Brain capillary obstruction as a novel mechanism of anti-CD19 CAR T cell neurotoxicity
Faulhaber, L. D.; Hartsuyker, K. J.; Phuong, A. Q.; Cho, Y.; Mand, K. K.; Harper, S. D.; Olson, A. K.; Garden, G. A.; Shih, A.; Gust, J.
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Immunotherapy for hematologic malignancies with CD19-directed CAR T cells is associated with neurotoxicity in about 40% of patients. Systemic cytokine release syndrome, endothelial activation, and disruption of endothelial integrity have all been associated with neurotoxicity, but it remains unclear how these mechanisms interact and how they lead to neurologic dysfunction. We developed a syngeneic mouse model which manifests systemic cytokine release and behavioral abnormalities within 3-5 days after infusion of high-dose murine CD19-CAR T cells. Histologic examination revealed widespread brain hemorrhages, diffuse extravascular IgG deposition, loss of capillary pericyte coverage and increased prevalence of string capillaries. In vivo two-photon imaging of blood flow revealed plugging of >10% of capillaries by leukocytes, associated with regions of localized hypoxia. These data reveal capillary obstruction and associated brain hypoxia and microvascular decline as a potential basis for neurotoxicity during CD19-CAR T cell treatment in humans, which may be amenable to therapeutic interventions.
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