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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2024

Effective cancer immunotherapy combining mRNA-encoded bispecific antibodies that induce polyclonal T cell engagement and PD-L1-dependent 4-1BB costimulation.

Oana Hangiu, Rocío Navarro, Susana Frago, Laura Rubio-Pérez, Antonio Tapia-Galisteo, Laura Díez-Alonso, Marina Gómez-Rosel, Noelia Silva-Pilipich, Lucía Vanrell, Cristian Smerdou and 4 more

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 13 papers.

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14 authors.

Oana HangiuDepartment of Antibody Engineering, Leadartis SL, Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain.
Rocío NavarroDepartment of Antibody Engineering, Leadartis SL, Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain.
Susana FragoDepartment of Antibody Engineering, Leadartis SL, Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain.
Laura Rubio-PérezCancer Immunotherapy Unit (UNICA), Department of Immunology, Hospital Universitario12 de Octubre (H12O), Madrid, Spain.
Antonio Tapia-GalisteoCancer Immunotherapy Unit (UNICA), Department of Immunology, Hospital Universitario12 de Octubre (H12O), Madrid, Spain.
Laura Díez-AlonsoCancer Immunotherapy Unit (UNICA), Department of Immunology, Hospital Universitario12 de Octubre (H12O), Madrid, Spain.
Marina Gómez-RoselDepartment of Antibody Engineering, Leadartis SL, Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain.
Noelia Silva-PilipichDivision of DNA and RNA Medicine, CIMA Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Lucía VanrellNanogrow Biotech, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Cristian SmerdouDivision of DNA and RNA Medicine, CIMA Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain.
Kenneth A HowardInterdisciplinary Nanoscience Center (iNANO), Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark.
Laura SanzMolecular Immunology Unit, Biomedical Research Institute Hospital Puerta de Hierro, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain.
Luis Álvarez-VallinaCancer Immunotherapy Unit (UNICA), Department of Immunology, Hospital Universitario12 de Octubre (H12O), Madrid, Spain.
Marta CompteDepartment of Antibody Engineering, Leadartis SL, Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors have revolutionized cancer therapy, but many patients fail to respond or develop resistance, often due to reduced T cell activity. Costimulation via 4-1BB has emerged as a promising approach to enhance the effector function of antigen-primed T cells. Bispecific T cell-engaging (TCE) antibodies are an effective way to provide tumor-specific T cell receptor-mediated signaling to tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes. mRNA-based delivery of bispecific antibodies, offer a novel approach to enhance tumor-specific immune responses while minimizing adverse effects. Methods: Two bispecific antibodies were generated: the EGFR x CD3 TCE antibody (LiTE) and the PD-L1 x 4-1BB costimulatory antibody (LiTCo), which was further fused to a high FcRn albumin variant (Albu-LiTCo). The mRNA encoding these bispecific antibodies contains an N1-methylpseudouridine modified nucleoside and regulatory sequences to ensure proper expression and stability. A series of Results: We investigated the combined effect of two mRNA-encoded Fc-free bispecific antibodies with complementary mechanisms of action: an EGFR-targeting TCE and a half-life extended PD-L1 x 4-1BB costimulatory antibody. The mRNAs encoding both bispecific LiTE Conclusions: These results highlight the potential of combining two mRNA-encoded bispecific antibodies with different mechanisms of action and programmable half-life for cancer immunotherapy.

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Antibodies, BispecificB7-H1 AntigenImmunotherapyNeoplasmsRNA, MessengerT-LymphocytesTumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 9AnimalsCell Line, TumorFemaleHumansLymphocyte ActivationMiceXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysAntibodies, BispecificB7-H1 AntigenCD274 protein, humanRNA, MessengerTumor Necrosis Factor Receptor Superfamily, Member 9cancer immunotherapycombined RNAcostimulatory antibodymRNA encoded bispecific antibodiesT-cell engager

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PMCPMC11743637

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