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ArticleAntibody therapeutics2026

The development of a next generation NK cell engager platform by integrating a potency-reduced IL-15 variant to enhance antitumor activity.

Lijun Wang, Yinhui Ding, Huifeng Lv, Yang Yang, Mengting Chen, Beilei Shi, Zelong Ma, Li Hu, Rui Zhang, Danqing Wu and 3 more

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Lijun WangBiology, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1322-0864
Yinhui DingBiologics Engineering, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.
Huifeng LvBiology, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.
Yang YangBiology, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.
Mengting ChenBiology, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.
Beilei ShiBiology, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.
Zelong MaBiologics Discovery, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.
Li HuBiologics Engineering, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.
Rui ZhangBiologics Engineering, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.
Danqing WuBiologics Discovery, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.
Shiyong GongBiologics Engineering, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.
Chengbin WuCEO's Office, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.
Xuan WuBiology, Shanghai EpimAb Biotherapeutics, 702 Zhongke Road, Zhangjiang High-tech Park, Shanghai 201204, China.

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Abstract

Background: Natural killer cell engager (NKCE) has gained attention recently. Conventional NKCEs exhibit mild anti-tumor efficacy despite acceptable safety profiles. Therefore, next-generation NKCE development is essential to enhance efficacy. IL-15, a key NK cell activator, is explored in NKCE design. However, wild-type IL-15 shows significant toxicity in clinical trials. In this study, we present the development of a novel tetravalent NKCE platform (IL15v-NKCE) by incorporating a potency-reduced IL-15 element (IL15v) into our proprietary anti-NKp46 based NKCEs. Methods: The activity of the IL15v moiety was assessed by quantifying pSTAT5 induction in primary immune cells and evaluating STAT5 activation in an IL-15 reporter cell line. The Results: Conclusions: By integrating IL15v into our anti-NKp46 based NKCEs, IL15v-NKCE has exhibited enhanced anti-tumor efficacy while maintaining an acceptable safety profile, thereby positioning it as a promising next-generation therapeutic modality for NK cell-based therapy.

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cancer immunotherapyIL-15natural killer cell engagernatural killer cell therapiesnatural Killer NK cells

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PMCPMC12804171

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