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Quantum CART(qCART), apiggyBac-basedsystem for development and production of virus-free multiplex CAR-T cell therapy

Chen Y, Hua W, Hsu JC, Chang PS, Wen KK, Huang Y, Tsai J, Kao Y, Wu P, Wang P, Chen K, Liao W, Wu SC.
Preprint from
bioRxiv
4 May 2022
PPR
PPR488867
Abstract
Chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapy has the potential to transform cancer treatment. However, CAR-T therapy application is currently limited to certain types of relapsed/refractory B cell lymphomas. To unlock the full potential of CAR-T therapy, technologic breakthroughs will be needed in multiple areas, including optimization of autologous CAR-T development, shortening the innovation cycle, and further manufacturing advancement of next-generation CAR-T therapies. Here, we established a simple and robust virus-free multiplex Quantum CART ™ system that seamlessly and synergistically integrates four platforms: 1. GTailor ™ for rapid identification of lead CAR construct design, 2. Quantum Nufect ™ for effective but gentle electroporation-based gene delivery, 3. Quantum pBac ™ , featuring a virus-free transposon-based vector with large payload capacity and integration profile similar to retrovirus, and 4. iCellar ™ for robust and high-quality CAR + T memory stem cell expansion. This robust, virus-free multiplex Quantum CART ™ system is expected to unleash the full potential of CAR-T therapy for treating diseases.