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ArticleJournal for immunotherapy of cancer2024

Expression of VISTA regulated via IFN-γ governs endogenous T-cell function and exhibits correlation with the efficacy of CD19 CAR-T cell treated B-malignant mice.

Donghai Tang, Li Zhao, Fen Yan, Chunxiao Ren, Kailin Xu, Kai Zhao

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Donghai TangXuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Li ZhaoXuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Fen YanXuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Chunxiao RenXuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China.
Kailin XuXuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China kainyzhao@163.com lihmd@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1375-1084
Kai ZhaoXuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China kainyzhao@163.com lihmd@163.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1740-3239

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backgroundDespite continuous improvements in the new target and construction of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T, relapse remains a significant challenge following CAR-T therapy. Tumor microenvironment (TME) strongly correlates with the efficacy of CAR-T therapy. V-domain Ig suppressor of T-cell activation (VISTA), which exerts a multifaceted and controversial role in regulating the TME, acts not only as a ligand on antigen-presenting cells but also functions as a receptor on T cells. However, the characteristics and underlying mechanisms governing endogenous T-cell activation by VISTA, which are pivotal for reshaping the TME, remain incompletely elucidated.

methodsThe immunocompetent B acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), lymphoma, and melanoma murine models were employed to investigate the characteristics of endogenous T cells within the TME following CD19 and hCAIX CAR-T cell therapy, respectively. Furthermore, we examined the role of VISTA controlled by interferon (IFN)-γ signaling in regulating endogenous T-cell activation and functionality in B-ALL mice.

resultsWe demonstrated that the administration of CD19 CAR-T or hCAIX CAR-T cell therapy elicited augmented immune responses of endogenous T cells within the TME of B-ALL, lymphoma, and melanoma mice, thereby substantiating the efficacy of CAR-T cell efficacy. However, in the TME lacking IFN-γ signaling, VISTA levels remained elevated, resulting in attenuated cytotoxicity of endogenous T cells and reduced B-ALL recipient survival. Mice treated with CD19 CAR-T cells exhibited increased proportions of endogenous memory T cells during prolonged remission, which possessed the tumor-responsive capabilities to protect against B-ALL re-challenge. Compared with wild-type (WT) CAR-T treated mice, the administration of IFN-γ

conclusionOur findings confirm that endogenous T-cell activation and functionality are regulated by VISTA, which is associated with the therapeutic efficiency of CAR-T and provides a promising therapeutic strategy for relapse cases in CAR-T therapy.

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Interferon-gammaAnimalsAntigens, CD19B7 AntigensCell Line, TumorDisease Models, AnimalHumansImmunotherapy, AdoptiveLymphocyte ActivationMembrane ProteinsMiceReceptors, Chimeric AntigenT-LymphocytesTumor MicroenvironmentAntigens, CD19B7 AntigensInterferon-gammaMembrane ProteinsReceptors, Chimeric AntigenVsir protein, mouseImmunotherapyT-LymphocytesTumor Microenvironment

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