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ENTPD3-specific CAR Regulatory T cells for Local Immune Control in T1D

Pieper, T.; Riet, T.; Saetzler, V.; McGovern, J.; Delsing, L.; Atkinson, M.; Lodie, T.; Jermutus, L.; Noyan, F.; Hust, M.; Kusmartseva, I.; Hagedorn, M.; Lieber, M.; Henschel, P.; Glaser, V.; Geffers, R.; Polansky-Biskup, J.; Yang, M.; Eiz-Vesper, B.; Bonifacius, A.; Martinez Llordella, M.; Bergerhoff, K.; Henry, L.; Penston, D.; Gavriil, A.; Grothier, T.; Nikolopoulou, E.; Demertzis, N.; Koullourou, V.; Cox, P.; Zarrouki, B.; Sini, M.; Pfeiff, J.; Matthiesen, I.; Hardtke-Wolenski, M.; Jaeckel, E.

2025-04-16 immunology
10.1101/2024.11.12.622951 bioRxiv
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Despite advances in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) management such as hybrid closed loop systems, patients still face significant morbidity, reduced life expectancy, and impaired glucose regulation compared to healthy individuals or those with pancreas transplants. Here we developed beta cell-specific Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CAR) targeting the antigen ectonucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolase 3 (ENTPD3) using a novel cell-based phage display methodology. ENTPD3 is highly expressed on beta cells of both early and progressed T1D patients. ENTPD3 CAR regulatory T cells (Tregs) homed, expanded and persisted in pancreatic islets in a T1D mouse model (NOD) and completely prevented disease progression. Human ENTPD3 CAR Tregs displayed a stable regulatory phenotype, strong activation, and suppression. Importantly, ENTPD3 CAR T cells recognised and were fully activated by human islets. This approach holds great promise as a durable treatment option for patients with prediabetes, new-onset diabetes, or those undergoing beta cell replacement therapy.

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