteration in immune gene expression, demonstrating the low level of perturbation experienced by the cells during this transfection process. By contrast, electroporation resulted in substantial changes in immune gene expression in T cells. CAR T cells generated using the Solupore system exhibited efficient cytotoxicity against target cancer cells in vitro and in vivo.

conclusionsThe Solupore system is a non-viral means of simply, rapidly and efficiently delivering cargos to primary human immune cells with retention of high cell viability and functionality.

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Genetic VectorsT-LymphocytesAnimalsCell- and Tissue-Based TherapyElectroporationHumansMiceTransfectionCAR TCD19 CARCRISPRnon-viral deliverySoluporeTRAC

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PMID33941482
PMCPMC8386197
OpenAlexW3157426554

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