Empirical and rational design of T cell receptor-based immunotherapies Review


Authors: Jones, H. F.; Molvi, Z.; Klatt, M. G.; Dao, T.; Scheinberg, D. A.
Review Title: Empirical and rational design of T cell receptor-based immunotherapies
Abstract: The use of T cells reactive with intracellular tumor-associated or tumor-specific antigens has been a promising strategy for cancer immunotherapies in the past three decades, but the approach has been constrained by a limited understanding of the T cell receptor’s (TCR) complex functions and specificities. Newer TCR and T cell-based approaches are in development, including engineered adoptive T cells with enhanced TCR affinities, TCR mimic antibodies, and T cell-redirecting bispecific agents. These new therapeutic modalities are exciting opportunities by which TCR recognition can be further exploited for therapeutic benefit. In this review we summarize the development of TCR-based therapeutic strategies and focus on balancing efficacy and potency versus specificity, and hence, possible toxicity, of these powerful therapeutic modalities. © Copyright © 2021 Jones, Molvi, Klatt, Dao and Scheinberg.
Keywords: t cell receptor; tumor infiltrating lymphocytes; cross-reactivity; bispecific t cell engager; immune mobilizing monoclonal t cell receptors against cancer; peptide- major histocompatibility complexes; t cell receptor mimic monoclonal antibody; t cell receptor-t cell
Journal Title: Frontiers in Immunology
Volume: 11
ISSN: 1664-3224
Publisher: Frontiers Media S.A.  
Date Published: 2021-01-25
Start Page: 585385
Language: English
DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2020.585385
PROVIDER: scopus
PMCID: PMC7868419
PUBMED: 33569049
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Notes: Review -- Export Date: 1 March 2021 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Tao Dao
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  2. Martin Gunther Klatt
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  3. Heather Frances Jones
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  4. Zaki Molvi
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