COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TCR REPROGRAMMING USING FUSION PROTEINS

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Most patients with hematological malignancies or with late-stage solid tumors are incurable with standard therapy. In addition, traditional treatment options often have serious side effects. Numerous attempts have been made to engage a patient's immune system for rejecting cancerous cells, an approach collectively referred to as cancer immunotherapy. However, several obstacles make it rather difficult to achieve clinical effectiveness. Although hundreds of so-called tumor antigens have been identified, these are often derived from self and thus can direct the cancer immunotherapy against healthy tissue, or are poorly immunogenic. Furthermore, cancer cells use multiple mechanisms to render themselves invisible or hostile to the initiation and propagation of an immune attack by cancer immunotherapies.

Recent developments using chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) modified autologous T-cell therapy, which relies on redirecting genetically engineered T cells to a suitable cell-surface molecule on cancer cells, show promising results in harnessing the power of the immune system to treat cancers. For example, the clinical results from an ongoing trial with B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)-specific CAR T cells have shown partial remission in some multiple myeloma patients (one such trial may be found via clinicaltrials.gov identifier NCT02215967). An alternative approach is the use of T-cell receptor (TCR) alpha and beta chains selected for a tumor-associated peptide antigen for genetically engineering autologous T cells. These TCR chains will form complete TCR complexes and provide the T cells with a TCR for a second defined specificity. Encouraging results were obtained with engineered autologous T cells expressing NY-ESO-1-specific TCR alpha and beta chains in patients with synovial carcinoma. Most patients with late-stage solid tumors are incurable with standard therapy. In addition, traditional treatment options often have serious side effects. Numerous attempts have been made to engage a patient's immune system for rejecting cancerous cells, an approach collectively referred to as cancer immunotherapy. However, several obstacles make it rather difficult to achieve clinical effectiveness. Although hundreds of so-called tumor antigens have been identified, these are often derived from self and thus can direct the cancer immunotherapy against healthy tissue, or are poorly immunogenic. Furthermore, cancer cells use multiple mechanisms to render themselves invisible or hostile to the initiation and propagation of an immune attack by cancer immunotherapies.

NKG2D functions as an activating and costimulatory receptor involved in immunosurveillance upon binding to various cellular stress-inducible ligands displayed at the surface of autologous tumor cells and virus-infected cells. NKG2D provides both stimulatory and costimulatory innate immune responses on activated killer (NK) cells, leading to cytotoxic activity. NKG2D acts as a costimulatory receptor for T-cell receptor (TCR) in CD8⁺ T-cell-mediated adaptive immune responses by amplifying T-cell activation. Stimulates perforin-mediated elimination of ligand-expressing tumor cells. NKG2D signaling involves calcium influx, culminating in the expression of TNF-alpha. NKG2D participates in NK cell-mediated bone marrow graft rejection and may play a regulatory role in differentiation and survival of NK cells. NKG2D binds to ligands belonging to various subfamilies of MHC class I-related glycoproteins including MICA, MICB, RAET1E, RAET1G, ULBP1, ULBP2, ULBP3 (ULBP2>ULBP1>ULBP3) and ULBP4.

ROR1 is expressed on the cell surface of malignant B-cells (B-CLL) and mantle cell lymphoma (MCL). It has also been reported that ROR1 is expressed in certain other cancer cell lines, including Burkett's lymphoma, renal cell carcinoma, colon cancer and breast cancer cell lines.

CD16 is a low affinity Fc receptor. It is a cluster of differentiation molecule found on the surface of natural killer cells, neutrophil polymorphonuclear leukocytes, monocytes and macrophages. It has been identified as Fc receptors FcγRIIIa (CD16a) and FcγRIIIb (CD16b). These receptors bind to the Fc portion of IgG antibodies, which then activates the NK cell for antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity.

Besides the ability of genetically modified T cells expressing a CAR or a second TCR to recognize and destroy respective target cells in vitro/ex vivo, successful patient therapy with engineered T cells requires the T cells to be capable of strong activation, expansion, persistence over time, and, in case of relapsing disease, to enable a ‘memory’ response. High and manageable clinical efficacy of CAR T cells is currently limited to mesothelin-positive B cell malignancies and to NY-ESO-1-peptide-expressing synovial sarcoma patients expressing HLA-A2. There is a clear need to improve genetically engineered T cells to more broadly act against various human malignancies. Described herein are novel fusion proteins of TCR subunits, including CD3 epsilon, CD3gamma and CD3 delta, and of TCR alpha and TCR beta chains with binding domains specific for cell surface antigens that have the potential to overcome limitations of existing approaches. Described herein are novel fusion proteins that more efficiently kill target cells than CARs, but release comparable or lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines. These fusion proteins and methods of their use represent an advantage for T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion proteins (TFPs) relative to CARs because elevated levels of these cytokines have been associated with dose-limiting toxicities for adoptive CAR-T therapies.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain selected from the group consisting of CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, TCR alpha, and TCR beta; and a binding ligand or a fragment thereof that is capable of binding to an antibody or fragment thereof; wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some embodiments, the binding ligand is capable of binding an Fc domain of the antibody. In some embodiments, the binding ligand is capable of selectively binding an IgG1 antibody. In some embodiments, the binding ligand is capable of specifically binding an IgG1 antibody. In some embodiments, the antibody or fragment thereof binds to a cell surface antigen. In some embodiments, the antibody or fragment thereof binds to a cell surface antigen on the surface of a tumor cell. In some embodiments, the binding ligand comprises a monomer, a dimer, a trimer, a tetramer, a pentamer, a hexamer, a heptamer, an octomer, a nonamer, or a decamer. In some embodiments, the binding ligand does not comprise an antibody or fragment thereof. In some embodiments, the binding ligand comprises a CD16 polypeptide or fragment thereof. In some embodiments, the binding ligand comprises a CD16-binding polypeptide. In some embodiments, the binding ligand is human or humanized. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a nucleic acid sequence encoding an antibody or fragment thereof capable of being bound by the binding ligand. In some embodiments, the antibody or fragment thereof is capable of being secreted from a cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain selected from the group consisting of CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, TCR alpha, and TCR beta; and an antigen domain comprising a ligand or a fragment thereof that binds to a receptor or polypeptide expressed on a surface of a cell; wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some embodiments, the antigen domain comprises a ligand. In some embodiments, the ligand binds to the receptor of a cell. In some embodiments, the ligand binds to the polypeptide expressed on a surface of a cell. In some embodiments, the receptor or polypeptide expressed on a surface of a cell comprises a stress response receptor or polypeptide. In some embodiments, the receptor or polypeptide expressed on a surface of a cell is an MHC class I-related glycoprotein. In some embodiments, the MHC class I-related glycoprotein is selected from the group consisting of MICA, MICB, RAET1E, RAET1G, ULBP1, ULBP2, ULBP3, ULBP4 and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the antigen domain comprises a monomer, a dimer, a trimer, a tetramer, a pentamer, a hexamer, a heptamer, an octomer, a nonamer, or a decamer. In some embodiments, the antigen domain comprises a monomer or a dimer of the ligand or fragment thereof. In some embodiments, the ligand or fragment thereof is a monomer, a dimer, a trimer, a tetramer, a pentamer, a hexamer, a heptamer, an octomer, a nonamer, or a decamer. In some embodiments, the ligand or fragment thereof is a monomer or a dimer. In some embodiments, the antigen domain does not comprise an antibody or fragment thereof. In some embodiments, the antigen domain does not comprise a variable region. In some embodiments, the antigen domain does not comprise a CDR. In some embodiments, the ligand or fragment thereof is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises a first TCR subunit and a second TCR subunit, wherein the antigen domain comprises a first antigen domain and a second antigen domain, wherein the first TCR subunit is operatively linked to the first antigen domain, and wherein the second TCR subunit is operatively linked to the second antigen domain. In some embodiments, the antigen domain is human or humanized.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon; and a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof; wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof; wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof; wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof; wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof; wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit and a binding ligand capable of binding to an antibody or fragment thereof.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit and a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon; and a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit and a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-ROR1 binding domain.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon; and an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof; wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof; wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof; wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof; wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof; wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, and wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit and an antigen domain.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit and an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof.

In some embodiments, the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked. In some embodiments, the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell. In some embodiments, the antigen domain is human or humanized. In some embodiments, the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof binds to the receptor of a cell. In some embodiments, the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof binds to the polypeptide expressed on a surface of a cell. In some embodiments, the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof binds to stress response receptor or polypeptide. In some embodiments, the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof binds to an MHC class I-related glycoprotein. In some embodiments, the MHC class I-related glycoprotein is selected from the group consisting of MICA, MICB, RAET1E, RAET1G, ULBP1, ULBP2, ULBP3, ULBP4 and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the antigen domain comprises a monomer, a dimer, a trimer, a tetramer, a pentamer, a hexamer, a heptamer, an octomer, a nonamer, or a decamer of the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof. In some embodiments, the antigen domain comprises a monomer or a dimer of the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof. In some embodiments, the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof is a monomer, a dimer, a trimer, a tetramer, a pentamer, a hexamer, a heptamer, an octomer, a nonamer, or a decamer. In some embodiments, the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof is a monomer or a dimer. In some embodiments, the antigen domain does not comprise an antibody or fragment thereof. In some embodiments, the antigen domain does not comprise a variable region. In some embodiments, the antigen domain does not comprise a CDR. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises a first TCR subunit and a second TCR subunit, wherein the antigen domain comprises a first antigen domain and a second antigen domain, wherein the first TCR subunit is operatively linked to the first antigen domain, and wherein the second TCR subunit is operatively linked to the second antigen domain. In some embodiments, the encoded ligand is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit, the first antibody domain, and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit, the first antibody domain, and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit, the first antibody domain, and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit, the first antibody domain, and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit, the first antibody domain, and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some embodiments, the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-CD19 binding domain. In some embodiments, the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) binding domain In some embodiments, the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-CD22 binding domain.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding: a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit, a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain that is an anti-CD19 binding domain; and a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit, a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain that is an anti-BCMA binding domain.

In some embodiments, the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked. In some embodiments, the first TFP, the second TFP, or both incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell. In some embodiments, the encoded first antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP by a first linker sequence, the encoded second antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP by a second linker sequence, or both the first antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP by the first linker sequence and the encoded second antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP by the second linker sequence. In some embodiments, the first linker sequence and the second linker sequence comprise (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR extracellular domain. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR transmembrane domain. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR intracellular domain. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise (i) a TCR extracellular domain, (ii) a TCR transmembrane domain, and (iii) a TCR intracellular domain, wherein at least two of (i), (ii), and (iii) are from the same TCR subunit. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma or CD3 delta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one modification thereto. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise an intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from a functional signaling domain of 4-1BB and/or a functional signaling domain of CD3 zeta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one modification thereto. In some embodiments, the first human or humanized antibody domain, the second human or humanized antibody domain, or both comprise an antibody fragment. In some embodiments, the first human or humanized antibody domain, the second human or humanized antibody domain, or both comprise a scFv or a VH domain.

In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule encodes (i) a light chain (LC) CDR1, LC CDR2 and LC CDR3 of an anti-CD19 light chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 25, SEQ ID NO: 27 and SEQ ID NO: 29, respectively, and/or (ii) a heavy chain (HC) CDR1, HC CDR2 and HC CDR3 of an anti-CD19 heavy chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 31, SEQ ID NO: 33 and SEQ ID NO: 35, respectively. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule encodes a light chain variable region, wherein the light chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule encodes a heavy chain variable region, wherein the heavy chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule encodes (i) a light chain (LC) CDR1, LC CDR2 and LC CDR3 of an anti-BCMA light chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 37, SEQ ID NO: 39 and SEQ ID NO: 41, respectively, and/or (ii) a heavy chain (HC) CDR1, HC CDR2 and HC CDR3 of an anti-BCMA heavy chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 43, SEQ ID NO: 45 and SEQ ID NO: 47, respectively. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule encodes a light chain variable region, wherein the light chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 53, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 53. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule encodes a heavy chain variable region, wherein the heavy chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 55, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 55. In some embodiments, the anti-CD22 antigen binding domain comprises a variable region as described herein or one or more CDRs as described herein.

In some embodiments, the encoded first TFP, the encoded second TFP, or both include an extracellular domain of a TCR subunit that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the encoded first TFP and the encoded second TFP include a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the encoded first TFP and the encoded second TFP include a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a TCR zeta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, CD45, CD4, CD5, CD8, CD9, CD16, CD22, CD33, CD28, CD37, CD64, CD80, CD86, CD134, CD137, CD154, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked. In some embodiments, the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell. In some embodiments, the binding ligand is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence. In some embodiments, the encoded antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence. In some embodiments, the linker sequence comprises (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises a TCR extracellular domain. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises a TCR transmembrane domain. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises a TCR intracellular domain. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises (i) a TCR extracellular domain, (ii) a TCR transmembrane domain, and (iii) a TCR intracellular domain, and wherein at least two of (i), (ii), and (iii) are from the same TCR subunit. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one modification thereto. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises an intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from a functional signaling domain of 4-1BB and/or a functional signaling domain of CD3 zeta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one modification thereto. In some embodiments, the binding ligand comprises a CD16-binding antibody or antibody fragment. In some embodiments, the human or humanized antibody domain comprises an antibody fragment. In some embodiments, the human or humanized antibody domain comprises a scFv or a VH domain.

In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule encodes an NKG2D amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to an NKG2D ligand provided herein.

In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule encodes a CD16 amino acid sequence with about 70 to about 100% sequence identity to a CD16 polypeptide provided herein. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule encodes (i) a light chain (LC) CDR1, LC CDR2 and LC CDR3 of an anti-ROR1 light chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to a light chain (LC) CDR1, LC CDR2 and LC CDR3 of an anti-ROR1 light chain binding domain provided herein, respectively, and/or (ii) a heavy chain (HC) CDR1, HC CDR2 and HC CDR3 of an anti-ROR1 heavy chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to a heavy chain (HC) CDR1, HC CDR2 and HC CDR3 of an anti-ROR1 heavy chain binding domain provided herein, respectively. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule encodes a light chain variable region, wherein the light chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of a light chain variable region provided herein, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of a light chain variable region provided herein. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule encodes a heavy chain variable region, wherein the heavy chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of a heavy chain variable region provided herein, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of a heavy chain variable region provided herein.

In some embodiments, the TFP includes an extracellular domain of a TCR subunit that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the encoded TFP includes a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the encoded TFP includes a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a TCR zeta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, CD45, CD4, CD5, CD8, CD9, CD16, CD22, CD33, CD28, CD37, CD64, CD80, CD86, CD134, CD137, CD154, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a sequence encoding a costimulatory domain. In some embodiments, the costimulatory domain is a functional signaling domain obtained from a protein selected from the group consisting of OX40, CD2, CD27, CD28, CD5, ICAM-1, LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18), ICOS (CD278), and 4-1BB (CD137), and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto. In some embodiments, the at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto comprise a modification of an amino acid that mediates cell signaling or a modification of an amino acid that is phosphorylated in response to a ligand binding to the TFP. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a sequence encoding an intracellular signaling domain In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a leader sequence. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a protease cleavage site. In some embodiments, the at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto comprise a modification of an amino acid that mediates cell signaling or a modification of an amino acid that is phosphorylated in response to a ligand binding to the first TFP, the second TFP, or both.

In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule is mRNA.

In some embodiments, the TFP includes an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) of a TCR subunit that comprises an ITAM or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, CD3 delta TCR subunit, TCR zeta chain, Fc epsilon receptor 1 chain, Fc epsilon receptor 2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2a chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 3a chain, Fc gamma receptor 3b chain, Fc beta receptor 1 chain, TYROBP (DAP12), CD5, CD16a, CD16b, CD22, CD23, CD32, CD64, CD79a, CD79b, CD89, CD278, CD66d, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto. In some embodiments, the first TFP, the second TFP, or both include an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) of a TCR subunit that comprises an ITAM or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, CD3 delta TCR subunit, TCR zeta chain, Fc epsilon receptor 1 chain, Fc epsilon receptor 2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2a chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 3a chain, Fc gamma receptor 3b chain, Fc beta receptor 1 chain, TYROBP (DAP12), CD5, CD16a, CD16b, CD22, CD23, CD32, CD64, CD79a, CD79b, CD89, CD278, CD66d, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto. In some embodiments, the ITAM replaces an ITAM of CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, or CD3 epsilon. In some embodiments, the ITAM is selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and CD3 delta TCR subunit and replaces a different ITAM selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and CD3 delta TCR subunit.

In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a leader sequence.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated polypeptide molecule encoded by a nucleic acid molecule described herein. In some embodiments, the isolated polypeptide comprises a first polypeptide encoded by a first nucleic acid molecule and a second polypeptide encoded by a second nucleic acid molecule.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human NKG2D polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally integrating into an endogenous TCR complex. In some embodiments the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprises an antibody or antibody fragment comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.

In some embodiments, the isolated TFP molecule comprises an antibody or antibody fragment comprising a human or humanized anti-ROR1 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain. In some embodiments, the anti-ROR1 binding domain is a scFv or a VH domain. In some embodiments, the anti-ROR1 binding domain comprises a heavy chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of an anti-ROR1 light chain provided herein, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications. In some embodiments, the anti-ROR1 binding domain comprises a light chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of an anti-ROR1 heavy chain provided herein, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications. In some embodiments, the isolated TFP molecule comprises a TCR extracellular domain that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the TCR extracellular domain is operably connected by a linker sequence. In some embodiments, the linker region comprises (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4. In some embodiments, the isolated TFP molecule further comprises a sequence encoding a costimulatory domain. In some embodiments, the isolated TFP molecule further comprises a sequence encoding an intracellular signaling domain. In some embodiments, the isolated TFP molecule further comprises comprising a leader sequence.

In some aspects, provided herein is a nucleic acid comprising a sequence encoding a TFP described herein. In some embodiments, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprises an antibody or antibody fragment comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain. In some embodiments, the isolated TFP molecule further comprises the anti-CD19 binding domain, the anti-BCMA binding domain, the anti-CD22 binding domain, or a combination thereof are a scFv or a VH domain.

In some embodiments, the anti-CD19 binding domain comprises a heavy chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications. In some embodiments, the anti-CD19 binding domain comprises a light chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications. In some embodiments, the anti-BCMA binding domain comprises a heavy chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 55, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications. In some embodiments, the anti-BCMA binding domain comprises a light chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 53, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications.

In some embodiments, the anti-CD22 binding domain comprises a variable region as described herein or one or more CDRs as described herein. In some embodiments, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprises a TCR extracellular domain that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the anti-BCMA binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a second linker sequence. In some embodiments, the anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the anti-CD22 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a second linker sequence. In some embodiments, the first linker sequence and the second linker sequence comprise (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4. In some embodiments, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule further comprises a costimulatory domain. In some embodiments, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule further comprises an intracellular signaling domain. In some embodiments, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule further comprises a leader sequence.

In some aspects, provided herein is a nucleic acid comprising a sequence encoding an isolated recombinant TFP described herein.

In some embodiments, the nucleic acid comprises a first nucleic acid encoding the first TFP molecule and a second nucleic acid encoding the second TFP molecule. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid is selected from the group consisting of a DNA and a RNA. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid is a mRNA. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid further comprises a promoter. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid is an in vitro transcribed nucleic acid. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid further comprises a sequence encoding a poly(A) tail. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid further comprises a 3′ UTR sequence. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid further comprises a sequencing encoding a protease cleavage site.

In some aspects, provided herein is a vector comprising a nucleic acid molecule encoding a TFP described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a vector comprising a nucleic acid molecule encoding the isolated recombinant TFP molecule described herein.

In some embodiments, the vector is selected from the group consisting of a DNA, a RNA, a plasmid, a lentivirus vector, adenoviral vector, a Rous sarcoma viral (RSV) vector, or a retrovirus vector. In some embodiments, the vector further comprises a promoter. In some embodiments, the vector is an in vitro transcribed vector. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a poly(A) tail. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a 3′ UTR. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a protease cleavage site.

In some aspects, provided herein is a cell comprising an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, a TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, or a vector described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a cell comprising an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, an isolated recombinant TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, or a vector described herein.

In some embodiments, the cell is a human T cell. In some embodiments, the T cell is a CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T cell. In some embodiments, the cell further comprises a nucleic acid encoding an inhibitory molecule that comprises a first polypeptide that comprises at least a portion of an inhibitory molecule, associated with a second polypeptide that comprises a positive signal from an intracellular signaling domain. In some embodiments, the inhibitory molecule comprises a first polypeptide that comprises at least a portion of PD1 and a second polypeptide comprising a costimulatory domain and primary signaling domain.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human or humanized CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a protein complex comprising: a TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T cell comprising at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human or humanized anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a protein complex comprising: a TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human NKG2D polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a protein complex comprising: a TFP molecule comprising a human NKG2D polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising an isolated recombinant TFP molecule, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and b) second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising an isolated recombinant TFP molecule, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and b) second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a protein complex comprising: a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.

In some aspects, provided herein is a protein complex comprising: a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.

In some embodiments, the TCR comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and a CD3 delta TCR subunit. In some embodiments, the NKG2D ligand or a fragment thereof is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence. In some embodiments, the CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence. In some embodiments, the anti-ROR1 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence. In some embodiments, the linker region comprises (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4.

In some aspects, provided herein is a protein complex comprising a TFP encoded by an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, and at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising at least two different TFP proteins per a protein complex described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising at least two different TFP molecules encoded by an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein.

In some embodiments, the TFP comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and a CD3 delta TCR subunit. In some embodiments, the human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP molecule by a second linker sequence. In some embodiments, the human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the human or humanized anti-CD20 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP molecule by a second linker sequence. In some embodiments, the first linker sequence and the second linker sequence comprise (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4.

In some aspects, provided herein is a protein complex comprising a first TFP and a second TFP encoded by an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, and at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule per a protein complex described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule encoded by an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a population of human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human or humanized CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a population of human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T cells, wherein the T cells of the population individually or collectively comprise at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human or humanized anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a population of human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human NKG2D polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a population of human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise a first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule, the first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain and the second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule are capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a population of human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise a first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule, the first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain and the second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule are capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a population of human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule encoded by an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a method of making a cell comprising transducing a T-cell with an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, or a vector described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a method of generating a population of RNA-engineered cells comprising introducing an in vitro transcribed RNA or synthetic RNA into a cell, where the RNA comprises a nucleic acid encoding a TFP molecule described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a method of providing an anti-tumor immunity in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, a cell expressing a polypeptide molecule described herein, a TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, a vector described herein, or a cell described herein.

In some embodiments, the cell is an autologous T-cell. In some embodiments, the cell is an allogeneic T-cell. In some embodiments, the mammal is a human.

In some aspects, provided herein is a method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of a tumor-associated antigen, comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, a cell expressing a polypeptide molecule described herein, a TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, a vector described herein, or a cell described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of a ROR1, comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, a cell expressing a polypeptide molecule described herein, a TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, a vector described herein, or a cell described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of a NKG2D receptor, comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, a cell expressing a polypeptide molecule described herein, a TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, a vector described herein, or a cell described herein.

In some embodiments, the disease associated with expression of an anti-NKG2D receptor is selected from the group consisting of a dysplasia, a proliferative disease, a cancer, a malignancy, a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of an anti-NKG2D receptor, inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis, colitis, celiac disease, intestinal inflammation, multiple sclerosis, alopecia areata, type 1 diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atherosclerosis, and metabolic syndrome associated with type 2 diabetes. In some embodiments, the disease associated with expression of an anti-NKG2D receptor is an infectious disease.

In some embodiments, the disease is a cancer selected from the group consisting of mesothelioma, papillary serous ovarian adenocarcinoma, clear cell acute lymphoid leukemia (T-ALL), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, B cell prolymphocytic leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Burkitt's lymphoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia, small cell-follicular lymphoma, large cell-follicular lymphoma, malignant lymphoproliferative conditions, MALT lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, Marginal zone lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplasia, myelodysplastic syndrome, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, pre-leukemia, ovarian carcinoma, mixed Mullerian ovarian carcinoma, endometroid mucinous ovarian carcinoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma, uterine serous carcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, extrahepatic bile duct carcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma, colorectal adenocarcinoma, breast adenocarcinoma, renal cancer, colon cancer, gastric cancer, autoimmune disease, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the disease is a cancer selected from the group consisting of mesothelioma, papillary serous ovarian adenocarcinoma, clear cell acute lymphoid leukemia (T-ALL), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, B cell prolymphocytic leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Burkitt's lymphoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia, small cell-follicular lymphoma, large cell-follicular lymphoma, malignant lymphoproliferative conditions, MALT lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, Marginal zone lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplasia, myelodysplastic syndrome, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, pre-leukemia, ovarian carcinoma, mixed Mullerian ovarian carcinoma, endometroid mucinous ovarian carcinoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma, uterine serous carcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, extrahepatic bile duct carcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma, colorectal adenocarcinoma, breast adenocarcinoma, renal cancer, colon cancer, gastric cancer, a disease associated with ROR1 expression, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the disease is a cancer selected from the group consisting of Ewing's sarcoma, glioma, neuroblastoma, multiple myeloma, melanoma, leukemia (e.g., AML, CML, ad CLL), ovarian carcinoma, bladder carcinoma, breast carcinoma, lung carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, colon carcinoma, renal carcinoma, and prostate carcinoma. In some embodiments, the disease is a hematologic cancer selected from the group consisting of B-cell acute lymphoid leukemia (B-ALL), T-cell acute lymphoid leukemia (T-ALL), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), B cell prolymphocytic leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Burkitt's lymphoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia, small cell-follicular lymphoma, large cell-follicular lymphoma, malignant lymphoproliferative conditions, MALT lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, Marginal zone lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplasia, myelodysplastic syndrome, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, preleukemia, a disease associated with CD19, BCMA, or CD22 expression, and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that increases the efficacy of a cell expressing a TFP molecule. In some embodiments, the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with an antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to a cell surface-associated antigen on a tumor cell. In some embodiments, the cells expressing a first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that increases the efficacy of a cell expressing the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule. In some embodiments, less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having the antigen domain. In some embodiments, less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having the antigen domain comprising the ligand NKG2D. In some embodiments, less cytokines are released in the mammal compared to a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) capable of binding to the cell surface-associated antigen. In some embodiments, less cytokines are released in the mammal compared to a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing an anti-ROR1 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR). In some embodiments, less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing: an anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR); an anti-BCMA CAR; an anti-CD22 CAR; an anti-CD19 CAR and an anti-BCMA CAR; an anti-CD19CAR and an anti-CD22CAR; or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that ameliorates one or more side effects associated with administration of a cell expressing a TFP molecule. In some embodiments, the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with a second therapeutic agent. In some embodiments, the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that treats the disease associated with ROR1. In some embodiments, the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that treats the disease associated with an anti-NKG2D receptor. In some embodiments, the cells expressing the first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that ameliorates one or more side effects associated with administration of a cell expressing the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule. In some embodiments, the cells expressing the first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that treats the disease associated with CD19, BCMA, or CD22.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, a cell expressing a polypeptide molecule described herein, a TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, a vector described herein, or a cell described herein, for use as a medicament.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, for use as a medicament.

In some aspects, provided herein is a method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of ROR1 comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, a cell expressing a polypeptide molecule described herein, a TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, a vector described herein, or a cell described herein, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T cell expressing an anti-ROR1 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR).

In some aspects, provided herein is a method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of an anti-NKG2D receptor comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, a cell expressing a polypeptide molecule described herein, a TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, a vector described herein, or a cell described herein, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having the antigen domain comprising the ligand NKG2D.

In some aspects, provided herein is a method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of CD19, BCMA, or CD22 comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, a cell expressing a polypeptide molecule described herein, a TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, a vector described herein, or a cell described herein, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared to a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing: an anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR); an anti-BCMA CAR; an anti-CD22 CAR; an anti-CD19 CAR and an anti-BCMA CAR; an anti-CD19CAR and an anti-CD22CAR; or a combination thereof.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain; wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, and wherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.

In some embodiments, the TCR subunit of the second TFP further comprises a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain or a functional fragment thereof a selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha, a TCR beta, a CD3 epsilon, a CD3 gamma, and a CD3 delta. In some embodiments, the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-CD19 binding domain. In some embodiments, the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) binding domain. In some embodiments, the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-CD22 binding domain.

In some embodiments, the encoded first TFP, the encoded second TFP, or both include an extracellular domain of a TCR subunit that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the encoded first TFP and the encoded second TFP include a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the encoded first TFP and the encoded second TFP include a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a TCR zeta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, CD45, CD4, CD5, CD8, CD9, CD16, CD22, CD33, CD28, CD37, CD64, CD80, CD86, CD134, CD137, CD154, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a sequence encoding a costimulatory domain. In some embodiments, the costimulatory domain is a functional signaling domain obtained from a protein selected from the group consisting of OX40, CD2, CD27, CD28, CD5, ICAM-1, LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18), ICOS (CD278), and 4-1BB (CD137), and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a sequence encoding an intracellular signaling domain. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a leader sequence. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a protease cleavage site. In some embodiments, the at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto comprise a modification of an amino acid that mediates cell signaling or a modification of an amino acid that is phosphorylated in response to a ligand binding to the first TFP, the second TFP, or both. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule is an mRNA. In some embodiments, the first TFP, the second TFP, or both include an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) of a TCR subunit that comprises an ITAM or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, CD3 delta TCR subunit, TCR zeta chain, Fc epsilon receptor 1 chain, Fc epsilon receptor 2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2a chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 3a chain, Fc gamma receptor 3b chain, Fc beta receptor 1 chain, TYROBP (DAP12), CD5, CD16a, CD16b, CD22, CD23, CD32, CD64, CD79a, CD79b, CD89, CD278, CD66d, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto. In some embodiments, the ITAM replaces an ITAM of CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, or CD3 epsilon. In some embodiments, the ITAM is selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and CD3 delta TCR subunit and replaces a different ITAM selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and CD3 delta TCR subunit. In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a leader sequence.

In some aspects, provided herein is an isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally integrating into an endogenous TCR complex. In some embodiments, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprises an antibody or antibody fragment comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.

In some embodiments, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprises an antibody or antibody fragment comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.

In some embodiments, the anti-CD19 binding domain, the anti-BCMA binding domain, the anti-CD22 binding domain, or a combination thereof are a scFv or a VH domain. In some embodiments, the anti-CD19 binding domain comprises a heavy chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications. In some embodiments, the anti-CD19 binding domain comprises a light chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications. In some embodiments, the anti-BCMA binding domain comprises a heavy chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 55, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications. In some embodiments, the anti-BCMA binding domain comprises a light chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 53, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications. In some embodiments, the anti-CD22 binding domain comprises a variable region as described herein or one or more CDRs as described herein. In some embodiments, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprises a TCR extracellular domain that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications. In some embodiments, the anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the anti-BCMA binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a second linker sequence. In some embodiments, the anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the anti-CD22 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a second linker sequence. In some embodiments, the first linker sequence and the second linker sequence comprise (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4. In some embodiments, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule further comprises a costimulatory domain. In some embodiments, an isolated recombinant TFP molecule described herein, further comprises an intracellular signaling domain. In some embodiments, an isolated recombinant TFP molecule described herein, further comprises a leader sequence. In some aspects, provided herein is a nucleic acid comprising a sequence encoding an isolated recombinant TFP described herein. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid comprises a first nucleic acid encoding the first TFP molecule and a second nucleic acid encoding the second TFP molecule. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid is selected from the group consisting of a DNA and an RNA. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid is an mRNA. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid described herein, further comprises a promoter. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid is an in vitro transcribed nucleic acid. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid further comprises a sequence encoding a poly(A) tail. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid further comprises a 3′ UTR sequence. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid further comprises a sequencing encoding a protease cleavage site.

In some aspects, provided herein is a vector comprising a nucleic acid molecule encoding an isolated recombinant TFP molecule described herein.

In some embodiments, the vector comprises a) a first vector comprising a first nucleic acid molecule encoding the first TFP; and b) a second vector comprising a second nucleic acid molecule encoding the second TFP. In some embodiments, the vector is selected from the group consisting of a DNA, an RNA, a plasmid, a lentivirus vector, adenoviral vector, a Rous sarcoma viral (RSV) vector, or a retrovirus vector. In some embodiments, the vector described herein, further comprises a promoter. In some embodiments, the vector is an in vitro transcribed vector. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a poly(A) tail. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a 3′ UTR. In some embodiments, the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a protease cleavage site.

In some aspects, provided herein is a cell comprising ab isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, an isolated recombinant TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, or a vector described herein.

In some embodiments, the cell is a human T-cell. In some embodiments, the T-cell is a CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell. In some embodiments, a cell described herein further comprises a nucleic acid encoding an inhibitory molecule that comprises a first polypeptide that comprises at least a portion of an inhibitory molecule, associated with a second polypeptide that comprises a positive signal from an intracellular signaling domain. In some embodiments, the inhibitory molecule comprises a first polypeptide that comprises at least a portion of PD1 and a second polypeptide comprising a costimulatory domain and primary signaling domain.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising an isolated recombinant TFP molecule, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising an isolated recombinant TFP molecule, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a protein complex comprising: a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.

In some aspects, provided herein is a protein complex comprising a first TFP and a second TFP encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, and at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule per the protein complex described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell comprising the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule encoded by an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein.

In some aspects, provided herein is a population of human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise a first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule, the first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain and the second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule are capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In some aspects, provided herein is a population of human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein.

In some embodiments, the cell is an autologous T-cell. In some embodiments, the cell is an allogeneic T-cell. In some embodiments, the mammal is a human.

In some embodiments, the disease associated with CD19, BCMA, or CD22 expression is selected from the group consisting of a proliferative disease, a cancer, a malignancy, myelodysplasia, a myelodysplastic syndrome, a preleukemia, a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of CD19, a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of BCMA, and a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of CD22. In some embodiments, the disease is a hematologic cancer selected from the group consisting of B-cell acute lymphoid leukemia (B-ALL), T-cell acute lymphoid leukemia (T-ALL), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), B cell prolymphocytic leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Burkitt's lymphoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia, small cell-follicular lymphoma, large cell-follicular lymphoma, malignant lymphoproliferative conditions, MALT lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, Marginal zone lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplasia, myelodysplastic syndrome, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, preleukemia, a disease associated with CD19, BCMA, or CD22 expression, and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the cells expressing a first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that increases the efficacy of a cell expressing the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule. In some embodiments, less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing: an anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR); an anti-BCMA CAR; an anti-CD22 CAR; an anti-CD19 CAR and an anti-BCMA CAR; an anti-CD19 CAR and an anti-CD22 CAR; or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, the cells expressing the first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that ameliorates one or more side effects associated with administration of a cell expressing the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule. In some embodiments, the cells expressing the first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that treats the disease associated with CD19, BCMA, or CD22.

In some aspects, provided herein is a method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of CD19, BCMA, or CD22 comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of an isolated nucleic acid molecule described herein, a polypeptide molecule described herein, a cell expressing a polypeptide molecule described herein, a TFP molecule described herein, a nucleic acid described herein, a vector described herein, or a cell or cell population described herein, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared to a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing: an anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR); an anti-BCMA CAR; an anti-CD22 CAR; an anti-CD19 CAR and an anti-BCMA CAR; an anti-CD19CAR and an anti-CD22CAR; or a combination thereof.

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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a drawing showing some of the methods of dual targeting of cancer cells disclosed herein. Tumor cell antigen targets BCMA and CD19 are exemplary antigens. The figure shows T cells as circles. White circles show examples of T cells transduced with a TFP having an anti-CD19 TFP attached to the CD3 epsilon subunit. Black circles show examples of T cells transduced with a TFP having an anti-BCMA TFP attached to the CD3 epsilon (ε) or gamma (γ) subunit. The ‘black’ and ‘white’ cells are mixed to create a T cell population that comprises both anti-BCMA TFPs and anti-CD19 TFPs. The grey cells show examples of co-transduced T cell populations that have been made by either transducing a single T cell population with two types of lentivirus (i.e., each having specificity for (i.e., an scFv) a different anti-tumor-antigen) or by transducing a single T cell population with (a) a lentivirus having the first anti-tumor-antigen scFv on one TCR subunit and a second anti-tumor antigen scFv on a second TCR subunit, or (b) a lentivirus having the first anti-tumor antigen scFv and the second anti-tumor antigen scFv operatively linked (e.g., by a G4S linker) and attached to a single TCR subunit.

FIG. 1B is a drawing showing two exemplary ways a single TCR is engineered to have dual specificity. The TCR subunits, epsilon, delta, alpha, beta, gamma, and epsilon are shown from left to right along the cell membrane. White ovals represent anti-BCMA scFvs, and textured ovals represent anti-CD19 scFvs. In one embodiment, the scFvs are operatively connected to each other via a first linker and operatively connected to the TCR via a second linker connected to, e.g., an epsilon subunit (shown on left epsilon subunit in the figure). In another embodiment, the scFvs are each operatively connected to a TCR subunit; shown in this example are an anti-CD19 scFv operatively connected via a linker to the gamma subunit, and an anti-BCMA scFv operatively connected via a linker to an epsilon subunit (shown on the gamma and right epsilon in the figure).

FIG. 2 shows surface expression of TFP T cells as measured by FACS. FIG. 2A shows surface expression of NKG2D-specific TFP-T cells, as described in Example 5. Both monomeric and dimeric NKG2D CD3E TFP T cells showed expression compared to the non-transduced (“NT”); dimeric NKG2D TFP T cells were the most highly expressed. FIG. 2B is a series of images showing FACS analysis of anti-BCMA and/or anti-CD19-transduced T cells. The cells were sorted by surface expression of CD8 (y-axes) and either anti-Fab (top row) or BCMA-Fc (bottom row) (x-axes). Shown are results from cells transduced with empty vector, anti-CD19-CD3ε, anti-BCMA-CD3ε, anti-BCMA-CD3γ, both anti-CD19-CD3ε and anti-BCMA-CD3ε, or anti-CD19-CD3ε+ anti-BCMA-CD3γ.

FIG. 3A shows a schematic of CD20⁺ Raji cells being bound by the anti-CD20 antibody rituximab, that is bound in turn by T cells transduced with CD16 TFPs, resulting in the induction of cell lysis (FIG. 3A). When non-glycosylated rituximab is used, CD16 TFPs cannot bind to the antibody and thus do not induce lysis in the target cell (FIG. 3B).

FIG. 4A shows confirmation of surface expression of TFPs in cells stained for CD16 (anti-CD16, x-axis) and CD3ε (y-axis). Shown from left to right are cells that were either non-transduced or transduced with: CD 16-CD3ε TFP, CD16-CD3γ TFP, CD16-CD3δ TFP, and CD16-CD3β constructs (top row); and non-transduced, CD16-CD28ζ CAR, CD16-41BBζ CAR, and an anti-CD19-CD3ε TFP as a positive control. The proportion of CD3⁺, CD16⁺ cells is shown in the top right corner of each panel. Exemplary results of Zenon staining are shown in FIG. 4B. To demonstrate the accuracy of the method, Raji cells (that express both CD19 and CD20) that have been are either unstained or stained with anti-CD19 were treated according to the methods above using anti-CD19 TFPs. FIG. 4C shows that both rituximab and a-glycosylated rituximab was able to bind to CD19⁺ Raji cells.

FIG. 5 shows an illustration of NKG2D E-TFP T cell structures and lentiviral vectors bearing NKG2D ε-TFP constructs, both monomeric and dimeric. The top panel shows a complete T cell receptor with NKG2D-specific subunits, with either monomeric or dimeric NKG2D binders. The bottom panel shows a schematic of the layout of the constructs.

FIG. 6A is traces of Zenon staining that shows NKG2D-CD3ε TFP-T cells proliferate upon ULBP2 peptide stimulation. FIG. 6B shows NKG2DL antigen expression on tumor cells: OVCAR3 and OVCAR5 cells have varying levels of NKGD2L expression on the cell surface, while the AE17 mouse cell line was negative for NKG2DL expression. Arrows indicate TFP-T cell proliferation (dilution of CFSE dye after 72 hrs).

FIGS. 7A-C shows traces of RTCA analysis of monomer and dimer NKG2D ε-TFP T cell activity against NKG2D-ligand positive cells, at a 5:1 (FIG. 7A), 1:1 (FIG. 7B), or 1:5 (FIG. 7C) effector cell:target cell ratio in ovarian cancer cells lines OVCAR3 and OVCAR5, and AE17 mesothelin⁺ cell line as a negative control. The figure shows that NKG2D ε-TFP T cells do not effectively kill non-transduced T cells (NT) but specifically kill NKG2DL⁺ ovarian cancer cells in vitro, most particularly at a higher ratio of effector cells:target cells.

FIGS. 8A-C is a series of graphs showing tumor cell lysis as measured in a luciferase assay. T cells were transduced with an empty expression vector, or the following TFPs: anti-CD19-CD3ε, anti-BCMA-CD3ε, anti-BCMA-CD3γ, anti-CD19-CD3ε, anti-BCMA-CD3ε, anti-CD19-CD3ε/anti-BCMA-CD3γ, anti-CD19-CD3ε, anti-BCMA-CD3ε, or anti-CD19-CD3ε, anti-BCMA-CD3γ. The transduced T cells were incubated with HeLa cells that stably express CD19 (FIG. 8A), HeLa cells that stably express BCMA (FIG. 8B), or HeLa cells that stably express both CD19 and BCMA (FIG. 8C). “I” refers to assays with a T cell population transduced with two viruses, one with an anti-BCMA TFP and one with an anti-CD19 TFP; “+” refers to the use of two populations of T cells, one transduced with an anti-BCMA TFPs and one transduced with anti-CD19 TFPs, that have been combined. The T cells were mixed with the target HeLa cells and incubated together for 24 hours. The cells were spun into a pellet and resuspended in medium containing the luciferase substrate. Luciferase is released by cell lysis; thus, higher luciferase activity corresponds to a greater percentage of cell death.

FIGS. 9A-C is a series of graphs showing cytokine production as measured in the supernatant of the cells that were pelleted in the analysis shown in FIG. 8. A Luminex® ELISA assay was performed to detect and quantify the amount of IFNγ (hatched bars) and IL-2 (solid bars). As above, the transduced T cells were incubated with HeLa cells that stably express CD19 (FIG. 9A), HeLa cells that stably express BCMA (FIG. 9B), or HeLa cells that stably express both CD19 and BCMA (FIG. 9C). “/” refers to assays with a T cell population transduced with two viruses, one with an anti-BCMA TFP and one with an anti-CD19 TFP; “+” refers to the use of two populations of T cells, one transduced with an anti-BCMA TFPs and one transduced with anti-CD19 TFPs, that have been combined. Total cytokine production is shown on the Y axis.

FIGS. 10A-D is a series of images showing the results of a Real Time Cytotoxicity Assay (RTCA) as described in Example 9. The normalized cell index, indicative of cytotoxicity, was determined in a real time cell analyzer (RTCA) assay. Table 2 summarizes the constructs used in the Example.

FIG. 11 is two graphs showing that CD16-positive T cells were efficient in CD20-positive tumor lysis in the presence of 1 μg/ml of anti-CD20 (rituximab) and not in the presence of non-glycosylated CD20. FIG. 11A shows Raji cell lysis with the combination of rituximab, and various transduced T cells; FIG. 11B shows the same combinations with non-glycosylated rituximab.

FIG. 12 is two graphs showing that low levels of interferon gamma (IFN-γ, FIG. 12A) and interleukin 2 (IL-2, FIG. 12B) were produced by TFP-transduced T cells in combination with Raji cells and rituximab, as compared to higher levels of cytokines produced by CAR-transduced T cells.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram of ex vivo expansion experimental design and transduction efficiency of NKG2D ε-TFP T cells by flow cytometry with Dynabeads™+IL-2 condition (FIG. 13A) and corresponding transduction efficiency of the monomer and dimer NKG2D ε-TFP T cells (FIG. 13B). An isotype match was used as a negative control.

FIG. 14 shows NKG2D ligand expression on multiple solid tumor cell lines and in vitro tumor cell lysis by NKG2D E-TFP T cells. FIG. 14A shows Zenon staining against NKG2D ligands was performed using (from left to right) anti-ULBP1, anti-ULBP2/5/6, anti-ULBP3, anti-ULBP4, and anti-MICA/B on MSTO-MSLN-Luc cells, OVCAR3-Luc, SaOS2-Luc, and SKOV3-Luc cells. In each graph, the top trace is NKG2D ligand, the middle trace is an isotype control or secondary antibody alone, and the bottom trace is unstained cells. FIG. 14B shows in vitro tumor lysis by NKG2D monomer and/or dimer E-TFP T cells using luciferase assay for 24 h co-culture. FIG. 14C shows ULBP2/5/6 and MICA/B expression on A549, A431, U373, and PC-3 tumor cell lines and tumor lysis by NKG2D dimer E-TFP T cells using luciferase assay for 24 h co-culture. FIG. 14D shows graphs of the results shown in FIG. 14C.

FIG. 15 is a series of graphs showing in vivo efficacy of NKG2D ε-TFP T cells in mesothelin expressing tumor xenografts in NSG mice. FIG. 15A shows NKG2D ligand (ULBP2/5/6 and MICA/B) expression on MSTO-MLSN cells on the day of injection (tumor QC). FIG. 15B shows NKG2D expression on NT and NKG2D dimer ε-TFP T cells on the day of injection (T cell QC). FIG. 15C shows tumor volumes of mice treated with two doses of non-transduced (“NT”, left panel) or NKG2D dimer e-TFP T cells at two doses: 5×10⁶NKG2D ε-TFP cells and 1×10⁶NKG2D ε-TFP cells. T cells were injected on study days zero and 20. Each line in the graph represents one mouse. FIG. 15D shows survival of mice treated with two doses of NT or NKG2D dimer ε-TFP T cells, NT vs NKG2D dimer ε-TFP T, P<0.05.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Provided herein are compositions of matter and methods of use for the treatment of a disease such as cancer, using T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion proteins or T cell populations. As used herein, a “T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein” or “TFP” includes a recombinant polypeptide derived from the various polypeptides comprising the TCR that is generally capable of i) binding to a surface antigen on target cells and ii) interacting with other polypeptide components of the intact TCR complex, typically when co-located in or on the surface of a T-cell. As provided herein, TFPs provide substantial benefits as compared to Chimeric Antigen Receptors. The term “Chimeric Antigen Receptor,” or alternatively, a “CAR,” refers to a recombinant polypeptide comprising an extracellular antigen binding domain in the form of a scFv, a transmembrane domain, and cytoplasmic signaling domains (also referred to herein as “an intracellular signaling domains”) comprising a functional signaling domain derived from a stimulatory molecule as defined below. Generally, the central intracellular signaling domain of a CAR is derived from the CD3 zeta chain that is normally found associated with the TCR complex. The CD3 zeta signaling domain can be fused with one or more functional signaling domains derived from at least one co-stimulatory molecule such as 4-1BB (i.e., CD137), CD27 and/or CD28.

In one aspect, described herein are isolated nucleic acid molecules encoding a T-cell Receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) that comprise a TCR subunit and a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an anti-tumor antigen binding domain, such as anti-BCMA, anti-CD19, anti CD20, anti-CD22, etc. In some embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises a TCR extracellular domain. In other embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises a TCR transmembrane domain. In yet other embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises a TCR intracellular domain. In further embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises (i) a TCR extracellular domain, (ii) a TCR transmembrane domain, and (iii) a TCR intracellular domain, wherein at least two of (i), (ii), and (iii) are from the same TCR subunit. In yet further embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma or CD3 delta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one, two or three modifications thereto. In yet further embodiments, the TCR subunit comprises an intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from a functional signaling domain of 4-1BB and/or a functional signaling domain of CD3 zeta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one, two or three modifications thereto.

In some embodiments, the human or humanized antibody domain comprises an antibody fragment. In some embodiments, the human or humanized antibody domain comprises a scFv or a V_Hdomain.

In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecules comprise (i) a light chain (LC) CDR1, LC CDR2 and LC CDR3 of any anti-tumor-associated antigen light chain binding domain amino acid sequence provided herein, and/or (ii) a heavy chain (HC) CDR1, HC CDR2 and HC CDR3 of any anti-tumor-associated antigen heavy chain binding domain amino acid sequence provided herein.

In some embodiments, the light chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one, two or three modifications but not more than 30, 20 or 10 modifications of an amino acid sequence of a light chain variable region provided herein, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to an amino acid sequence provided herein. In other embodiments, the heavy chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one, two or three modifications but not more than 30, 20 or 10 modifications of an amino acid sequence of a heavy chain variable region provided herein, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to an amino acid sequence provided herein.

In some embodiments, the TFP includes an extracellular domain of a TCR subunit that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of the alpha or beta chain of the T-cell receptor, CD3 delta, CD3 epsilon, or CD3 gamma, or a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence having at least one, two or three modifications but not more than 20, 10 or 5 modifications thereto. In other embodiments, the encoded TFP includes a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of the alpha, beta chain of the TCR or TCR subunits CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma and CD3 delta, or a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence having at least one, two or three modifications but not more than 20, 10 or 5 modifications thereto.

In some embodiments, the encoded TFP includes a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a TCR zeta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, CD45, CD2, CD4, CD5, CD8, CD9, CD16, CD22, CD33, CD28, CD37, CD64, CD80, CD86, CD134, CD137 and CD154, functional fragment(s) thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one, two or three modifications but not more than 20 modifications thereto.

In some instances, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a sequence encoding a costimulatory domain. In some instances, the costimulatory domain is a functional signaling domain obtained from a protein selected from the group consisting of DAP10, DAP12, CD30, LIGHT, OX40, CD2, CD27, CD28, CDS, ICAM-1, LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18), ICOS (CD278), and 4-1BB (CD137), and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto. In some instances, the isolated nucleic acid molecule further comprises a leader sequence. In some instances, the isolated nucleic acid molecule is mRNA.

In some instances, the TFP includes an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) of a TCR subunit that comprises an ITAM or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, CD3 delta TCR subunit, TCR zeta chain, Fc epsilon receptor 1 chain, Fc epsilon receptor 2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2a chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 3a chain, Fc gamma receptor 3b chain, Fc beta receptor 1 chain, TYROBP (DAP12), CD5, CD16a, CD16b, CD22, CD23, CD32, CD64, CD79a, CD79b, CD89, CD278, CD66d, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto. In some instances, the ITAM replaces an ITAM of CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, or CD3 epsilon. In some instances, the ITAM is selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and CD3 delta TCR subunit and replaces a different ITAM selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and CD3 delta TCR subunit.

In some instances, the nucleic acid comprises a nucleotide analog. In some instances, the nucleotide analog is selected from the group consisting of 2′-O-methyl, 2′-O-methoxyethyl (2′-O-MOE), 2′-O-aminopropyl, 2′-deoxy, T-deoxy-2′-fluoro, 2′-O-aminopropyl (2′-O-AP), 2′-O-dimethylaminoethyl (2′-O-DMAOE), 2′-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2′-O-DMAP), T-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2′-O-DMAEOE), 2′-O—N-methylacetamido (2′-O-NMA) modified, a locked nucleic acid (LNA), an ethylene nucleic acid (ENA), a peptide nucleic acid (PNA), a 1′,5′-anhydrohexitol nucleic acid (HNA), a morpholino, a methylphosphonate nucleotide, a thiolphosphonate nucleotide, and a 2′-fluoro N3-P5′-phosphoramidite.

In some embodiments, the encoded anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence. In some instances, the encoded linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=1 to 4. In some instances, the encoded linker sequence comprises a long linker (LL) sequence. In some instances, the encoded long linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=2 to 4. In some instances, the encoded linker sequence comprises a short linker (SL) sequence. In some instances, the encoded short linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=1 to 3.

In some embodiments, the isolated nucleic acid molecules further comprise a leader sequence.

Also provided herein are isolated polypeptide molecules encoded by any of the previously described nucleic acid molecules.

Also provided herein in another aspect, are isolated T-cell receptor fusion protein (TFP) molecules that comprise a human or humanized anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain. In some embodiments, the isolated TFP molecules comprises an antibody or antibody fragment comprising a human or humanized anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.

In some embodiments, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain is a scFv or a V_Hdomain. In other embodiments, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain comprises a light chain and a heavy chain of an amino acid sequence provided herein, or a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence having at least one, two or three modifications but not more than 30, 20 or 10 modifications of an amino acid sequence of a light chain variable region provided herein, or a sequence with 95-99% identity with an amino acid sequence provided herein. In some embodiments, the isolated TFP molecules comprise a TCR extracellular domain that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of the alpha or beta chain of the T-cell receptor, CD3 delta, CD3 epsilon, or CD3 gamma, or an amino acid sequence having at least one, two or three modifications but not more than 20, 10 or 5 modifications thereto.

In some embodiments, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence. In some instances, the linker region comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=1 to 4. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a long linker (LL) sequence. In some instances, the long linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=2 to 4. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a short linker (SL) sequence. In some instances, the short linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=1 to 3.

In some embodiments, the isolated TFP molecules further comprise a sequence encoding a costimulatory domain. In other embodiments, the isolated TFP molecules further comprise a sequence encoding an intracellular signaling domain. In yet other embodiments, the isolated TFP molecules further comprise a leader sequence.

Also provided herein are vectors that comprise a nucleic acid molecule encoding any of the previously described TFP molecules. In some embodiments, the vector is selected from the group consisting of a DNA, an RNA, a plasmid, a lentivirus vector, adenoviral vector, or a retrovirus vector. In some embodiments, the vector further comprises a promoter. In some embodiments, the vector is an in vitro transcribed vector. In some embodiments, a nucleic acid sequence in the vector further comprises a poly(A) tail. In some embodiments, a nucleic acid sequence in the vector further comprises a 3′UTR.

Also provided herein are cells that comprise any of the described vectors. In some embodiments, the cell is a human T-cell. In some embodiments, the cell is a CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell. In one embodiment, the CD8⁺ cell is a gamma-delta T cells. In another embodiment, the CD8⁺ cell is an NK-T cell. In other embodiments, the cells further comprise a nucleic acid encoding an inhibitory molecule that comprises a first polypeptide that comprises at least a portion of an inhibitory molecule, associated with a second polypeptide that comprises a positive signal from an intracellular signaling domain. In some instances, the inhibitory molecule comprises a first polypeptide that comprises at least a portion of PD1 and a second polypeptide comprising a costimulatory domain and primary signaling domain.

In another aspect, provided herein are isolated TFP molecules that comprise a human or humanized anti-tumor-associated antigen (TAA) binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.

In another aspect, provided herein are isolated TFP molecules that comprise a human or humanized anti-TAA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally integrating into an endogenous TCR complex.

In another aspect, provided herein are human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T cells that comprise one or more TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human or humanized anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell. In another aspect, the cells comprise at least two non-identical TFP molecules.

In another aspect, provided herein are protein complexes that comprise i) a TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and ii) at least one endogenous TCR complex.

In some embodiments, the TCR comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of the alpha or beta chain of the T-cell receptor, CD3 delta, CD3 epsilon, or CD3 gamma. In some embodiments, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence. In some instances, the linker region comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=1 to 4. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a long linker (LL) sequence. In some instances, the long linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=2 to 4. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a short linker (SL) sequence. In some instances, the short linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=1 to 3.

Also provided herein are human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T cells that comprise at least two different TFP proteins per any of the described protein complexes.

In another aspect, provided herein is a population of human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T cells, wherein the T cells of the population individually or collectively comprise at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human or humanized anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8⁺ or CD4⁺ T-cell.

In another aspect, provided herein are methods of making a cell comprising transducing a T-cell with any of the described vectors.

In another aspect, provided herein are methods of generating a population of RNA-engineered cells that comprise introducing a in vitro transcribed RNA or synthetic RNA into a cell, where the RNA comprises nucleic acid encoding one or more of the described TFP molecules.

In another aspect, provided herein are methods of providing an anti-tumor immunity in a mammal that comprise administering to the mammal an effective amount of a cell expressing any of the described TFP molecules. In some embodiments, the cell is an autologous T-cell. In some embodiments, the cell is an allogeneic T-cell. In some embodiments, the mammal is a human.

In another aspect, provided herein are methods of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of tumor-associated antigen that comprise administering to the mammal an effective amount of the cell comprising any of the described TFP molecules. In some embodiments, the disease associated with tumor-associated antigen expression is selected from a proliferative disease such as a cancer or malignancy or a precancerous condition such as a myelodysplasia, a myelodysplastic syndrome or a preleukemia, or is a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of tumor-associated antigen.

In some embodiments, the disease is a hematologic cancer selected from the group consisting of one or more acute leukemias including but not limited to B-cell acute lymphoid leukemia (“B-ALL”), T-cell acute lymphoid leukemia (“T-ALL”), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); one or more chronic leukemias including but not limited to chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL); additional hematologic cancers or hematologic conditions including, but not limited to B cell prolymphocytic leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Burkitt's lymphoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia, small cell- or a large cell-follicular lymphoma, malignant lymphoproliferative conditions, MALT lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma, multiple myeloma, smoldering multiple myeloma, solitary plasmacytoma, lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma, plasma cell leukemia, myelodysplasia and myelodysplastic syndrome, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia, and “preleukemia” which are a diverse collection of hematological conditions united by ineffective production (or dysplasia) of myeloid blood cells, and to disease associated with tumor-associated antigen expression include, but not limited to atypical and/or non-classical cancers, malignancies, precancerous conditions or proliferative diseases expressing tumor-associated antigen; and combinations thereof.

In some embodiments, the cells expressing any of the described TFP molecules are administered in combination with an agent that ameliorates one or more side effects associated with administration of a cell expressing a TFP molecule. In some embodiments, the cells expressing any of the described TFP molecules are administered in combination with an agent that treats the disease associated with tumor-associated antigen.

Also provided herein are any of the described isolated nucleic acid molecules, any of the described isolated polypeptide molecules, any of the described isolated TFPs, any of the described protein complexes, any of the described vectors or any of the described cells for use as a medicament.

Definitions

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention pertains.

The term “a” and “an” refers to one or to more than one (i.e., to at least one) of the grammatical object of the article. By way of example, “an element” means one element or more than one element.

As used herein, “about” can mean plus or minus less than 1 or 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 30, or greater than 30 percent, depending upon the situation and known or knowable by one skilled in the art. The term “about” or “approximately” can mean within an acceptable error range for the particular value as determined by one of ordinary skill in the art, which will depend in part on how the value is measured or determined, i.e. the limitations of the measurement system. For example, “about” can mean within 1 or more than 1 standard deviation, per the practice in the art. Alternatively, “about” can mean a range of up to 20%, up to 10%, up to 5%, or up to 1% of a given value. Alternatively, particularly with respect to biological systems or processes, the term “about” or “approximately” can mean within an order of magnitude, within 5-fold, and more preferably within 2-fold, of a value. Where particular values are described in the application and claims, unless otherwise stated the term “about” meaning within an acceptable error range for the particular value should be assumed. The term “about” can have the meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The term “about” can refer to +10%. The term “about” can refer to +5%.

As used herein the specification, “subject” or “subjects” or “individuals” may include, but are not limited to, mammals such as humans or non-human mammals, e.g., domesticated, agricultural or wild, animals, as well as birds, and aquatic animals. “Patients” are subjects suffering from or at risk of developing a disease, disorder or condition or otherwise in need of the compositions and methods provided herein.

As used herein, “treating” or “treatment” refers to any indicia of success in the treatment or amelioration of the disease or condition. Treating can include, for example, reducing, delaying or alleviating the severity of one or more symptoms of the disease or condition, or it can include reducing the frequency with which symptoms of a disease, defect, disorder, or adverse condition, and the like, are experienced by a patient. As used herein, “treat or prevent” is sometimes used herein to refer to a method that results in some level of treatment or amelioration of the disease or condition, and contemplates a range of results directed to that end, including but not restricted to prevention of the condition entirely.

As used herein, “preventing” refers to the prevention of the disease or condition, e.g., tumor formation, in the patient. For example, if an individual at risk of developing a tumor or other form of cancer is treated with the methods of the present invention and does not later develop the tumor or other form of cancer, then the disease has been prevented, at least over a period of time, in that individual.

As used herein, a “therapeutically effective amount” is the amount of a composition or an active component thereof sufficient to provide a beneficial effect or to otherwise reduce a detrimental non-beneficial event to the individual to whom the composition is administered. By “therapeutically effective dose” herein is meant a dose that produces one or more desired or desirable (e.g., beneficial) effects for which it is administered, such administration occurring one or more times over a given period of time. The exact dose will depend on the purpose of the treatment, and will be ascertainable by one skilled in the art using known techniques (see, e.g. Lieberman, Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms (vols. 1-3, 1992); Lloyd, The Art, Science and Technology of Pharmaceutical Compounding (1999); and Pickar, Dosage Calculations (1999))

As used herein, a “T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein” or “TFP” includes a recombinant polypeptide derived from the various polypeptides comprising the TCR that is generally capable of i) binding to a surface antigen on target cells and ii) interacting with other polypeptide components of the intact TCR complex, typically when co-located in or on the surface of a T-cell.

As used herein, the term the term “BCMA” refers to the B-cell maturation antigen” or “BCMA” or “BCM,” also known as tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 17 (TNFRSF17) and Cluster of Differentiation 269 protein (CD269), or TNFRSF13A, is a protein that in humans is encoded by the TNFRSF17 gene. BCMA is a cell surface receptor of the TNF receptor superfamily which recognizes B-cell activating factor (BAFF). The receptor is preferentially expressed in mature B lymphocytes, and may be important for B cell development and autoimmune response. This receptor has been shown to specifically bind to the tumor necrosis factor (ligand) superfamily, member 13b (TNFSF13B/TALL-1/BAFF), and to lead to NF-κB and MAPK8/JNK activation. It is a non-glycosylated integral membrane receptor for the ligands BAFF and APRIL. BCMA's ligands can also bind additional receptors: TACI (Transmembrane Activator and Calcium modulator and cyclophilin ligand Interactor), which binds APRIL and BAFF; as well as BAFF-R (BAFF Receptor or BR3), which shows restricted but high affinity for BAFF. Together, these receptors and their corresponding ligands regulate different aspects of humoral immunity, B-cell development and homeostasis.

BCMA's expression is typically restricted to the B-cell lineage and is reported to increase in terminal B-cell differentiation. BCMA is expressed by human plasma blasts, plasma cells from tonsils, spleen and bone marrow, but also by tonsillar memory B cells and by germinal center B cells, which have a TACI-BAFFR low phenotype (Darce et al, 2007). BCMA is virtually absent on naive and memory B-cells (Novak et al., 2004a and b). The BCMA antigen is expressed on the cell surface so is accessible to the antibody, but is also expressed in the golgi. As suggested by its expression profile, BCMA signaling, typically linked with B-cell survival and proliferation, is important in the late stages of B-cell differentiation, as well as the survival of long lived bone marrow plasma cells (O'Connor et al., 2004) and plasmablasts (Avery et al., 2003). Furthermore, as BCMA binds APRIL with high affinity, the BCMA-APRIL signaling axis is suggested to predominate at the later stages of B-cell differentiation, perhaps being the most physiologically relevant interaction.

The human and murine amino acid and nucleic acid sequences can be found in a public database, such as GenBank, UniProt and Swiss-Prot. For example, the amino acid sequence of human BCMA can be found as UniProt/Swiss-Prot Accession No. Q02223. The human BCMA polypeptide canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. Q02223-1:

(SEQ ID NO: 103)

MLQMAGQCSQNEYFDSLLHACIPCQLRCSSNTPPLTCQRYCNASVTNSVK

GTNAILWTCLGLSLIISLAVFVLMFLLRKINSEPLKDEFKNTGSGLLGMA

NIDLEKSRTGDEIILPRGLEYTVEECTCEDCIKSKPKVDSDHCFPLPAME

EGATILVTTKTNDYCKSLPAALSATEIEKSISAR.

The human CD19 polypeptide canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. P15391 (or P15391-2:

(SEQ ID NO: 104)

MPPPRLLFFLLFLTPMEVRPEEPLVVKVEEGDNAVLQCLKGTSDGPTQQL

TWSRESPLKPFLKLSLGLPGLGIHMRPLAIWLFIFNVSQQMGGFYLCQPG

PPSEKAWQPGWTVNVEGSGELFRWNVSDLGGLGCGLKNRSSEGPSSPSGK

LMSPKLYVWAKDRPEIWEGEPPCLPPRDSLNQSLSQDLTMAPGSTLWLSC

GVPPDSVSRGPLSWTHVHPKGPKSLLSLELKDDRPARDMWVMETGLLLPR

ATAQDAGKYYCHRGNLTMSFHLEITARPVLWHWLLRTGGWKVSAVTLAYL

IFCLCSLVGILHLQRALVLRRKRKRMTDPTRRFFKVTPPPGSGPQNQYGN

VLSLPTPTSGLGRAQRWAAGLGGTAPSYGNPSSDVQADGALGSRSPPGVG

PEEEEGEGYEEPDSEEDSEFYENDSNLGQDQLSQDGSGYENPEDEPLGPE

DEDSFSNAESYENEDEELTQPVARTMDFLSPHGSAWDPSREATSLGSQSY

EDMRGILYAAPQLRSIRGQPGPNHEEDADSYENMDNPDGPDPAWGGGGRM

GTWSTR.

The nucleotide sequence encoding of the human CD19 can be found at Accession No. NM001178098. CD19 is expressed on most B lineage cancers, including, e.g., ALL, CLL and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Other cells that express CD19 are provided below in the definition of “disease associated with expression of CD19.” It is also an early marker of normal B cell progenitors. See, e.g., Nicholson et al. Mol. Immun. 34 (16-17): 1157-1165 (1997). In one example, the antigen-binding portion of TFPs recognizes and binds an epitope within the extracellular domain of the CD19 protein as expressed on a malignant and normal B cell.

As used herein, the term “CD22” refers to B-cell receptor CD22, also known as B-lymphocyte cell adhesion molecule (BL-CAM), Sialic acid-binding Ig-like lectin 2 (Siglec-2), and T-cell surface antigen Leu-14. CD22 mediates B-cell-to-B-cell interactions and may be involved in the localization of B-cells in lymphoid tissues. It binds sialylated glycoproteins, one of which is CD45, and preferentially binds to alpha-2,6-linked sialic acid. The sialic acid recognition site can be masked by cis interactions with sialic acids on the same cell surface. Upon ligand-induced tyrosine phosphorylation, the immune response seems to be involved in regulation of B-cell antigen receptor signaling. CD22 plays a role in positive regulation through interaction with Src family tyrosine kinases and may also act as an inhibitory receptor by recruiting cytoplasmic phosphatases via their SH2 domains that block signal transduction through dephosphorylation of signaling molecules.

The CD22 canonical sequence is the beta isoform (one of five isoforms) and can be found at UniProt Accession Number P20273-1, and corresponds to the sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 105)

MHLLGPWLLLLVLEYLAFSDSSKWVFEHPETLYAWEGACVWIPCTYRALD

GDLESFILFHNPEYNKNTSKFDGTRLYESTKDGKVPSEQKRVQFLGDKNK

NCTLSIHPVHLNDSGQLGLRMESKTEKWMERIELNVSERPFPPHIQLPPH

QESQEVTLTCLLNFSCYGYPIQLQWLLEGVPMRQAAVTSTSLTIKSVFTR

SELKFSPQWSHHGKIVTCQLQDADGKFLSNDTVQLNVKHTPKLEIKVTPS

DAIVREGDSVTMTCEVSSSNPEYTTVSWLKDGTSLKKQNTFTLNLREVTK

DQSGKYCCQVSNDVGPGRSEEVFLQVQYAPEPSTVQILHSPAVEGSQVEF

LCMSLANPLPTNYTWYHNGKEMQGRTEEKVHIPKILPWHAGTYSCVAENI

LGTGQRGPGAELDVQYPPKKVTTVIQNPMPIREGDTVTLSCNYNSSNPSV

TRYEWKPHGAWEEPSLGVLKIQNVGWDNTTIACAACNSWCSWASPVALNV

QYAPRDVRVRKIKPLSEIHSGNSVSLQCDFSSSHPKEVQFFWEKNGRLLG

KESQLNFDSISPEDAGSYSCWVNNSIGQTASKAWTLEVLYAPRRLRVSMS

PGDQVMEGKSATLTCESDANPPVSHYTWFDWNNQSLPYHSQKLRLEPVKV

QHSGAYWCQGTNSVGKGRSPLSTLTVYYSPETIGRRVAVGLGSCLAILIL

AICGLKLQRRWKRTQSQQGLQENSSGQSFFVRNKKVRRAPLSEGPHSLGC

YNPMMEDGISYTTLRFPEMNIPRTGDAESSEMQRPPPDCDDTVTYSALHK

RQVGDYENVIPDFPEDEGIHYSELIQFGVGERPQAQENVDYVILKH.

As used herein, the term “ROR1” may refer to tyrosine-protein kinase transmembrane receptor ROR1, also known as neurotrophic tyrosine kinase, receptor-related 1 (NTRKR1) or dJ537F10.1. It is a protein that in mice and humans is encoded by the ROR1 gene and is a member of the receptor tyrosine kinase-like orphan receptor (ROR) family along with ROR2. ROR1 is a glycosylated type I membrane protein; it is a pseudokinase that lacks catalytic activity and may interact with the non-canonical Wnt signaling pathway. RORs contain two distinct extracellular cysteine-rich domains and one transmembrane domain. Within the intracellular portion, ROR1 possesses a tyrosine kinase domain, two serine/threonine-rich domains and a proline-rich domain. This gene is highly expressed during early embryonic development but expressed at very low levels in normal (i.e., non-cancerous) adult tissues. Increased expression of this gene is associated with B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms.

The human and murine amino acid and nucleic acid sequences can be found in a public database, such as GenBank, UniProt and Swiss-Prot. For example, the human ROR1 polypeptide canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. Q01973-1:

(SEQ ID NO: 20)

MHRPRRRGTRPPLLALLAALLLAARGAAAQETELSVSAELVPTSSWNISS

ELNKDSYLTLDEPMNNITTSLGQTAELHCKVSGNPPPTIRWFKNDAPVVQ

EPRRLSFRSTIYGSRLRIRNLDTTDTGYFQCVATNGKEVVSSTGVLFVKF

GPPPTASPGYSDEYEEDGFCQPYRGIACARFIGNRTVYMESLHMQGEIEN

QITAAFTMIGTSSHLSDKCSQFAIPSLCHYAFPYCDETSSVPKPRDLCRD

ECEILENVLCQTEYIFARSNPMILMRLKLPNCEDLPQPESPEAANCIRIG

IPMADPINKNHKCYNSTGVDYRGTVSVTKSGRQCQPWNSQYPHTHTFTAL

RFPELNGGHSYCRNPGNQKEAPWCFTLDENFKSDLCDIPACDSKDSKEKN

KMEILYILVPSVAIPLAIALLFFFICVCRNNQKSSSAPVQRQPKHVRGQN

VEMSMLNAYKPKSKAKELPLSAVRFMEELGECAFGKIYKGHLYLPGMDHA

QLVAIKTLKDYNNPQQWTEFQQEASLMAELHHPNIVCLLGAVTQEQPVCM

LFEYINQGDLHEFLIMRSPHSDVGCSSDEDGTVKSSLDHGDFLHIAIQIA

AGMEYLSSHFFVHKDLAARNILIGEQLHVKISDLGLSREIYSADYYRVQS

KSLLPIRWMPPEAIMYGKFSSDSDIWSFGVVLWEIFSFGLQPYYGFSNQE

VIEMVRKRQLLPCSEDCPPRMYSLMTECWNEIPSRRPRFKDIHVRLRSWE

GLSSHTSSTTPSGGNATTQTTSLSASPVSNLSNPRYPNYMFPSQGITPQG

QIAGFIGPPIPQNQRFIPINGYPIPPGYAAFPAAHYQPTGPPRVIQHCPP

PKSRSPSSASGSTSTGHVTSLPSSGSNQEANIPLLPHMSIPNHPGGMGIT

VFGNKSQKPYKIDSKQASLLGDANIHGHTESMISAEL.

The nucleotide sequence encoding human ROR1 transcript variant 1 can be found at Accession No. XM_017001376. The nucleotide sequence encoding human ROR1 transcript variant 2 can be found at Accession No. XM_011541526. The nucleotide sequence encoding human ROR1 transcript variant 3 can be found at Accession No. XM_017001377. A low level of ROR1 expression is seen in adipose tissue and to a lesser degree in the pancreas, lung, and a subset of intermediate B cells.

As used herein, the term “NKG2D” refers to NKG2-D type II integral membrane protein, NKG2-D, Killer cell lectin-like receptor subfamily K member 1 (KLRK), NK cell receptor D, NKG2-D-activating NK receptor, and CD314. Many immune receptors are composed of separate ligand-binding and signal-transducing subunits. In natural killer (NK) and T cells, DAP10 was identified as a cell surface adaptor protein in an activating receptor complex with NKG2D, a receptor for the stress-inducible and tumor-associated major histocompatibility complex molecule MICA. Within the DAP10 cytoplasmic domain, an Src homology 2 (SH2) domain-binding site was capable of recruiting the p85 subunit of the phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI 3-kinase), providing for NKG2D-dependent signal transduction. Thus, NKG2D-DAP10 receptor complexes activate NK and T cell responses against MICA-bearing tumors.

NKG2D is a homo dimer with C-type, lectin-like, type II transmembrane glycoprotein signals through a positively charged arginine in the transmembrane domain which associates with a negatively charged aspartic acid in the transmembrane domain of the adaptor DAP10 (Charles L. Sentman, Cancer Immunity (1 May 2013) Vol. 13, p. 8). Increase in NKG2D was observed with higher levels of gamma-chain cytokines such as IL-2, IL-7, IL-12, and IL-15 in human NK and CD8 T cells. IL-21, IFN-γ, and TGF-β have been shown to decrease NKG2D expression.

NKG2D Ligands (NKG2DL) include MHC region encoded MICA/B and a second family of MHC class I-related proteins, the ULBPs, also known as retinoic acid early transcripts (RAETs) (Bahram et al., 1994, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 91, 6259-6263; Bauer et al., 1999, Science, July 30; 285(5428):727-9). Although MICA/B proteins are part of MHC family, they do not present antigen and do not associate with 132-microglobulin. To date six genes, ULBP1-6, have been identified as belonging to the ULBP family (Cosman et al., 2001, Immunity February; 14(2):123-33). These molecules are 55-60% homologous in their amino-acid sequences, and are equally distantly related to MICs or MHC. Functionally, the ULBPs do not bind 12-microglobulin or present antigenic peptides and lack an a3 domain (Eagle et al., PLoS One 4:1-14, 2009; Eagle et al., Eur J Immunol 39:3207-30164:1-14, 2009). ULBPs are attached to the cell membrane via a GPI-anchor.

NKG2D ligands are expressed on surface of tumor cells originating from colon, liver, gastric, breasts, ovary and lung. They are also expressed on non-solid tumors including AML, ALL, CML, CLL. An increase in NKG2DL expression correlates to higher relapse rate among breast cancer patients.

The human and murine amino acid and nucleic acid sequences can be found in a public database, such as GenBank, UniProt and Swiss-Prot. For example, the human canonical NKG2D sequence (isoform 1) corresponds to UniProt Accession No. P26718-1 and has the sequence MGWIRGRRSRHSWEMSEFHNYNLDLKKSDFSTRWQKQRCPVVKSKCRENASPFFFCCFIA VAMGIRFIIMVAIWSAVFLNSLFNQEVQIPLTESYCGPCPKNWICYKNNCYQFFDESKNWYE SQASCMSQNASLLKVYSKEDQDLLKLVKSYHWMGLVHIPTNGSWQWEDGSILSPNLLTIIE MQKGDCALYASSFKGYIENCSTPNTYICMQRTV (SEQ ID NO: 14). In one embodiment, the fragment used in TFPs comprises the extracellular domain sequence

(SEQ ID NO: 110)

NSLFNQEVQIPLTESYCGPCPKNWICYKNNCYQFFDESKNWYESQASCMS

QNASLLKVYSKEDQDLLKLVKSYHWMGLVHIPTNGSWQWEDGSILSPNLL

TIIEMQKGDCALYASSFKGYIENCSTPNTYICMQRTV

As used herein, the term “CD16” may refer to a 50-80 kDa glycoprotein that is expressed in two different isoforms: Fc gamma receptor IIIa (known as CD16, CD16a, CD16, CD16A, FcG3, FcGR3, FcGRIII, FcR-10, FcRIII, FcRIIIA, IGFR3, IMD20) and Fc-gamma receptor IIIb (FCGR3B, UniProtKB Q9ULV2). The transmembrane form is found on human NK cells, macrophages, and mast cells, while the glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI)-linked form is present on neutrophils. The human CD16 antigen is a low-affinity receptor for aggregated IgG. The transmembrane form plays a role in signal transduction, NK cell activation, and antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity.

By “V158 allele” or “V158 variant” is meant a CD16 polypeptide with valine at residue 158. In human populations, there are two naturally occurring CD16 alleles, one with phenylalanine (F) or valine (V) at residue 158. The V158 allele has a higher affinity for the Fc region of IgG1 antibodies, and thus in one embodiment the TFPs disclosed herein comprises the V158 CD16 polypeptide. Patients having two “V” alleles respond better to antibody-based cancer therapies than do patients having a VF or FF genotype. The methods disclosed herein provide a way to enhance a patient's response to IgG1 therapeutics in patients with a VF or FF genotype. See, e.g., Kudo et al. (2013) Cancer Res; 74(1); 1-11, herein incorporated by reference.

The human and murine amino acid and nucleic acid sequences can be found in a public database, such as GenBank, UniProt and Swiss-Prot. For example, the human CD16 isoform A is UniProt Accession No. P08637 and has the sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 23)

MWQLLLPTALLLLVSAGMRTEDLPKAVVFLEPQWYRVLEKDSVTLKCQGA

YSPEDNSTQWFHNESLISSQASSYFIDAATVDDSGEYRCQTNLSTLSDPV

QLEVHIGWLLLQAPRWVFKEEDPIHLRCHSWKNTALHKVTYLQNGKGRKY

FHHNSDFYIPKATLKDSGSYFCRGLFGSKNVSSETVNITITQGLAVSTIS

SFFPPGYQVSFCLVMVLLFAVDTGLYFSVKTNIRSSTRDWKDHKFKWRKD

PQDK.

In one embodiment, the CD16 TFP composition comprises SEQ ID NO:23. In another embodiment, the CD16 TFP composition comprises SEQ ID NO:24, which is a V158 variation of the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:23 and has the sequence MWQLLLPTALLLLVSAGMRTEDLPKAVVFLEPQWYRVLEKDSVTLKCQGAYSPEDNSTQWFH NESLISSQASSYFIDAATVDDSGEYRCQTNLSTLSDPVQLEVHIGWLLLQAPRWVFKEEDPIHLRC HSWKNTALHKVTYLQNGKGRKYFHHNSDFYIPKATLKDSGSYFCRGLVGSKNVSSETVNITITQ GLAVSTISSFFPPGYQVSFCLVMVLLFAVDTGLYFSVKTNIRSSTRDWKDHKFKWRKDPQDK (SEQ ID NO:24). The V158 polymorphism of FCRG3A (CD16) encodes a high-affinity immunoglobulin Fc receptor and is associated with favorable responses to antibody therapy (see, e.g., Kudo et al., Cancer Res; 74(1); 93-103 (2013), herein incorporated by reference).

The portion of the TFP composition comprising an antibody or antibody fragment thereof may exist in a variety of forms where the antigen binding domain is expressed as part of a contiguous polypeptide chain including, for example, a single domain antibody fragment (sdAb), a single chain antibody (scFv) derived from a murine, humanized or human antibody (Harlow et al., 1999, In: Using Antibodies: A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, N.Y.; Harlow et al., 1989, In: Antibodies: A Laboratory Manual, Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.; Houston et al., 1988, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 85:5879-5883; Bird et al., 1988, Science 242:423-426). In one aspect, the antigen binding domain of a TFP composition comprises an antibody fragment. In a further aspect, the TFP comprises an antibody fragment that comprises a scFv or a sdAb.

The term “antigen” or “Ag” may refer to a molecule that is capable of being bound specifically by an antibody, or otherwise provokes an immune response. This immune response may involve either antibody production, or the activation of specific immunologically-competent cells, or both. As used herein, the term “cancer antigen” or “cancer-related antigen” may refer to any cancer cell marker expressed on the surface of a malignant or tumor cell that can be treated with the combination therapy described herein, including, but not limited to: described herein include, but are not limited to, 5T4, 8H9, αvβθ integrin, αvβ6 integrin, alphafetoprotein (AFP), B7-H6, CA-125 carbonic anhydrase 9 (CA9), CD19, CD20, CD22, CD30, CD33, CD38, CD44, CD44v6, CD44v7/8, CD52, CD123, CD171, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), EpCAM (epithelial cell adhesion molecule), E-cadherin, EMA (epithelial membrane antigen), EGFRvlll, epithelial glycoprotein-2 (EGP-2), epithelial glycoprotein-40 (EGP-40), ErbB1/EGFR, ErbB2/HER2/neu/EGFR2, ErbB3/HER3, ErbB4, epithelial tumor antigen (ETA), folate binding protein (FBP), fetal acetylcholine receptor (AchR), folate receptor-u, G250/CAIX, ganglioside 2 (GD2), ganglioside 3 (GD3), HLA-A1, HLA-A2, high molecular weight melanoma-associated antigen (HMW-MAA), IL-13 receptor u2 (IL-13Ru2), kinase insert domain receptor (KDR), k-light chain, Lewis Y (LeY), L1 cell adhesion molecule, melanoma-associated antigen (MAGE-A1), mesothelin, mucin-1 (MUC1), mucin-16 (MUC16), natural killer group 2 member D (NKG2D) ligands, nerve cell adhesion molecule (NCAM), NY-ESO-1, oncofetal antigen (h5T4), prostate stem cell antigen (PSCA), prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), receptor-tyrosine kinase-like orphan receptor 1 (ROR1), TAA targeted by mAb IgE, tumor-associated glycoprotein-72 (TAG-72), tyrosinase, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors.

The term “antibody,” as used herein, refers to a protein, or polypeptide sequences derived from an immunoglobulin molecule, which specifically binds to an antigen. Antibodies can be intact immunoglobulins of polyclonal or monoclonal origin, or fragments thereof and can be derived from natural or from recombinant sources.

The terms “antibody fragment” or “antibody binding domain” refer to at least one portion of an antibody, or recombinant variants thereof, that contains the antigen binding domain, i.e., an antigenic determining variable region of an intact antibody, that is sufficient to confer recognition and specific binding of the antibody fragment to a target, such as an antigen and its defined epitope. Examples of antibody fragments include, but are not limited to, Fab, Fab′, F(ab′)₂, and Fv fragments, single-chain (sc)Fv (“scFv”) antibody fragments, linear antibodies, single domain antibodies (abbreviated “sdAb”) (either V_Lor V_H), camelid V_HHdomains, and multi-specific antibodies formed from antibody fragments.

The term “scFv” refers to a fusion protein comprising at least one antibody fragment comprising a variable region of a light chain and at least one antibody fragment comprising a variable region of a heavy chain, wherein the light and heavy chain variable regions are contiguously linked via a short flexible polypeptide linker, and capable of being expressed as a single polypeptide chain, and wherein the scFv retains the specificity of the intact antibody from which it is derived.

“Heavy chain variable region” or “V_H” (or, in the case of single domain antibodies, e.g., nanobodies, “V_HH”) with regard to an antibody refers to the fragment of the heavy chain that contains three CDRs interposed between flanking stretches known as framework regions, these framework regions are generally more highly conserved than the CDRs and form a scaffold to support the CDRs.

Unless specified, as used herein an scFv may have the V_Land V_Hregions in either order, e.g., with respect to the N-terminal and C-terminal ends of the polypeptide, the scFv may comprise V_L-linker-V_Hor may comprise V_H-linker-V_L.

The portion of the TFP composition of the invention comprising an antibody or antibody fragment thereof may exist in a variety of forms where the antigen binding domain is expressed as part of a contiguous polypeptide chain including, for example, a single domain antibody fragment (sdAb) or heavy chain antibodies HCAb 242:423-426). In one aspect, the antigen binding domain of a TFP composition of the invention comprises an antibody fragment. In a further aspect, the TFP comprises an antibody fragment that comprises a scFv or a sdAb.

The term “antibody heavy chain,” refers to the larger of the two types of polypeptide chains present in antibody molecules in their naturally occurring conformations, and which normally determines the class to which the antibody belongs.

The term “antibody light chain,” refers to the smaller of the two types of polypeptide chains present in antibody molecules in their naturally occurring conformations. Kappa (“κ”) and lambda (“λ”) light chains refer to the two major antibody light chain isotypes.

The term “recombinant antibody” refers to an antibody that is generated using recombinant DNA technology, such as, for example, an antibody expressed by a bacteriophage or yeast expression system. The term should also be construed to mean an antibody which has been generated by the synthesis of a DNA molecule encoding the antibody and which DNA molecule expresses an antibody protein, or an amino acid sequence specifying the antibody, wherein the DNA or amino acid sequence has been obtained using recombinant DNA or amino acid sequence technology which is available and well known in the art. The term “antigen” or “Ag” refers to a molecule that is capable of being bound specifically by an antibody, or otherwise provokes an immune response. This immune response may involve either antibody production, or the activation of specific immunologically-competent cells, or both.

The skilled artisan will understand that any macromolecule, including virtually all proteins or peptides, can serve as an antigen. Furthermore, antigens can be derived from recombinant or genomic DNA. A skilled artisan will understand that any DNA, which comprises a nucleotide sequences or a partial nucleotide sequence encoding a protein that elicits an immune response therefore encodes an “antigen” as that term is used herein. Furthermore, one skilled in the art will understand that an antigen need not be encoded solely by a full-length nucleotide sequence of a gene. It is readily apparent that the present invention includes, but is not limited to, the use of partial nucleotide sequences of more than one gene and that these nucleotide sequences are arranged in various combinations to encode polypeptides that elicit the desired immune response. Moreover, a skilled artisan will understand that an antigen need not be encoded by a “gene” at all. It is readily apparent that an antigen can be generated synthesized or can be derived from a biological sample, or might be macromolecule besides a polypeptide. Such a biological sample can include, but is not limited to a tissue sample, a tumor sample, a cell or a fluid with other biological components.

The term “anti-tumor effect” refers to a biological effect which can be manifested by various means, including but not limited to, e.g., a decrease in tumor volume, a decrease in the number of tumor cells, a decrease in the number of metastases, an increase in life expectancy, decrease in tumor cell proliferation, decrease in tumor cell survival, or amelioration of various physiological symptoms associated with the cancerous condition. An “anti-tumor effect” can also be manifested by the ability of the peptides, polynucleotides, cells and antibodies of the invention in prevention of the occurrence of tumor in the first place.

The term “autologous” refers to any material derived from the same individual to whom it is later to be re-introduced into the individual.

The term “allogeneic” refers to any material derived from a different animal of the same species or different patient as the individual to whom the material is introduced. Two or more individuals are said to be allogeneic to one another when the genes at one or more loci are not identical. In some aspects, allogeneic material from individuals of the same species may be sufficiently unlike genetically to interact antigenically.

The term “xenogeneic” refers to a graft derived from an animal of a different species.

The term “cancer” may refer to a disease characterized by the rapid and uncontrolled growth of aberrant cells. Cancer cells can spread locally or through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body. Examples of various cancers are described herein and include, but are not limited to, prostate cancer, breast cancer, melanoma, sarcoma, colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, stomach cancer, gastric cancer, small cell lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, bladder cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, squamous cell lung cancer, mesothelioma, adrenocortico carcinoma, esophageal cancer, head & neck cancer, liver cancer, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, neuroepithelial cancer, adenoid cystic carcinoma, thymoma, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, neuroblastoma, papillary renal cell carcinoma, mantle cell lymphoma, lymphoblastic leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, and the like.

The term “conservative sequence modifications” refers to amino acid modifications that do not significantly affect or alter the binding characteristics of the antibody or antibody fragment containing the amino acid sequence. Such conservative modifications include amino acid substitutions, additions and deletions. Modifications can be introduced into an antibody or antibody fragment of the invention by standard techniques known in the art, such as site-directed mutagenesis and PCR-mediated mutagenesis. Conservative amino acid substitutions are ones in which the amino acid residue is replaced with an amino acid residue having a similar side chain. Families of amino acid residues having similar side chains have been defined in the art. These families include amino acids with basic side chains (e.g., lysine, arginine, histidine), acidic side chains (e.g., aspartic acid, glutamic acid), uncharged polar side chains (e.g., glycine, asparagine, glutamine, serine, threonine, tyrosine, cysteine, tryptophan), nonpolar side chains (e.g., alanine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, proline, phenylalanine, methionine), beta-branched side chains (e.g., threonine, valine, isoleucine) and aromatic side chains (e.g., tyrosine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, histidine). Thus, one or more amino acid residues within a TFP of the invention can be replaced with other amino acid residues from the same side chain family and the altered TFP can be tested using the functional assays described herein.

The term “stimulation” refers to a primary response induced by binding of a stimulatory domain or stimulatory molecule (e.g., a TCR/CD3 complex) with its cognate ligand thereby mediating a signal transduction event, such as, but not limited to, signal transduction via the TCR/CD3 complex. Stimulation can mediate altered expression of certain molecules, and/or reorganization of cytoskeletal structures, and the like.

The term “stimulatory molecule” or “stimulatory domain” refers to a molecule or portion thereof expressed by a T-cell that provides the primary cytoplasmic signaling sequence(s) that regulate primary activation of the TCR complex in a stimulatory way for at least some aspect of the T-cell signaling pathway. In one aspect, the primary signal is initiated by, for instance, binding of a TCR/CD3 complex with an MHC molecule loaded with peptide, and which leads to mediation of a T-cell response, including, but not limited to, proliferation, activation, differentiation, and the like. A primary cytoplasmic signaling sequence (also referred to as a “primary signaling domain”) that acts in a stimulatory manner may contain a signaling motif which is known as immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif or “ITAM”. Examples of an ITAM containing primary cytoplasmic signaling sequence that is of particular use in the invention includes, but is not limited to, those derived from TCR zeta, FcR gamma, FcR beta, CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, CD3 epsilon, CD5, CD22, CD79a, CD79b, CD278 (also known as “ICOS”) and CD66d.

The term “antigen presenting cell” or “APC” refers to an immune system cell such as an accessory cell (e.g., a B-cell, a dendritic cell, and the like) that displays a foreign antigen complexed with major histocompatibility complexes (MHC's) on its surface. T cells may recognize these complexes using their T-cell receptors (TCRs). APCs process antigens and present them to T cells.

An “intracellular signaling domain,” as the term is used herein, refers to an intracellular portion of a molecule. The intracellular signaling domain generates a signal that promotes an immune effector function of the TFP containing cell, e.g., a TFP-expressing T-cell. Examples of immune effector function, e.g., in a TFP-expressing T-cell, include cytolytic activity and T helper cell activity, including the secretion of cytokines. In an embodiment, the intracellular signaling domain can comprise a primary intracellular signaling domain. Exemplary primary intracellular signaling domains include those derived from the molecules responsible for primary stimulation, or antigen dependent simulation. In an embodiment, the intracellular signaling domain can comprise a costimulatory intracellular domain. Exemplary costimulatory intracellular signaling domains include those derived from molecules responsible for costimulatory signals, or antigen independent stimulation.

A primary intracellular signaling domain can comprise an ITAM (“immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif”). Examples of ITAM containing primary cytoplasmic signaling sequences include, but are not limited to, those derived from CD3 zeta, FcR gamma, FcR beta, CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, CD3 epsilon, CD5, CD22, CD79a, CD79b, and CD66d DAP10 and DAP12.

The term “costimulatory molecule” refers to the cognate binding partner on a T-cell that specifically binds with a costimulatory ligand, thereby mediating a costimulatory response by the T-cell, such as, but not limited to, proliferation. Costimulatory molecules are cell surface molecules other than antigen receptors or their ligands that are required for an efficient immune response. Costimulatory molecules include, but are not limited to an MHC class 1 molecule, BTLA and a Toll ligand receptor, as well as OX40, CD2, CD27, CD28, CDS, ICAM-1, LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18) and 4-1BB (CD137). A costimulatory intracellular signaling domain can be the intracellular portion of a costimulatory molecule. A costimulatory molecule can be represented in the following protein families: TNF receptor proteins, Immunoglobulin-like proteins, cytokine receptors, integrins, signaling lymphocytic activation molecules (SLAM proteins), and activating NK cell receptors. Examples of such molecules include CD27, CD28, 4-1BB (CD137), OX40, GITR, CD30, CD40, ICOS, BAFFR, HVEM, lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1), CD2, CD7, LIGHT, NKG2C, SLAMF7, NKp80, CD160, B7-H3, and a ligand that specifically binds with CD83, and the like. The intracellular signaling domain can comprise the entire intracellular portion, or the entire native intracellular signaling domain, of the molecule from which it is derived, or a functional fragment thereof. The term “4-1BB” refers to a member of the TNFR superfamily with an amino acid sequence provided as GenBank Acc. No. AAA62478.2, or the equivalent residues from a non-human species, e.g., mouse, rodent, monkey, ape and the like; and a “4-1BB costimulatory domain” is defined as amino acid residues 214-255 of GenBank Acc. No. AAA62478.2, or equivalent residues from non-human species, e.g., mouse, rodent, monkey, ape and the like.

The term “encoding” refers to the inherent property of specific sequences of nucleotides in a polynucleotide, such as a gene, a cDNA, or an mRNA, to serve as templates for synthesis of other polymers and macromolecules in biological processes having either a defined sequence of nucleotides (e.g., rRNA, tRNA and mRNA) or a defined sequence of amino acids and the biological properties resulting therefrom. Thus, a gene, cDNA, or RNA, encodes a protein if transcription and translation of mRNA corresponding to that gene produces the protein in a cell or other biological system. Both the coding strand, the nucleotide sequence of which is identical to the mRNA sequence and is usually provided in sequence listings, and the non-coding strand, used as the template for transcription of a gene or cDNA, can be referred to as encoding the protein or other product of that gene or cDNA.

Unless otherwise specified, a “nucleotide sequence encoding an amino acid sequence” includes all nucleotide sequences that are degenerate versions of each other and that encode the same amino acid sequence. The phrase nucleotide sequence that encodes a protein or an RNA may also include introns to the extent that the nucleotide sequence encoding the protein may in some version contain one or more introns.

The term “effective amount” or “therapeutically effective amount” are used interchangeably herein, and refer to an amount of a compound, formulation, material, or composition, as described herein effective to achieve a particular biological or therapeutic result.

The term “endogenous” refers to any material from or produced inside an organism, cell, tissue or system.

The term “exogenous” refers to any material introduced from or produced outside an organism, cell, tissue or system.

The term “expression” refers to the transcription and/or translation of a particular nucleotide sequence driven by a promoter.

The term “transfer vector” refers to a composition of matter which comprises an isolated nucleic acid and which can be used to deliver the isolated nucleic acid to the interior of a cell. Numerous vectors are known in the art including, but not limited to, linear polynucleotides, polynucleotides associated with ionic or amphiphilic compounds, plasmids, and viruses. Thus, the term “transfer vector” includes an autonomously replicating plasmid or a virus. The term should also be construed to further include non-plasmid and non-viral compounds which facilitate transfer of nucleic acid into cells, such as, for example, a polylysine compound, liposome, and the like. Examples of viral transfer vectors include, but are not limited to, adenoviral vectors, adeno-associated virus vectors, retroviral vectors, lentiviral vectors, and the like.

The term “expression vector” refers to a vector comprising a recombinant polynucleotide comprising expression control sequences operatively linked to a nucleotide sequence to be expressed. An expression vector comprises sufficient cis-acting elements for expression; other elements for expression can be supplied by the host cell or in an in vitro expression system. Expression vectors include all those known in the art, including cosmids, plasmids (e.g., naked or contained in liposomes) and viruses (e.g., lentiviruses, retroviruses, adenoviruses, and adeno-associated viruses) that incorporate the recombinant polynucleotide.

The term “lentivirus” refers to a genus of the Retroviridae family. Lentiviruses are unique among the retroviruses in being able to infect non-dividing cells; they can deliver a significant amount of genetic information into the DNA of the host cell, so they are one of the most efficient methods of a gene delivery vector. HIV, SIV, and FIV are all examples of lentiviruses.

The term “lentiviral vector” refers to a vector derived from at least a portion of a lentivirus genome, including especially a self-inactivating lentiviral vector as provided in Milone et al., Mol. Ther. 17(8): 1453-1464 (2009). Other examples of lentivirus vectors that may be used in the clinic include, but are not limited to, e.g., the LENTIVECTOR™ gene delivery technology from Oxford BioMedica, the LENTIMAX™ vector system from Lentigen, and the like. Nonclinical types of lentiviral vectors are also available and would be known to one skilled in the art.

The term “homologous” or “identity” refers to the subunit sequence identity between two polymeric molecules, e.g., between two nucleic acid molecules, such as, two DNA molecules or two RNA molecules, or between two polypeptide molecules. When a subunit position in both of the two molecules is occupied by the same monomeric subunit; e.g., if a position in each of two DNA molecules is occupied by adenine, then they are homologous or identical at that position. The homology between two sequences is a direct function of the number of matching or homologous positions; e.g., if half (e.g., five positions in a polymer ten subunits in length) of the positions in two sequences are homologous, the two sequences are 50% homologous; if 90% of the positions (e.g., 9 of 10), are matched or homologous, the two sequences are 90% homologous.

“Humanized” forms of non-human (e.g., murine) antibodies are chimeric immunoglobulins, immunoglobulin chains or fragments thereof (such as Fv, Fab, Fab′, F(ab′)₂or other antigen-binding subsequences of antibodies) which contain minimal sequence derived from non-human immunoglobulin. For the most part, humanized antibodies and antibody fragments thereof are human immunoglobulins (recipient antibody or antibody fragment) in which residues from a complementary-determining region (CDR) of the recipient are replaced by residues from a CDR of a non-human species (donor antibody) such as mouse, rat or rabbit having the desired specificity, affinity, and capacity. In some instances, Fv framework region (FR) residues of the human immunoglobulin are replaced by corresponding non-human residues. Furthermore, a humanized antibody/antibody fragment can comprise residues which are found neither in the recipient antibody nor in the imported CDR or framework sequences. These modifications can further refine and optimize antibody or antibody fragment performance. In general, the humanized antibody or antibody fragment thereof will comprise substantially all of at least one, and typically two, variable domains, in which all or substantially all of the CDR regions correspond to those of a non-human immunoglobulin and all or a significant portion of the FR regions are those of a human immunoglobulin sequence. The humanized antibody or antibody fragment can also comprise at least a portion of an immunoglobulin constant region (Fc), typically that of a human immunoglobulin. For further details, see Jones et al., Nature, 321: 522-525, 1986; Reichmann et al., Nature, 332: 323-329, 1988; Presta, Curr. Op. Struct. Biol., 2: 593-596, 1992.

“Human” or “fully human” refers to an immunoglobulin, such as an antibody or antibody fragment, where the whole molecule is of human origin or consists of an amino acid sequence identical to a human form of the antibody or immunoglobulin.

The term “isolated” means altered or removed from the natural state. For example, a nucleic acid or a peptide naturally present in a living animal is not “isolated,” but the same nucleic acid or peptide partially or completely separated from the coexisting materials of its natural state is “isolated.” An isolated nucleic acid or protein can exist in substantially purified form, or can exist in a non-native environment such as, for example, a host cell.

In the context of the present invention, the following abbreviations for the commonly occurring nucleic acid bases are used. “A” refers to adenosine, “C” refers to cytosine, “G” refers to guanosine, “T” refers to thymidine, and “U” refers to uridine.

The term “operably linked” or “transcriptional control” refers to functional linkage between a regulatory sequence and a heterologous nucleic acid sequence resulting in expression of the latter. For example, a first nucleic acid sequence is operably linked with a second nucleic acid sequence when the first nucleic acid sequence is placed in a functional relationship with the second nucleic acid sequence. For instance, a promoter is operably linked to a coding sequence if the promoter affects the transcription or expression of the coding sequence. Operably linked DNA sequences can be contiguous with each other and, e.g., where necessary to join two protein coding regions, are in the same reading frame.

The term “parenteral” administration of an immunogenic composition includes, e.g., subcutaneous (s.c.), intravenous (i.v.), intramuscular (i.m.), or intrasternal injection, intratumoral, or infusion techniques.

The term “nucleic acid” or “polynucleotide” refers to deoxyribonucleic acids (DNA) or ribonucleic acids (RNA) and polymers thereof in either single- or double-stranded form. Unless specifically limited, the term encompasses nucleic acids containing known analogues of natural nucleotides that have similar binding properties as the reference nucleic acid and are metabolized in a manner similar to naturally occurring nucleotides. Unless otherwise indicated, a particular nucleic acid sequence also implicitly encompasses conservatively modified variants thereof (e.g., degenerate codon substitutions), alleles, orthologs, SNPs, and complementary sequences as well as the sequence explicitly indicated. Specifically, degenerate codon substitutions may be achieved by generating sequences in which the third position of one or more selected (or all) codons is substituted with mixed-base and/or deoxyinosine residues (Batzer et al., Nucleic Acid Res. 19:5081 (1991); Ohtsuka et al., J. Biol. Chem. 260:2605-2608 (1985); and Rossolini et al., Mol. Cell. Probes 8:91-98 (1994)).

The terms “peptide,” “polypeptide,” and “protein” are used interchangeably, and refer to a compound comprised of amino acid residues covalently linked by peptide bonds. A protein or peptide must contain at least two amino acids, and no limitation is placed on the maximum number of amino acids that can comprise a protein's or peptide's sequence. Polypeptides include any peptide or protein comprising two or more amino acids joined to each other by peptide bonds. As used herein, the term refers to both short chains, which also commonly are referred to in the art as peptides, oligopeptides and oligomers, for example, and to longer chains, which generally are referred to in the art as proteins, of which there are many types. “Polypeptides” include, for example, biologically active fragments, substantially homologous polypeptides, oligopeptides, homodimers, heterodimers, variants of polypeptides, modified polypeptides, derivatives, analogs, fusion proteins, among others. A polypeptide includes a natural peptide, a recombinant peptide, or a combination thereof.

The term “promoter” refers to a DNA sequence recognized by the transcription machinery of the cell, or introduced synthetic machinery, required to initiate the specific transcription of a polynucleotide sequence.

The term “promoter/regulatory sequence” refers to a nucleic acid sequence which is required for expression of a gene product operably linked to the promoter/regulatory sequence. In some instances, this sequence may be the core promoter sequence and in other instances, this sequence may also include an enhancer sequence and other regulatory elements which are required for expression of the gene product. The promoter/regulatory sequence may, for example, be one which expresses the gene product in a tissue specific manner.

The term “constitutive” promoter refers to a nucleotide sequence which, when operably linked with a polynucleotide which encodes or specifies a gene product, causes the gene product to be produced in a cell under most or all physiological conditions of the cell.

The term “inducible” promoter refers to a nucleotide sequence which, when operably linked with a polynucleotide which encodes or specifies a gene product, causes the gene product to be produced in a cell substantially only when an inducer which corresponds to the promoter is present in the cell.

The term “tissue-specific” promoter refers to a nucleotide sequence which, when operably linked with a polynucleotide encodes or specified by a gene, causes the gene product to be produced in a cell substantially only if the cell is a cell of the tissue type corresponding to the promoter.

The terms “linker” and “flexible polypeptide linker” as used in the context of a scFv refers to a peptide linker that consists of amino acids such as glycine and/or serine residues used alone or in combination, to link variable heavy and variable light chain regions together. In one embodiment, the flexible polypeptide linker is a Gly/Ser linker and comprises the amino acid sequence (Gly-Gly-Gly-Ser)_n, where n is a positive integer equal to or greater than 1. For example, n=1, n=2, n=3, n=4, n=5, n=6, n=7, n=8, n=9 and n=10. In one embodiment, the flexible polypeptide linkers include, but are not limited to, (Gly₄Ser)₄or (Gly₄Ser)₃. In another embodiment, the linkers include multiple repeats of (Gly₂Ser), (GlySer) or (Gly₃Ser). Also included within the scope of the invention are linkers described in WO2012/138475 (incorporated herein by reference). In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a long linker (LL) sequence. In some instances, the long linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=2 to 4. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a short linker (SL) sequence. In some instances, the short linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=1 to 3.

As used herein, a 5′ cap (also termed an RNA cap, an RNA 7-methylguanosine cap or an RNA m7G cap) is a modified guanine nucleotide that has been added to the “front” or 5′ end of a eukaryotic messenger RNA shortly after the start of transcription. The 5′ cap consists of a terminal group which is linked to the first transcribed nucleotide. Its presence is critical for recognition by the ribosome and protection from RNases. Cap addition is coupled to transcription, and occurs co-transcriptionally, such that each influences the other. Shortly after the start of transcription, the 5′ end of the mRNA being synthesized is bound by a cap-synthesizing complex associated with RNA polymerase. This enzymatic complex catalyzes the chemical reactions that are required for mRNA capping. Synthesis proceeds as a multi-step biochemical reaction. The capping moiety can be modified to modulate functionality of mRNA such as its stability or efficiency of translation.

As used herein, “in vitro transcribed RNA” refers to RNA, preferably mRNA, which has been synthesized in vitro. Generally, the in vitro transcribed RNA is generated from an in vitro transcription vector. The in vitro transcription vector comprises a template that is used to generate the in vitro transcribed RNA.

As used herein, a “poly(A)” is a series of adenosines attached by polyadenylation to the mRNA. In the preferred embodiment of a construct for transient expression, the polyA is between 50 and 5000, preferably greater than 64, more preferably greater than 100, most preferably greater than 300 or 400. Poly(A) sequences can be modified chemically or enzymatically to modulate mRNA functionality such as localization, stability or efficiency of translation.

As used herein, “polyadenylation” refers to the covalent linkage of a polyadenylyl moiety, or its modified variant, to a messenger RNA molecule. In eukaryotic organisms, most messenger RNA (mRNA) molecules are polyadenylated at the 3′ end. The 3′ poly(A) tail is a long sequence of adenine nucleotides (often several hundred) added to the pre-mRNA through the action of an enzyme, polyadenylate polymerase. In higher eukaryotes, the poly(A) tail is added onto transcripts that contain a specific sequence, the polyadenylation signal. The poly(A) tail and the protein bound to it aid in protecting mRNA from degradation by exonucleases. Polyadenylation is also important for transcription termination, export of the mRNA from the nucleus, and translation. Polyadenylation occurs in the nucleus immediately after transcription of DNA into RNA, but additionally can also occur later in the cytoplasm. After transcription has been terminated, the mRNA chain is cleaved through the action of an endonuclease complex associated with RNA polymerase. The cleavage site is usually characterized by the presence of the base sequence AAUAAA near the cleavage site. After the mRNA has been cleaved, adenosine residues are added to the free 3′ end at the cleavage site.

As used herein, “transient” refers to expression of a non-integrated transgene for a period of hours, days or weeks, wherein the period of time of expression is less than the period of time for expression of the gene if integrated into the genome or contained within a stable plasmid replicon in the host cell.

The term “signal transduction pathway” refers to the biochemical relationship between a variety of signal transduction molecules that play a role in the transmission of a signal from one portion of a cell to another portion of a cell. The phrase “cell surface receptor” includes molecules and complexes of molecules capable of receiving a signal and transmitting signal across the membrane of a cell.

The term “subject” is intended to include living organisms in which an immune response can be elicited (e.g., mammals, human).

The term, a “substantially purified” cell refers to a cell that is essentially free of other cell types. A substantially purified cell also refers to a cell which has been separated from other cell types with which it is normally associated in its naturally occurring state. In some instances, a population of substantially purified cells refers to a homogenous population of cells. In other instances, this term refers simply to cell that have been separated from the cells with which they are naturally associated in their natural state. In some aspects, the cells are cultured in vitro. In other aspects, the cells are not cultured in vitro.

The term “therapeutic” as used herein means a treatment. A therapeutic effect is obtained by reduction, suppression, remission, or eradication of a disease state.

The term “prophylaxis” as used herein means the prevention of or protective treatment for a disease or disease state.

In the context of the present invention, “tumor antigen” or “hyperproliferative disorder antigen” or “antigen associated with a hyperproliferative disorder” refers to antigens that are common to specific hyperproliferative disorders. In certain aspects, the hyperproliferative disorder antigens of the present invention are derived from, cancers including but not limited to primary or metastatic melanoma, thymoma, lymphoma, sarcoma, lung cancer, liver cancer, NHL, leukemias, uterine cancer, cervical cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer and adenocarcinomas such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer, and the like.

The term “transfected” or “transformed” or “transduced” refers to a process by which exogenous nucleic acid is transferred or introduced into the host cell. A “transfected” or “transformed” or “transduced” cell is one which has been transfected, transformed or transduced with exogenous nucleic acid. The cell includes the primary subject cell and its progeny.

The term “specifically binds,” refers to an antibody, an antibody fragment or a specific ligand, which recognizes and binds a cognate binding partner (e.g., BCMA, NKG2D, ROR1, etc.) present in a sample, but which does not necessarily and substantially recognize or bind other molecules in the sample.

The term “binding ligand” may generally refer to a polypeptide (e.g., a protein), a polynucleotide (e.g., DNA, RNA, or a hybrid of DNA and RNA), a molecule, a chemical compound, a fragment thereof, and/or a hybrid thereof. In some embodiments, the binding ligand can comprise a polynucleotide, and the polynucleotide can be single stranded, double stranded, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, a binding ligand can comprise a biological molecule or a non-biological molecule. In some embodiments, a biological molecule or non-biological molecule can be a naturally occurring molecule or an artificial molecule. Non-limiting examples of a binding ligand include a protein, a carbohydrate, a lipid, or a nucleic acid. In some embodiments, the binding ligand may associate, bind, and/or couple with an antibody or fragment thereof (e.g., an IgA isotype antibody, an IgD isotype antibody, an IgE isotype antibody, an IgG isotype antibody, an IgM isotype antibody, an IgW isotype antibody, an IgY isotype antibody). In some embodiments the antibody or fragment thereof may be an Fc domain of the antibody (e.g., the binding ligand is an Fc receptor). For example, in some embodiments the binding ligand can specifically bind to an IgG1 antibody. In some embodiments, the binding ligand may be capable of associating, capable of binding, and/or capable of coupling with an antibody or fragment thereof. In one embodiment, the binding ligand may comprise a CD16 polypeptide, or a fragment thereof. In another embodiment, the binding ligand may comprise a CD16 polynucleotide, or a fragment thereof. In some embodiments, the binding ligand can comprise a CD16 polypeptide, and the CD16 polypeptide comprises at least about 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or 95% sequence homology the native CD16 polypeptide sequence. In some embodiments, the binding ligand can comprise a CD16 polypeptide, and the CD16 polypeptide comprises at most about 99%, 95%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, or 10%, sequence homology the native CD16 polypeptide sequence. In some embodiments, the binding ligand can comprise a CD16 polynucleotide, and the CD16 polynucleotide comprises at least about 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, or 95% sequence homology the native CD16 polynucleotide sequence. In some embodiments, the binding ligand can comprise a CD16 polynucleotide, and the CD16 polynucleotide comprises at most about 99%, 95%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, or 10%, sequence homology the native CD16 polynucleotide sequence. In some embodiments, the binding ligand can comprise multiple subunits. In some embodiments, a binding ligand can comprise multiple subunits, and the subunits can be the same. In some embodiments, a binding ligand can comprise multiple different subunits. In some embodiments, a binding ligand can comprise multiple subunits, and at least two of the subunits can be different. In some embodiments, a binding ligand can comprise a dimer, trimer, tetramer, pentamer, hexamer, heptamer, nonamer, or decamer. In some embodiments, a binding ligand can comprise greater than about ten subunits. In some embodiments, a binding ligand can comprise a polymer. In some embodiments, the binding ligand may be non-human (e.g., primate), human, or humanized.

Ranges: throughout this disclosure, various aspects of the invention can be presented in a range format. It should be understood that the description in range format is merely for convenience and brevity and should not be construed as an inflexible limitation on the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the description of a range should be considered to have specifically disclosed all the possible subranges as well as individual numerical values within that range. For example, description of a range such as from 1 to 6 should be considered to have specifically disclosed subranges such as from 1 to 3, from 1 to 4, from 1 to 5, from 2 to 4, from 2 to 6, from 3 to 6 etc., as well as individual numbers within that range, for example, 1, 2, 2.7, 3, 4, 5, 5.3, and 6. As another example, a range such as 95-99% identity, includes something with 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% identity, and includes subranges such as 96-99%, 96-98%, 96-97%, 97-99%, 97-98% and 98-99% identity. This applies regardless of the breadth of the range.

T-Cell Receptor (TCR) Fusion Proteins (TFP)

The present invention encompasses recombinant DNA constructs encoding TFPs, wherein the TFP in one aspect comprises an antibody fragment that binds specifically to one or more tumor associated antigens (“TAA”), e.g., a human TAA, wherein the sequence of the antibody fragment is contiguous with and in the same reading frame as a nucleic acid sequence encoding a TCR subunit or portion thereof. The TFPs provided herein are able to associate with one or more endogenous (or alternatively, one or more exogenous, or a combination of endogenous and exogenous) TCR subunits in order to form a functional TCR complex. In another aspect, the TFP comprises a CD16 fragment that binds specifically to the Tc region of an IgG1 or IgG4 antibody.

In one aspect, the TFP of the invention comprises a target-specific binding element otherwise referred to as an antigen binding domain. The choice of moiety depends upon the type and number of target antigen that define the surface of a target cell. For example, the antigen binding domain may be chosen to recognize a target antigen that acts as a cell surface marker on target cells associated with a particular disease state. Thus, examples of cell surface markers that may act as target antigens for the antigen binding domain in a TFP of the invention include those associated with viral, bacterial and parasitic infections; autoimmune diseases; and cancerous diseases (e.g., malignant diseases).

In one aspect, the TFP-mediated T-cell response can be directed to an antigen of interest by way of engineering an antigen-binding domain into the TFP that specifically binds a desired antigen.

In one aspect, the portion of the TFP comprising the antigen binding domain comprises an antigen binding domain that targets BCMA. In another aspect, the antigen binding domain targets human ROR1. In another aspect, the antigen binding domain targets human NKG2D. In another aspect, the TFP comprises a CD16 polypeptide as the antigen binding domain, and the target is an anti-TAA antibody that is in turn targeted to a TAA.

TFP comprises a CD16 moiety, e.g., a human CD16 moiety, wherein the sequence of the CD16 protein or fragment thereof is contiguous with and in the same reading frame as a nucleic acid sequence encoding a TCR subunit or portion thereof. The TFPs provided herein are able to associate with one or more endogenous (or alternatively, one or more exogenous, or a combination of endogenous and exogenous) TCR subunits in order to form a functional TCR complex. In one aspect, the CD16 TFP comprises a target-specific binding element otherwise referred to as an Fcγ receptor. The CD16 TFP may be chosen to work with approved anti-cancer monoclonal (IgG) antibodies, thus combining the specificity of the antibody with immune cells that mediate antibody-triggered effector functions. The Fc domain acts as a bridge between the specificity dictated by the Fab region and the CD16 TFP. For example, the CD16 TFP may be combined with the standard of care anti-CD20 antibody rituximab. CD20 is primarily found on the surface of immune system B cells. Rituximab destroys B cells and is therefore used to treat diseases which are characterized by overactive, dysfunctional, or excessive numbers of B cells. This can include many lymphomas, leukemias, transplant rejection, and autoimmune disorders. Thus, examples of cell surface markers that may act as target antigens for the antibody combined with a TFP include those associated with viral, bacterial and parasitic infections; autoimmune diseases; and cancerous diseases (e.g., malignant diseases). The CD16 moiety may be attached to the TFP via a linker. In another embodiment, the linker sequence comprises sets of glycine and serine repeats such as (Gly₄Ser)_n, where n is a positive integer equal to or greater than 1. In one embodiment, the linker can be (Gly₄Ser)₄or (Gly₄Ser)₃. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a long linker (LL) sequence. In some instances, the long linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=2 to 4. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a short linker (SL) sequence. In some instances, the short linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=1 to 3.

The antigen binding domain can be any domain that binds to the antigen including but not limited to a monoclonal antibody, a polyclonal antibody, a recombinant antibody, a human antibody, a humanized antibody, and a functional fragment thereof, including but not limited to a single-domain antibody such as a heavy chain variable domain (V_H), a light chain variable domain (V_L) and a variable domain (V_HH) of a camelid derived nanobody, and to an alternative scaffold known in the art to function as antigen binding domain, such as a recombinant fibronectin domain, anticalin, DARPIN and the like. Likewise, a natural or synthetic ligand specifically recognizing and binding the target antigen can be used as antigen binding domain for the TFP. In some instances, it is beneficial for the antigen binding domain to be derived from the same species in which the TFP will ultimately be used in. For example, for use in humans, it may be beneficial for the antigen binding domain of the TFP to comprise human or humanized residues for the antigen binding domain of an antibody or antibody fragment.

Thus, in one aspect, the antigen-binding domain comprises a humanized or human antibody or an antibody fragment, or a murine antibody or antibody fragment. In one embodiment, the humanized or human anti-TAA binding domain comprises one or more (e.g., all three) light chain complementary determining region 1 (LC CDR1), light chain complementary determining region 2 (LC CDR2), and light chain complementary determining region 3 (LC CDR3) of a humanized or human anti-TAA binding domain described herein, and/or one or more (e.g., all three) heavy chain complementary determining region 1 (HC CDR1), heavy chain complementary determining region 2 (HC CDR2), and heavy chain complementary determining region 3 (HC CDR3) of a humanized or human anti-TAA binding domain described herein, e.g., a humanized or human anti-TAA binding domain comprising one or more, e.g., all three, LC CDRs and one or more, e.g., all three, HC CDRs. In one embodiment, the humanized or human anti-TAA binding domain comprises one or more (e.g., all three) heavy chain complementary determining region 1 (HC CDR1), heavy chain complementary determining region 2 (HC CDR2), and heavy chain complementary determining region 3 (HC CDR3) of a humanized or human anti-TAA binding domain described herein, e.g., the humanized or human anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain has two variable heavy chain regions, each comprising a HC CDR1, a HC CDR2 and a HC CDR3 described herein. In one embodiment, the humanized or human anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain comprises a humanized or human light chain variable region described herein and/or a humanized or human heavy chain variable region described herein. In one embodiment, the humanized or human anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain comprises a humanized heavy chain variable region described herein, e.g., at least two humanized or human heavy chain variable regions described herein. In one embodiment, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain is a scFv comprising a light chain and a heavy chain of an amino acid sequence provided herein. In an embodiment, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain (e.g., an scFv or V_HH nb) comprises: a light chain variable region comprising an amino acid sequence having at least one, two or three modifications (e.g., substitutions) but not more than 30, 20 or 10 modifications (e.g., substitutions) of an amino acid sequence of a light chain variable region provided herein, or a sequence with 95-99% identity with an amino acid sequence provided herein; and/or a heavy chain variable region comprising an amino acid sequence having at least one, two or three modifications (e.g., substitutions) but not more than 30, 20 or 10 modifications (e.g., substitutions) of an amino acid sequence of a heavy chain variable region provided herein, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to an amino acid sequence provided herein. In one embodiment, the humanized or human anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain is a scFv, and a light chain variable region comprising an amino acid sequence described herein, is attached to a heavy chain variable region comprising an amino acid sequence described herein, via a linker, e.g., a linker described herein. In one embodiment, the humanized anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain includes a (Gly₄-Ser)_nlinker, wherein n is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, preferably 3 or 4. The light chain variable region and heavy chain variable region of a scFv can be, e.g., in any of the following orientations: light chain variable region-linker-heavy chain variable region or heavy chain variable region-linker-light chain variable region. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a long linker (LL) sequence. In some instances, the long linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=2 to 4. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a short linker (SL) sequence. In some instances, the short linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=1 to 3.

In some aspects, a non-human antibody is humanized, where specific sequences or regions of the antibody are modified to increase similarity to an antibody naturally produced in a human or fragment thereof. In one aspect, the antigen binding domain is humanized.

A humanized antibody can be produced using a variety of techniques known in the art, including but not limited to, CDR-grafting (see, e.g., European Patent No. EP 239,400; International Publication No. WO 91/09967; and U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,225,539, 5,530,101, and 5,585,089, each of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference), veneering or resurfacing (see, e.g., European Patent Nos. EP 592,106 and EP 519,596; Padlan, 1991, Molecular Immunology, 28(4/5):489-498; Studnicka et al., 1994, Protein Engineering, 7(6):805-814; and Roguska et al., 1994, PNAS, 91:969-973, each of which is incorporated herein by its entirety by reference), chain shuffling (see, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,332, which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference), and techniques disclosed in, e.g., U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US2005/0042664, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US2005/0048617, U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,407,213, 5,766,886, International Publication No. WO 9317105, Tan et al., J. Immunol., 169:1119-25 (2002), Caldas et al., Protein Eng., 13(5):353-60 (2000), Morea et al., Methods, 20(3):267-79 (2000), Baca et al., J. Biol. Chem., 272(16):10678-84 (1997), Roguska et al., Protein Eng., 9(10):895-904 (1996), Couto et al., Cancer Res., 55 (23 Supp):5973s-5977s (1995), Couto et al., Cancer Res., 55(8):1717-22 (1995), Sandhu J S, Gene, 150(2):409-10 (1994), and Pedersen et al., J. Mol. Biol., 235(3):959-73 (1994), each of which is incorporated herein in its entirety by reference. Often, framework residues in the framework regions will be substituted with the corresponding residue from the CDR donor antibody to alter, for example improve, antigen binding. These framework substitutions are identified by methods well-known in the art, e.g., by modeling of the interactions of the CDR and framework residues to identify framework residues important for antigen binding and sequence comparison to identify unusual framework residues at particular positions (see, e.g., Queen et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,585,089; and Riechmann et al., 1988, Nature, 332:323, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.)

A humanized antibody or antibody fragment has one or more amino acid residues remaining in it from a source which is nonhuman. These nonhuman amino acid residues are often referred to as “import” residues, which are typically taken from an “import” variable domain. As provided herein, humanized antibodies or antibody fragments comprise one or more CDRs from nonhuman immunoglobulin molecules and framework regions wherein the amino acid residues comprising the framework are derived completely or mostly from human germline. Multiple techniques for humanization of antibodies or antibody fragments are well-known in the art and can essentially be performed following the method of Winter and co-workers (Jones et al., Nature, 321:522-525 (1986); Riechmann et al., Nature, 332:323-327 (1988); Verhoeyen et al., Science, 239:1534-1536 (1988)), by substituting rodent CDRs or CDR sequences for the corresponding sequences of a human antibody, i.e., CDR-grafting (EP 239,400; PCT Publication No. WO 91/09967; and U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,816,567; 6,331,415; 5,225,539; 5,530,101; 5,585,089; 6,548,640, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety). In such humanized antibodies and antibody fragments, substantially less than an intact human variable domain has been substituted by the corresponding sequence from a nonhuman species. Humanized antibodies are often human antibodies in which some CDR residues and possibly some framework (FR) residues are substituted by residues from analogous sites in rodent antibodies. Humanization of antibodies and antibody fragments can also be achieved by veneering or resurfacing (EP 592,106; EP 519,596; Padlan, 1991, Molecular Immunology, 28(4/5):489-498; Studnicka et al., Protein Engineering, 7(6):805-814 (1994); and Roguska et al., PNAS, 91:969-973 (1994)) or chain shuffling (U.S. Pat. No. 5,565,332), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

The choice of human variable domains, both light and heavy, to be used in making the humanized antibodies is to reduce antigenicity. According to the so-called “best-fit” method, the sequence of the variable domain of a rodent antibody is screened against the entire library of known human variable-domain sequences. The human sequence which is closest to that of the rodent is then accepted as the human framework (FR) for the humanized antibody (Sims et al., J. Immunol., 151:2296 (1993); Chothia et al., J. Mol. Biol., 196:901 (1987), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference herein in their entirety). Another method uses a particular framework derived from the consensus sequence of all human antibodies of a particular subgroup of light or heavy chains. The same framework may be used for several different humanized antibodies (see, e.g., Nicholson et al. Mol. Immun. 34 (16-17): 1157-1165 (1997); Carter et al., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, 89:4285 (1992); Presta et al., J. Immunol., 151:2623 (1993), the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference herein in their entirety). In some embodiments, the framework region, e.g., all four framework regions, of the heavy chain variable region are derived from a V_H4-4-59 germline sequence. In one embodiment, the framework region can comprise, one, two, three, four or five modifications, e.g., substitutions, e.g., from the amino acid at the corresponding murine sequence. In one embodiment, the framework region, e.g., all four framework regions of the light chain variable region are derived from a VK3-1.25 germline sequence. In one embodiment, the framework region can comprise, one, two, three, four or five modifications, e.g., substitutions, e.g., from the amino acid at the corresponding murine sequence.

In some aspects, the portion of a TFP composition of the invention that comprises an antibody fragment is humanized with retention of high affinity for the target antigen and other favorable biological properties. According to one aspect of the invention, humanized antibodies and antibody fragments are prepared by a process of analysis of the parental sequences and various conceptual humanized products using three-dimensional models of the parental and humanized sequences. Three-dimensional immunoglobulin models are commonly available and are familiar to those skilled in the art. Computer programs are available which illustrate and display probable three-dimensional conformational structures of selected candidate immunoglobulin sequences. Inspection of these displays permits analysis of the likely role of the residues in the functioning of the candidate immunoglobulin sequence, e.g., the analysis of residues that influence the ability of the candidate immunoglobulin to bind the target antigen. In this way, FR residues can be selected and combined from the recipient and import sequences so that the desired antibody or antibody fragment characteristic, such as increased affinity for the target antigen, is achieved. In general, the CDR residues are directly and most substantially involved in influencing antigen binding.

In one aspect, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain is a fragment, e.g., a single chain variable fragment (scFv) or a camelid heavy chain (V_HH). In one aspect, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain is a Fv, a Fab, a (Fab′)₂, or a bi-functional (e.g. bi-specific) hybrid antibody (e.g., Lanzavecchia et al., Eur. J. Immunol. 17, 105 (1987)). In one aspect, the antibodies and fragments thereof of the invention binds a tumor-associated antigen protein with wild-type or enhanced affinity.

Also provided herein are methods for obtaining an antibody antigen binding domain specific for a target antigen (e.g., BCMA or any target antigen described elsewhere herein for targets of fusion moiety binding domains), the method comprising providing by way of addition, deletion, substitution or insertion of one or more amino acids in the amino acid sequence of a V_H(or V_HH) domain set out herein a V_Hdomain which is an amino acid sequence variant of the V_Hdomain, optionally combining the V_Hdomain thus provided with one or more V_Ldomains, and testing the V_Hdomain or V_H/V_Lcombination or combinations to identify a specific binding member or an antibody antigen binding domain specific for a target antigen of interest (e.g., BCMA, NKG2D, ROR1, or a TAA target of the combination of a CD16 TFP+an anti-TAA antibody) and optionally with one or more desired properties.

In some instances, V_Hdomains and scFvs can be prepared according to method known in the art (see, for example, Bird et al., (1988) Science 242:423-426 and Huston et al., (1988) Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 85:5879-5883). scFv molecules can be produced by linking V_Hand V_Lregions together using flexible polypeptide linkers. The scFv molecules comprise a linker (e.g., a Ser-Gly linker) with an optimized length and/or amino acid composition. The linker length can greatly affect how the variable regions of a scFv fold and interact. In fact, if a short polypeptide linker is employed (e.g., between 5-10 amino acids) intra-chain folding is prevented. Inter-chain folding is also required to bring the two variable regions together to form a functional epitope binding site. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a long linker (LL) sequence. In some instances, the long linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=2 to 4. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a short linker (SL) sequence. In some instances, the short linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=1 to 3. For examples of linker orientation and size see, e.g., Hollinger et al. 1993 Proc Natl Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 90:6444-6448, U.S. Patent Application Publication Nos. 2005/0100543, 2005/0175606, 2007/0014794, and PCT publication Nos. WO2006/020258 and WO2007/024715, is incorporated herein by reference.

A scFv can comprise a linker of about 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or greater than 15 residues between its V_Land V_Hregions. The linker sequence may comprise any naturally occurring amino acid. In some embodiments, the linker sequence comprises amino acids glycine and serine. In another embodiment, the linker sequence comprises sets of glycine and serine repeats such as (Gly₄Ser)_n, where n is a positive integer equal to or greater than 1. In one embodiment, the linker can be (Gly₄Ser)₄or (Gly₄Ser)₃. Variation in the linker length may retain or enhance activity, giving rise to superior efficacy in activity studies. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a long linker (LL) sequence. In some instances, the long linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=2 to 4. In some instances, the linker sequence comprises a short linker (SL) sequence. In some instances, the short linker sequence comprises (G₄S)_n, wherein n=1 to 3.

Stability and Mutations

The stability of an anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, e.g., scFv molecules (e.g., soluble scFv) can be evaluated in reference to the biophysical properties (e.g., thermal stability) of a conventional control scFv molecule or a full-length antibody. In one embodiment, the humanized or human scFv has a thermal stability that is greater than about 0.1, about 0.25, about 0.5, about 0.75, about 1, about 1.25, about 1.5, about 1.75, about 2, about 2.5, about 3, about 3.5, about 4, about 4.5, about 5, about 5.5, about 6, about 6.5, about 7, about 7.5, about 8, about 8.5, about 9, about 9.5, about 10 degrees, about 11 degrees, about 12 degrees, about 13 degrees, about 14 degrees, or about 15 degrees Celsius than a parent scFv in the described assays.

The improved thermal stability of the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, e.g., scFv is subsequently conferred to the entire tumor-associated antigen-TFP construct, leading to improved therapeutic properties of the anti-tumor-associated antigen TFP construct. The thermal stability of the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, e.g., scFv can be improved by at least about 2° C. or 3° C. as compared to a conventional antibody. In one embodiment, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, e.g., scFv has a 1° C. improved thermal stability as compared to a conventional antibody. In another embodiment, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, e.g., scFv has a 2° C. improved thermal stability as compared to a conventional antibody. In another embodiment, the scFv has a 4° C., 5° C., 6° C., 7° C., 8° C., 9° C., 10° C., 11° C., 12° C., 13° C., 14° C., or 15° C. improved thermal stability as compared to a conventional antibody. Comparisons can be made, for example, between the scFv molecules disclosed herein and scFv molecules or Fab fragments of an antibody from which the scFv V_Hand V_Lwere derived. Thermal stability can be measured using methods known in the art. For example, in one embodiment, T_Mcan be measured. Methods for measuring T_Mand other methods of determining protein stability are described below.

Mutations in scFv (arising through humanization or mutagenesis of the soluble scFv) alter the stability of the scFv and improve the overall stability of the scFv and the anti-tumor-associated antigen TFP construct. Stability of the humanized scFv is compared against the murine scFv using measurements such as T_M, temperature denaturation and temperature aggregation. In one embodiment, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, e.g., a scFv, comprises at least one mutation arising from the humanization process such that the mutated scFv confers improved stability to the anti-tumor-associated antigen TFP construct. In another embodiment, the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, e.g., scFv comprises at least 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 mutations arising from the humanization process such that the mutated scFv confers improved stability to the tumor-associated antigen-TFP construct.

In one aspect, the antigen binding domain of the TFP comprises an amino acid sequence that is homologous to an antigen binding domain amino acid sequence described herein, and the antigen binding domain retains the desired functional properties of the anti-tumor-associated antigen antibody fragments described herein. In one specific aspect, the TFP composition of the invention comprises an antibody fragment. In a further aspect, that antibody fragment comprises a scFv.

In various aspects, the antigen binding domain of the TFP is engineered by modifying one or more amino acids within one or both variable regions (e.g., V_Hand/or V_L), for example within one or more CDR regions and/or within one or more framework regions. In one specific aspect, the TFP composition of the invention comprises an antibody fragment. In a further aspect, that antibody fragment comprises a scFv.

It will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that the antibody or antibody fragment of the invention may further be modified such that they vary in amino acid sequence (e.g., from wild-type), but not in desired activity. For example, additional nucleotide substitutions leading to amino acid substitutions at “non-essential” amino acid residues may be made to the protein. For example, a nonessential amino acid residue in a molecule may be replaced with another amino acid residue from the same side chain family. In another embodiment, a string of amino acids can be replaced with a structurally similar string that differs in order and/or composition of side chain family members, e.g., a conservative substitution, in which an amino acid residue is replaced with an amino acid residue having a similar side chain, may be made.

Families of amino acid residues having similar side chains have been defined in the art, including basic side chains (e.g., lysine, arginine, histidine), acidic side chains (e.g., aspartic acid, glutamic acid), uncharged polar side chains (e.g., glycine, asparagine, glutamine, serine, threonine, tyrosine, cysteine), nonpolar side chains (e.g., alanine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, proline, phenylalanine, methionine, tryptophan), beta-branched side chains (e.g., threonine, valine, isoleucine) and aromatic side chains (e.g., tyrosine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, histidine).

Percent identity in the context of two or more nucleic acids or polypeptide sequences refers to two or more sequences that are the same. Two sequences are “substantially identical” if two sequences have a specified percentage of amino acid residues or nucleotides that are the same (e.g., 60% identity, optionally 70%, 71%, 72%, 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, or 99% identity over a specified region, or, when not specified, over the entire sequence), when compared and aligned for maximum correspondence over a comparison window, or designated region as measured using one of the following sequence comparison algorithms or by manual alignment and visual inspection. Optionally, the identity exists over a region that is at least about 50 nucleotides (or 10 amino acids) in length, or more preferably over a region that is 100 to 500 or 1000 or more nucleotides (or 20, 50, 200 or more amino acids) in length.

For sequence comparison, typically one sequence acts as a reference sequence, to which test sequences are compared. When using a sequence comparison algorithm, test and reference sequences are entered into a computer, subsequence coordinates are designated, if necessary, and sequence algorithm program parameters are designated. Default program parameters can be used, or alternative parameters can be designated. The sequence comparison algorithm then calculates the percent sequence identities for the test sequences relative to the reference sequence, based on the program parameters. Methods of alignment of sequences for comparison are well known in the art. Optimal alignment of sequences for comparison can be conducted, e.g., by the local homology algorithm of Smith and Waterman, (1970) Adv. Appl. Math. 2:482c, by the homology alignment algorithm of Needleman and Wunsch, (1970) J. Mol. Biol. 48:443, by the search for similarity method of Pearson and Lipman, (1988) Proc. Nat'l. Acad. Sci. USA 85:2444, by computerized implementations of these algorithms (GAP, BESTFIT, FASTA, and TFASTA in the Wisconsin Genetics Software Package, Genetics Computer Group, 575 Science Dr., Madison, Wis.), or by manual alignment and visual inspection (see, e.g., Brent et al., (2003) Current Protocols in Molecular Biology). Two examples of algorithms that are suitable for determining percent sequence identity and sequence similarity are the BLAST and BLAST 2.0 algorithms, which are described in Altschul et al., (1977) Nuc. Acids Res. 25:3389-3402; and Altschul et al., (1990) J. Mol. Biol. 215:403-410, respectively. Software for performing BLAST analyses is publicly available through the National Center for Biotechnology Information.

In one aspect, the present invention contemplates modifications of the starting antibody or fragment (e.g., scFv) amino acid sequence that generate functionally equivalent molecules. For example, the V_Hor V_Lof an anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, e.g., scFv, comprised in the TFP can be modified to retain at least about 70%, 71%. 72%. 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99% identity of the starting V_Hor V_Lframework region of the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, e.g., scFv. The present invention contemplates modifications of the entire TFP construct, e.g., modifications in one or more amino acid sequences of the various domains of the TFP construct in order to generate functionally equivalent molecules. The TFP construct can be modified to retain at least about 70%, 71%. 72%. 73%, 74%, 75%, 76%, 77%, 78%, 79%, 80%, 81%, 82%, 83%, 84%, 85%, 86%, 87%, 88%, 89%, 90%, 91%, 92%, 93%, 94%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98% or 99% identity of the starting TFP construct.

Extracellular Domain

The extracellular domain may be derived either from a natural or from a recombinant source. Where the source is natural, the domain may be derived from any protein, but in particular a membrane-bound or transmembrane protein. In one aspect, the extracellular domain is capable of associating with the transmembrane domain. An extracellular domain of particular use in this invention may include at least the extracellular region(s) of e.g., the alpha, beta or zeta chain of the T-cell receptor, or CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma, or CD3 delta, or in alternative embodiments, CD28, CD45, CD2, CD4, CD5, CD8, CD9, CD16, CD22, CD33, CD37, CD64, CD80, CD86, CD134, CD137, CD154.

Transmembrane Domain

In general, a TFP sequence contains an extracellular domain and a transmembrane domain encoded by a single genomic sequence. In alternative embodiments, a TFP can be designed to comprise a transmembrane domain that is heterologous to the extracellular domain of the TFP. A transmembrane domain can include one or more additional amino acids adjacent to the transmembrane region, e.g., one or more amino acid associated with the extracellular region of the protein from which the transmembrane was derived (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or up to 15 amino acids of the extracellular region) and/or one or more additional amino acids associated with the intracellular region of the protein from which the transmembrane protein is derived (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or up to 15 amino acids of the intracellular region). In one aspect, the transmembrane domain is one that is associated with one of the other domains of the TFP is used. In some instances, the transmembrane domain can be selected or modified by amino acid substitution to avoid binding of such domains to the transmembrane domains of the same or different surface membrane proteins, e.g., to minimize interactions with other members of the receptor complex. In one aspect, the transmembrane domain is capable of homodimerization with another TFP on the TFP-T-cell surface. In a different aspect, the amino acid sequence of the transmembrane domain may be modified or substituted so as to minimize interactions with the binding domains of the native binding partner present in the same TFP.

The transmembrane domain may be derived either from a natural or from a recombinant source. Where the source is natural, the domain may be derived from any membrane-bound or transmembrane protein. In one aspect, the transmembrane domain is capable of signaling to the intracellular domain(s) whenever the TFP has bound to a target. A transmembrane domain of particular use in this invention may include at least the transmembrane region(s) of e.g., the alpha, beta or zeta chain of the T-cell receptor, CD28, CD3 epsilon, CD45, CD4, CD5, CD8, CD9, CD16, CD22, CD33, CD37, CD64, CD80, CD86, CD134, CD137, CD154.

In some instances, the transmembrane domain can be attached to the extracellular region of the TFP, e.g., the antigen binding domain of the TFP, via a hinge, e.g., a hinge from a human protein. For example, in one embodiment, the hinge can be a human immunoglobulin (Ig) hinge, e.g., an IgG4 hinge, or a CD8a hinge.

Linkers

Optionally, a short oligo- or polypeptide linker, between 2 and 20 amino acids in length may form the linkage between the transmembrane domain and the cytoplasmic region of the TFP. A glycine-serine doublet provides a particularly suitable linker. For example, in one aspect, the linker comprises the amino acid sequence of GGGGSGGGGS (SEQ ID NO: 101). In some embodiments, the linker is encoded by a nucleotide sequence of GGTGGCGGAGGTTCTGGAGGTGGAGGTTCC (SEQ ID NO: 102). In some embodiments, the linker comprises the amino acid sequence of GGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE (SEQ ID NO: 1). In other embodiments, the linker comprises the amino acid sequence of AAAGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE (SEQ ID NO:2). In other embodiments, the linker is a long linker having the sequence AAIEVMYPPPYLGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE (SEQ ID NO:3). In some embodiments, the linker is encoded by a nucleotide sequence of GGTGGAGGCGGTTCTGGTGGAGGCGGTTCGGATGGCGGAGGTTCA (SEQ ID NO:66). In other embodiments, the linker is encoded by a nucleotide sequence of

(SEQ ID NO: 73)

GGAGAGGGTAAATCTTCCGGATCTGGTTCCGAAAGCAAGGCTAGC.

Cytoplasmic Domain

The cytoplasmic domain of the TFP can include an intracellular signaling domain, if the TFP contains CD3 gamma, delta or epsilon polypeptides; TCR alpha and TCR beta subunits are generally lacking in a signaling domain. An intracellular signaling domain is generally responsible for activation of at least one of the normal effector functions of the immune cell in which the TFP has been introduced. The term “effector function” refers to a specialized function of a cell. Effector function of a T-cell, for example, may be cytolytic activity or helper activity including the secretion of cytokines. Thus the term “intracellular signaling domain” refers to the portion of a protein which transduces the effector function signal and directs the cell to perform a specialized function. While usually the entire intracellular signaling domain can be employed, in many cases it is not necessary to use the entire chain. To the extent that a truncated portion of the intracellular signaling domain is used, such truncated portion may be used in place of the intact chain as long as it transduces the effector function signal. The term intracellular signaling domain is thus meant to include any truncated portion of the intracellular signaling domain sufficient to transduce the effector function signal.

Examples of intracellular signaling domains for use in the TFP of the invention include the cytoplasmic sequences of the T-cell receptor (TCR) and co-receptors that act in concert to initiate signal transduction following antigen receptor engagement, as well as any derivative or variant of these sequences and any recombinant sequence that has the same functional capability.

It is known that signals generated through the TCR alone are insufficient for full activation of naive T cells and that a secondary and/or costimulatory signal is required. Thus, naive T-cell activation can be said to be mediated by two distinct classes of cytoplasmic signaling sequences: those that initiate antigen-dependent primary activation through the TCR (primary intracellular signaling domains) and those that act in an antigen-independent manner to provide a secondary or costimulatory signal (secondary cytoplasmic domain, e.g., a costimulatory domain).

A primary signaling domain regulates primary activation of the TCR complex either in a stimulatory way, or in an inhibitory way. Primary intracellular signaling domains that act in a stimulatory manner may contain signaling motifs which are known as immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motifs (ITAMs).

Examples of ITAMs containing primary intracellular signaling domains that are of particular use in the invention include those of CD3 zeta, FcR gamma, FcR beta, CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, CD3 epsilon, CD5, CD22, CD79a, CD79b, and CD66d. In one embodiment, a TFP of the invention comprises an intracellular signaling domain, e.g., a primary signaling domain of CD3-epsilon. In one embodiment, a primary signaling domain comprises a modified ITAM domain, e.g., a mutated ITAM domain which has altered (e.g., increased or decreased) activity as compared to the native ITAM domain. In one embodiment, a primary signaling domain comprises a modified ITAM-containing primary intracellular signaling domain, e.g., an optimized and/or truncated ITAM-containing primary intracellular signaling domain. In an embodiment, a primary signaling domain comprises one, two, three, four or more ITAM motifs.

The intracellular signaling domain of the TFP can comprise the CD3 zeta signaling domain by itself or it can be combined with any other desired intracellular signaling domain(s) useful in the context of a TFP of the invention. For example, the intracellular signaling domain of the TFP can comprise a CD3 epsilon chain portion and a costimulatory signaling domain. The costimulatory signaling domain refers to a portion of the TFP comprising the intracellular domain of a costimulatory molecule. A costimulatory molecule is a cell surface molecule other than an antigen receptor or its ligands that is required for an efficient response of lymphocytes to an antigen. Examples of such molecules include CD27, CD28, 4-1BB (CD137), OX40, CD30, CD40, PD1, ICOS, lymphocyte function-associated antigen-1 (LFA-1), CD2, CD7, LIGHT, NKG2C, B7-H3, and a ligand that specifically binds with CD83, and the like. For example, CD27 costimulation has been demonstrated to enhance expansion, effector function, and survival of human TFP-T cells in vitro and augments human T-cell persistence and antitumor activity in vivo (Song et al. Blood. 2012; 119(3):696-706).

The intracellular signaling sequences within the cytoplasmic portion of the TFP of the invention may be linked to each other in a random or specified order. Optionally, a short oligo- or polypeptide linker, for example, between 2 and 10 amino acids (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10 amino acids) in length may form the linkage between intracellular signaling sequences.

In one embodiment, a glycine-serine doublet can be used as a suitable linker. In one embodiment, a single amino acid, e.g., an alanine, a glycine, can be used as a suitable linker.

In one aspect, the TFP-expressing cell described herein can further comprise a second TFP, e.g., a second TFP that includes a different antigen binding domain, e.g., to the same target (e.g., CD22) or a different target (e.g., CD123). In one embodiment, when the TFP-expressing cell comprises two or more different TFPs, the antigen binding domains of the different TFPs can be such that the antigen binding domains do not interact with one another. For example, a cell expressing a first and second TFP can have an antigen binding domain of the first TFP, e.g., as a fragment, e.g., a scFv, that does not associate with the antigen binding domain of the second TFP, e.g., the antigen binding domain of the second TFP is a V_HH.

In another aspect, the TFP-expressing cell described herein can further express another agent, e.g., an agent which enhances the activity of a TFP-expressing cell. For example, in one embodiment, the agent can be an agent which inhibits an inhibitory molecule. Inhibitory molecules, e.g., PD1, can, in some embodiments, decrease the ability of a TFP-expressing cell to mount an immune effector response. Examples of inhibitory molecules include PD1, PD-L1, CTLA4, TIM3, LAG3, VISTA, BTLA, TIGIT, LAIR1, CD160, 2B4 and TGFR beta. In one embodiment, the agent that inhibits an inhibitory molecule comprises a first polypeptide, e.g., an inhibitory molecule, associated with a second polypeptide that provides a positive signal to the cell, e.g., an intracellular signaling domain described herein. In one embodiment, the agent comprises a first polypeptide, e.g., of an inhibitory molecule such as PD1, LAG3, CTLA4, CD160, BTLA, LAIR1, TIM3, 2B4 and TIGIT, or a fragment of any of these (e.g., at least a portion of an extracellular domain of any of these), and a second polypeptide which is an intracellular signaling domain described herein (e.g., comprising a costimulatory domain (e.g., 4-1BB, CD27 or CD28, e.g., as described herein) and/or a primary signaling domain (e.g., a CD3 zeta signaling domain described herein). In one embodiment, the agent comprises a first polypeptide of PD1 or a fragment thereof (e.g., at least a portion of an extracellular domain of PD 1), and a second polypeptide of an intracellular signaling domain described herein (e.g., a CD28 signaling domain described herein and/or a CD3 zeta signaling domain described herein). PD1 is an inhibitory member of the CD28 family of receptors that also includes CD28, CTLA-4, ICOS, and BTLA. PD-1 is expressed on activated B cells, T cells and myeloid cells (Agata et al. 1996 Int. Immunol 8:765-75). Two ligands for PD1, PD-L1 and PD-L2 have been shown to downregulate T-cell activation upon binding to PD1 (Freeman et al. 2000 J Exp Med 192:1027-34; Latchman et al. 2001 Nat Immunol 2:261-8; Carter et al. 2002 Eur J Immunol 32:634-43). PD-L1 is abundant in human cancers (Dong et al. 2003 J Mol Med 81:281-7; Blank et al. 2005 Cancer Immunol. Immunother 54:307-314; Konishi et al. 2004 Clin Cancer Res 10:5094). Immune suppression can be reversed by inhibiting the local interaction of PD1 with PD-L1.

In one embodiment, the agent comprises the extracellular domain (ECD) of an inhibitory molecule, e.g., Programmed Death 1 (PD1) can be fused to a transmembrane domain and optionally an intracellular signaling domain such as 41BB and CD3 zeta (also referred to herein as a PD1 TFP). In one embodiment, the PD1 TFP, when used in combinations with an anti-tumor antigen TFP described herein, improves the persistence of the T-cell. In one embodiment, the TFP is a PD1 TFP comprising the extracellular domain of PD 1. Alternatively, provided are TFPs containing an antibody or antibody fragment such as a scFv that specifically binds to the Programmed Death-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) or Programmed Death-Ligand 2 (PD-L2).

In another aspect, the present invention provides a population of TFP-expressing T cells, e.g., TFP-T cells. In some embodiments, the population of TFP-expressing T cells comprises a mixture of cells expressing different TFPs. For example, in one embodiment, the population of TFP-T cells can include a first cell expressing a TFP having an anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain described herein, and a second cell expressing a TFP having a different anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, e.g., an anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain described herein that differs from the anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain in the TFP expressed by the first cell. As another example, the population of TFP-expressing cells can include a first cell expressing a TFP that includes an anti-tumor-associated antigen binding domain, e.g., as described herein, and a second cell expressing a TFP that includes an antigen binding domain to a target other than tumor-associated antigen (e.g., another tumor-associated antigen).

In another aspect, the present invention provides a population of cells wherein at least one cell in the population expresses a TFP having an anti-tumor-associated antigen domain described herein, and a second cell expressing another agent, e.g., an agent which enhances the activity of a TFP-expressing cell. For example, in one embodiment, the agent can be an agent which inhibits an inhibitory molecule. Inhibitory molecules, e.g., can, in some embodiments, decrease the ability of a TFP-expressing cell to mount an immune effector response. Examples of inhibitory molecules include PD1, PD-L1, PD-L2, CTLA4, TIM3, LAG3, VISTA, BTLA, TIGIT, LAIR1, CD160, 2B4 and TGFR beta. In one embodiment, the agent that inhibits an inhibitory molecule comprises a first polypeptide, e.g., an inhibitory molecule, associated with a second polypeptide that provides a positive signal to the cell, e.g., an intracellular signaling domain described herein.

Disclosed herein are methods for producing in vitro transcribed RNA encoding TFPs. The present invention also includes a TFP encoding RNA construct that can be directly transfected into a cell. A method for generating mRNA for use in transfection can involve in vitro transcription (IVT) of a template with specially designed primers, followed by polyA addition, to produce a construct containing 3′ and 5′ untranslated sequence (“UTR”), a 5′ cap and/or Internal Ribosome Entry Site (IRES), the nucleic acid to be expressed, and a polyA tail, typically 50-2000 bases in length. RNA so produced can efficiently transfect different kinds of cells. In one aspect, the template includes sequences for the TFP.

In one aspect, the anti-tumor-associated antigen TFP is encoded by a messenger RNA (mRNA). In one aspect, the mRNA encoding the anti-tumor-associated antigen TFP is introduced into a T-cell for production of a TFP-T-cell. In one embodiment, the in vitro transcribed RNA TFP can be introduced to a cell as a form of transient transfection. The RNA is produced by in vitro transcription using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-generated template. DNA of interest from any source can be directly converted by PCR into a template for in vitro mRNA synthesis using appropriate primers and RNA polymerase. The source of the DNA can be, for example, genomic DNA, plasmid DNA, phage DNA, cDNA, synthetic DNA sequence or any other appropriate source of DNA. The desired template for in vitro transcription is a TFP of the present invention. In one embodiment, the DNA to be used for PCR contains an open reading frame. The DNA can be from a naturally occurring DNA sequence from the genome of an organism. In one embodiment, the nucleic acid can include some or all of the 5′ and/or 3′ untranslated regions (UTRs). The nucleic acid can include exons and introns. In one embodiment, the DNA to be used for PCR is a human nucleic acid sequence. In another embodiment, the DNA to be used for PCR is a human nucleic acid sequence including the 5′ and 3′ UTRs. The DNA can alternatively be an artificial DNA sequence that is not normally expressed in a naturally occurring organism. An exemplary artificial DNA sequence is one that contains portions of genes that are ligated together to form an open reading frame that encodes a fusion protein. The portions of DNA that are ligated together can be from a single organism or from more than one organism.

PCR is used to generate a template for in vitro transcription of mRNA which is used for transfection. Methods for performing PCR are well known in the art. Primers for use in PCR are designed to have regions that are substantially complementary to regions of the DNA to be used as a template for the PCR. “Substantially complementary,” as used herein, refers to sequences of nucleotides where a majority or all of the bases in the primer sequence are complementary, or one or more bases are non-complementary, or mismatched. Substantially complementary sequences are able to anneal or hybridize with the intended DNA target under annealing conditions used for PCR. The primers can be designed to be substantially complementary to any portion of the DNA template. For example, the primers can be designed to amplify the portion of a nucleic acid that is normally transcribed in cells (the open reading frame), including 5′ and 3′ UTRs. The primers can also be designed to amplify a portion of a nucleic acid that encodes a particular domain of interest. In one embodiment, the primers are designed to amplify the coding region of a human cDNA, including all or portions of the 5′ and 3′ UTRs. Primers useful for PCR can be generated by synthetic methods that are well known in the art. “Forward primers” are primers that contain a region of nucleotides that are substantially complementary to nucleotides on the DNA template that are upstream of the DNA sequence that is to be amplified. “Upstream” is used herein to refer to a location 5, to the DNA sequence to be amplified relative to the coding strand. “Reverse primers” are primers that contain a region of nucleotides that are substantially complementary to a double-stranded DNA template that are downstream of the DNA sequence that is to be amplified. “Downstream” is used herein to refer to a location 3′ to the DNA sequence to be amplified relative to the coding strand.

Any DNA polymerase useful for PCR can be used in the methods disclosed herein. The reagents and polymerase are commercially available from a number of sources.

Chemical structures with the ability to promote stability and/or translation efficiency may also be used. The RNA preferably has 5′ and 3′ UTRs. In one embodiment, the 5′ UTR is between one and 3,000 nucleotides in length. The length of 5′ and 3′ UTR sequences to be added to the coding region can be altered by different methods, including, but not limited to, designing primers for PCR that anneal to different regions of the UTRs. Using this approach, one of ordinary skill in the art can modify the 5′ and 3′ UTR lengths required to achieve optimal translation efficiency following transfection of the transcribed RNA.

The 5′ and 3′ UTRs can be the naturally occurring, endogenous 5′ and 3′ UTRs for the nucleic acid of interest. Alternatively, UTR sequences that are not endogenous to the nucleic acid of interest can be added by incorporating the UTR sequences into the forward and reverse primers or by any other modifications of the template. The use of UTR sequences that are not endogenous to the nucleic acid of interest can be useful for modifying the stability and/or translation efficiency of the RNA. For example, it is known that AU-rich elements in 3′UTR sequences can decrease the stability of mRNA. Therefore, 3′ UTRs can be selected or designed to increase the stability of the transcribed RNA based on properties of UTRs that are well known in the art.

In one embodiment, the 5′ UTR can contain the Kozak sequence of the endogenous nucleic acid. Alternatively, when a 5′ UTR that is not endogenous to the nucleic acid of interest is being added by PCR as described above, a consensus Kozak sequence can be redesigned by adding the 5′ UTR sequence. Kozak sequences can increase the efficiency of translation of some RNA transcripts, but does not appear to be required for all RNAs to enable efficient translation. The requirement for Kozak sequences for many mRNAs is known in the art. In other embodiments, the 5′ UTR can be 5′UTR of an RNA virus whose RNA genome is stable in cells. In other embodiments, various nucleotide analogues can be used in the 3′ or 5′ UTR to impede exonuclease degradation of the mRNA.

To enable synthesis of RNA from a DNA template without the need for gene cloning, a promoter of transcription should be attached to the DNA template upstream of the sequence to be transcribed. When a sequence that functions as a promoter for an RNA polymerase is added to the 5′ end of the forward primer, the RNA polymerase promoter becomes incorporated into the PCR product upstream of the open reading frame that is to be transcribed. In one preferred embodiment, the promoter is a T7 polymerase promoter, as described elsewhere herein. Other useful promoters include, but are not limited to, T3 and SP6 RNA polymerase promoters. Consensus nucleotide sequences for T7, T3 and SP6 promoters are known in the art.

In a preferred embodiment, the mRNA has both a cap on the 5′ end and a 3′ poly(A) tail which determine ribosome binding, initiation of translation and stability mRNA in the cell. On a circular DNA template, for instance, plasmid DNA, RNA polymerase produces a long concatameric product which is not suitable for expression in eukaryotic cells. The transcription of plasmid DNA linearized at the end of the 3′ UTR results in normal sized mRNA which is not effective in eukaryotic transfection even if it is polyadenylated after transcription.

On a linear DNA template, phage T7 RNA polymerase can extend the 3′ end of the transcript beyond the last base of the template (Schenborn and Mierendorf, Nuc Acids Res., 13:6223-36 (1985); Nacheva and Berzal-Herranz, Eur. J. Biochem., 270:1485-65 (2003).

The conventional method of integration of polyA/T stretches into a DNA template is molecular cloning. However, polyA/T sequence integrated into plasmid DNA can cause plasmid instability, which is why plasmid DNA templates obtained from bacterial cells are often highly contaminated with deletions and other aberrations. This makes cloning procedures not only laborious and time consuming but often not reliable. That is why a method which allows construction of DNA templates with polyA/T 3′ stretch without cloning highly desirable.

The polyA/T segment of the transcriptional DNA template can be produced during PCR by using a reverse primer containing a polyT tail, such as 100 T tail (size can be 50-5000 Ts), or after PCR by any other method, including, but not limited to, DNA ligation or in vitro recombination. Poly(A) tails also provide stability to RNAs and reduce their degradation. Generally, the length of a poly(A) tail positively correlates with the stability of the transcribed RNA. In one embodiment, the poly(A) tail is between 100 and 5000 adenosines.

Poly(A) tails of RNAs can be further extended following in vitro transcription with the use of a poly(A) polymerase, such as E. coli polyA polymerase (E-PAP). In one embodiment, increasing the length of a poly(A) tail from 100 nucleotides to between 300 and 400 nucleotides results in about a two-fold increase in the translation efficiency of the RNA. Additionally, the attachment of different chemical groups to the 3′ end can increase mRNA stability. Such attachment can contain modified/artificial nucleotides, aptamers and other compounds. For example, ATP analogs can be incorporated into the poly(A) tail using poly(A) polymerase. ATP analogs can further increase the stability of the RNA.

5′ caps on also provide stability to RNA molecules. In a preferred embodiment, RNAs produced by the methods disclosed herein include a 5′ cap. The 5′ cap is provided using techniques known in the art and described herein (Cougot, et al., Trends in Biochem. Sci., 29:436-444 (2001); Stepinski, et al., RNA, 7:1468-95 (2001); Elango, et al., Biochim. Biophys. Res. Commun., 330:958-966 (2005)).

The RNAs produced by the methods disclosed herein can also contain an internal ribosome entry site (IRES) sequence. The IRES sequence may be any viral, chromosomal or artificially designed sequence which initiates cap-independent ribosome binding to mRNA and facilitates the initiation of translation. Any solutes suitable for cell electroporation, which can contain factors facilitating cellular permeability and viability such as sugars, peptides, lipids, proteins, antioxidants, and surfactants can be included.

RNA can be introduced into target cells using any of a number of different methods, for instance, commercially available methods which include, but are not limited to, electroporation (Amaxa Nucleofector-II (Amaxa Biosystems, Cologne, Germany)), (ECM 830 (BTX) (Harvard Instruments, Boston, Mass.) or the Gene Pulser II (BioRad, Denver, Colo.), Multiporator (Eppendort, Hamburg Germany), cationic liposome mediated transfection using lipofection, polymer encapsulation, peptide mediated transfection, or biolistic particle delivery systems such as “gene guns” (see, for example, Nishikawa, et al. Hum Gene Ther., 12(8):861-70 (2001).

Nucleic Acid Constructs Encoding a TFP

The present invention also provides nucleic acid molecules encoding one or more TFP constructs described herein. In one aspect, the nucleic acid molecule is provided as a messenger RNA transcript. In one aspect, the nucleic acid molecule is provided as a DNA construct. Exemplary DNA sequences encoding binders, linkers, and TFPs in their expression plasmids are disclosed in Appendix A.

The nucleic acid sequences coding for the desired molecules can be obtained using recombinant methods known in the art, such as, for example by screening libraries from cells expressing the gene, by deriving the gene from a vector known to include the same, or by isolating directly from cells and tissues containing the same, using standard techniques. Alternatively, the gene of interest can be produced synthetically, rather than cloned.

The present invention also provides vectors in which a DNA of the present invention is inserted. Vectors derived from retroviruses such as the lentivirus are suitable tools to achieve long-term gene transfer since they allow long-term, stable integration of a transgene and its propagation in daughter cells. Lentiviral vectors have the added advantage over vectors derived from onco-retroviruses such as murine leukemia viruses in that they can transduce non-proliferating cells, such as hepatocytes. They also have the added advantage of low immunogenicity.

In another embodiment, the vector comprising the nucleic acid encoding the desired TFP of the invention is an adenoviral vector (A5/35).

In another embodiment, one or more domains of the TFP construct (e.g., extracellular, transmembrane, and intracellular signaling domain) are engineered using a gene editing technique such as clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR®, see, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 8,697,359), transcription activator-like effector nucleases (TALEN, see, e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 9,393,257), meganucleases (naturally occurring endodeoxyribonucleases having large recognition sites comprising double-stranded DNA sequences of 12 to 40 base pairs), or zinc finger nuclease (ZFN, see, e.g., Urnov et al., Nat. Rev. Genetics (2010) v11, 636-646) methods. In this way, a chimeric construct may be engineered to combine desirable characteristics of each subunit, such as conformation or signaling capabilities. See also Sander & Joung, Nat. Biotech. (2014) v32, 347-55; and June et al., 2009 Nature Reviews Immunol. 9.10: 704-716, each incorporated herein by reference. In some embodiments, one or more of the extracellular domain, the transmembrane domain, or the cytoplasmic domain of a TFP subunit are engineered to have aspects of more than one natural TCR subunit domain (i.e., are chimeric).

The expression constructs of the present invention may also be used for nucleic acid immunization and gene therapy, using standard gene delivery protocols. Methods for gene delivery are known in the art (see, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,399,346, 5,580,859, 5,589,466, incorporated by reference herein in their entireties). In another embodiment, the invention provides a gene therapy vector.

The nucleic acid can be cloned into a number of types of vectors. For example, the nucleic acid can be cloned into a vector including, but not limited to a plasmid, a phagemid, a phage derivative, an animal virus, and a cosmid. Vectors of particular interest include expression vectors, replication vectors, probe generation vectors, and sequencing vectors.

Further, the expression vector may be provided to a cell in the form of a viral vector. Viral vector technology is well known in the art and is described, e.g., in Sambrook et al., 2012, Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, volumes 1-4, Cold Spring Harbor Press, N.Y.), and in other virology and molecular biology manuals. Viruses, which are useful as vectors include, but are not limited to, retroviruses, adenoviruses, adeno-associated viruses, herpes viruses, and lentiviruses. In general, a suitable vector contains an origin of replication functional in at least one organism, a promoter sequence, convenient restriction endonuclease sites, and one or more selectable markers (e.g., WO 01/96584; WO 01/29058; and U.S. Pat. No. 6,326,193).

A number of virally based systems have been developed for gene transfer into mammalian cells. For example, retroviruses provide a convenient platform for gene delivery systems. A selected gene can be inserted into a vector and packaged in retroviral particles using techniques known in the art. The recombinant virus can then be isolated and delivered to cells of the subject either in vivo or ex vivo. A number of retroviral systems are known in the art. In some embodiments, adenovirus vectors are used. A number of adenovirus vectors are known in the art. In one embodiment, lentivirus vectors are used.

Additional promoter elements, e.g., enhancers, regulate the frequency of transcriptional initiation. Typically, these are located in the region 30-110 bp upstream of the start site, although a number of promoters have been shown to contain functional elements downstream of the start site as well. The spacing between promoter elements frequently is flexible, so that promoter function is preserved when elements are inverted or moved relative to one another. In the thymidine kinase (tk) promoter, the spacing between promoter elements can be increased to 50 bp apart before activity begins to decline. Depending on the promoter, it appears that individual elements can function either cooperatively or independently to activate transcription.

An example of a promoter that is capable of expressing a TFP transgene in a mammalian T-cell is the EF1a promoter. The native EF1a promoter drives expression of the alpha subunit of the elongation factor-1 complex, which is responsible for the enzymatic delivery of aminoacyl tRNAs to the ribosome. The EF1a promoter has been extensively used in mammalian expression plasmids and has been shown to be effective in driving TFP expression from transgenes cloned into a lentiviral vector (see, e.g., Milone et al., Mol. Ther. 17(8): 1453-1464 (2009)). Another example of a promoter is the immediate early cytomegalovirus (CMV) promoter sequence. This promoter sequence is a strong constitutive promoter sequence capable of driving high levels of expression of any polynucleotide sequence operatively linked thereto. However, other constitutive promoter sequences may also be used, including, but not limited to the simian virus 40 (SV40) early promoter, mouse mammary tumor virus (MMTV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) long terminal repeat (LTR) promoter, MoMuLV promoter, an avian leukemia virus promoter, an Epstein-Barr virus immediate early promoter, a Rous sarcoma virus promoter, as well as human gene promoters such as, but not limited to, the actin promoter, the myosin promoter, the elongation factor-1a promoter, the hemoglobin promoter, and the creatine kinase promoter. Further, the invention should not be limited to the use of constitutive promoters. Inducible promoters are also contemplated as part of the invention. The use of an inducible promoter provides a molecular switch capable of turning on expression of the polynucleotide sequence which it is operatively linked when such expression is desired, or turning off the expression when expression is not desired. Examples of inducible promoters include, but are not limited to a metallothionine promoter, a glucocorticoid promoter, a progesterone promoter, and a tetracycline-regulated promoter.

In order to assess the expression of a TFP polypeptide or portions thereof, the expression vector to be introduced into a cell can also contain either a selectable marker gene or a reporter gene or both to facilitate identification and selection of expressing cells from the population of cells sought to be transfected or infected through viral vectors. In other aspects, the selectable marker may be carried on a separate piece of DNA and used in a co-transfection procedure. Both selectable markers and reporter genes may be flanked with appropriate regulatory sequences to enable expression in the host cells. Useful selectable markers include, for example, antibiotic-resistance genes, such as neo and the like.

Reporter genes are used for identifying potentially transfected cells and for evaluating the functionality of regulatory sequences. In general, a reporter gene is a gene that is not present in or expressed by the recipient organism or tissue and that encodes a polypeptide whose expression is manifested by some easily detectable property, e.g., enzymatic activity. Expression of the reporter gene is assayed at a suitable time after the DNA has been introduced into the recipient cells. Suitable reporter genes may include genes encoding luciferase, beta-galactosidase, chloramphenicol acetyl transferase, secreted alkaline phosphatase, or the green fluorescent protein gene (e.g., Ui-Tei et al., 2000 FEBS Letters 479: 79-82). Suitable expression systems are well known and may be prepared using known techniques or obtained commercially. In general, the construct with the minimal 5′ flanking region showing the highest level of expression of reporter gene is identified as the promoter. Such promoter regions may be linked to a reporter gene and used to evaluate agents for the ability to modulate promoter-driven transcription.

Methods of introducing and expressing genes into a cell are known in the art. In the context of an expression vector, the vector can be readily introduced into a host cell, e.g., mammalian, bacterial, yeast, or insect cell by any method in the art. For example, the expression vector can be transferred into a host cell by physical, chemical, or biological means.

Physical methods for introducing a polynucleotide into a host cell include calcium phosphate precipitation, lipofection, particle bombardment, microinjection, electroporation, and the like. Methods for producing cells comprising vectors and/or exogenous nucleic acids are well-known in the art (see, e.g., Sambrook et al., 2012, Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual, volumes 1-4, Cold Spring Harbor Press, N.Y.). One method for the introduction of a polynucleotide into a host cell is calcium phosphate transfection

Biological methods for introducing a polynucleotide of interest into a host cell include the use of DNA and RNA vectors. Viral vectors, and especially retroviral vectors, have become the most widely used method for inserting genes into mammalian, e.g., human cells. Other viral vectors can be derived from lentivirus, poxviruses, herpes simplex virus I, adenoviruses and adeno-associated viruses, and the like (see, e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,350,674 and 5,585,362).

Chemical means for introducing a polynucleotide into a host cell include colloidal dispersion systems, such as macromolecule complexes, nanocapsules, microspheres, beads, and lipid-based systems including oil-in-water emulsions, micelles, mixed micelles, and liposomes. An exemplary colloidal system for use as a delivery vehicle in vitro and in vivo is a liposome (e.g., an artificial membrane vesicle). Other methods of state-of-the-art targeted delivery of nucleic acids are available, such as delivery of polynucleotides with targeted nanoparticles or other suitable sub-micron sized delivery system.

In the case where a non-viral delivery system is utilized, an exemplary delivery vehicle is a liposome. The use of lipid formulations is contemplated for the introduction of the nucleic acids into a host cell (in vitro, ex vivo or in vivo). In another aspect, the nucleic acid may be associated with a lipid. The nucleic acid associated with a lipid may be encapsulated in the aqueous interior of a liposome, interspersed within the lipid bilayer of a liposome, attached to a liposome via a linking molecule that is associated with both the liposome and the oligonucleotide, entrapped in a liposome, complexed with a liposome, dispersed in a solution containing a lipid, mixed with a lipid, combined with a lipid, contained as a suspension in a lipid, contained or complexed with a micelle, or otherwise associated with a lipid. Lipid, lipid/DNA or lipid/expression vector associated compositions are not limited to any particular structure in solution. For example, they may be present in a bilayer structure, as micelles, or with a “collapsed” structure. They may also simply be interspersed in a solution, possibly forming aggregates that are not uniform in size or shape. Lipids are fatty substances which may be naturally occurring or synthetic lipids. For example, lipids include the fatty droplets that naturally occur in the cytoplasm as well as the class of compounds which contain long-chain aliphatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives, such as fatty acids, alcohols, amines, amino alcohols, and aldehydes.

Lipids suitable for use can be obtained from commercial sources. For example, dimyristyl phosphatidylcholine (“DMPC”) can be obtained from Sigma, St. Louis, Mo.; dicetyl phosphate (“DCP”) can be obtained from K & K Laboratories (Plainview, N.Y.); cholesterol (“Choi”) can be obtained from Calbiochem-Behring; dimyristyl phosphatidylglycerol (“DMPG”) and other lipids may be obtained from Avanti Polar Lipids, Inc. (Birmingham, Ala.). Stock solutions of lipids in chloroform or chloroform/methanol can be stored at about −20° C. Chloroform is used as the only solvent since it is more readily evaporated than methanol. “Liposome” is a generic term encompassing a variety of single and multilamellar lipid vehicles formed by the generation of enclosed lipid bilayers or aggregates. Liposomes can be characterized as having vesicular structures with a phospholipid bilayer membrane and an inner aqueous medium. Multilamellar liposomes have multiple lipid layers separated by aqueous medium. They form spontaneously when phospholipids are suspended in an excess of aqueous solution. The lipid components undergo self-rearrangement before the formation of closed structures and entrap water and dissolved solutes between the lipid bilayers (Ghosh et al., 1991 Glycobiology 5: 505-10). However, compositions that have different structures in solution than the normal vesicular structure are also encompassed. For example, the lipids may assume a micellar structure or merely exist as nonuniform aggregates of lipid molecules. Also contemplated are lipofectamine-nucleic acid complexes.

Regardless of the method used to introduce exogenous nucleic acids into a host cell or otherwise expose a cell to the inhibitor of the present invention, in order to confirm the presence of the recombinant DNA sequence in the host cell, a variety of assays may be performed. Such assays include, for example, “molecular biological” assays well known to those of skill in the art, such as Southern and Northern blotting, RT-PCR and PCR; “biochemical” assays, such as detecting the presence or absence of a particular peptide, e.g., by immunological means (ELISAs and Western blots) or by assays described herein to identify agents falling within the scope of the invention.

The present invention further provides a vector comprising a TFP encoding nucleic acid molecule. In one aspect, a TFP vector can be directly transduced into a cell, e.g., a T-cell. In one aspect, the vector is a cloning or expression vector, e.g., a vector including, but not limited to, one or more plasmids (e.g., expression plasmids, cloning vectors, minicircles, minivectors, double minute chromosomes), retroviral and lentiviral vector constructs. In one aspect, the vector is capable of expressing the TFP construct in mammalian T cells. In one aspect, the mammalian T-cell is a human T-cell.

Sources of T Cells

Prior to expansion and genetic modification, a source of T cells is obtained from a subject. The term “subject” is intended to include living organisms in which an immune response can be elicited (e.g., mammals). Examples of subjects include humans, dogs, cats, mice, rats, and transgenic species thereof. T cells can be obtained from a number of sources, including peripheral blood mononuclear cells, bone marrow, lymph node tissue, cord blood, thymus tissue, tissue from a site of infection, ascites, pleural effusion, spleen tissue, and tumors. In certain aspects of the present invention, any number of T-cell lines available in the art, may be used. In certain aspects of the present invention, T cells can be obtained from a unit of blood collected from a subject using any number of techniques known to the skilled artisan, such as Ficoll® separation. In one preferred aspect, cells from the circulating blood of an individual are obtained by apheresis. The apheresis product typically contains lymphocytes, including T cells, monocytes, granulocytes, B cells, other nucleated white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. In one aspect, the cells collected by apheresis may be washed to remove the plasma fraction and to place the cells in an appropriate buffer or media for subsequent processing steps. In one aspect of the invention, the cells are washed with phosphate buffered saline (PBS). In an alternative aspect, the wash solution lacks calcium and may lack magnesium or may lack many if not all divalent cations. Initial activation steps in the absence of calcium can lead to magnified activation. As those of ordinary skill in the art would readily appreciate a washing step may be accomplished by methods known to those in the art, such as by using a semi-automated “flow-through” centrifuge (for example, the COBE® 2991 cell processor, the Baxter CytoMate®, or the Haemonetics® Cell Saver® 5) according to the manufacturer's instructions. After washing, the cells may be resuspended in a variety of biocompatible buffers, such as, for example, Ca-free, Mg-free PBS, PlasmaLyte® A, or other saline solution with or without buffer. Alternatively, the undesirable components of the apheresis sample may be removed and the cells directly resuspended in culture media.

In one aspect, T cells are isolated from peripheral blood lymphocytes by lysing the red blood cells and depleting the monocytes, for example, by centrifugation through a Percoll® gradient or by counterflow centrifugal elutriation. A specific subpopulation of T cells, such as CD3⁺, CD28⁺, CD4⁺, CD8⁺, CD45RA⁺, and CD45RO⁺ T cells, can be further isolated by positive or negative selection techniques. For example, in one aspect, T cells are isolated by incubation with anti-CD3/anti-CD28 (e.g., 3×28)-conjugated beads, such as Dynabeads® M-450 CD3/CD28 T, for a time period sufficient for positive selection of the desired T cells. In one aspect, the time period is about 30 minutes. In a further aspect, the time period ranges from 30 minutes to 36 hours or longer and all integer values there between. In a further aspect, the time period is at least 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 hours. In yet another preferred aspect, the time period is 10 to 24 hours. In one aspect, the incubation time period is 24 hours. Longer incubation times may be used to isolate T cells in any situation where there are few T cells as compared to other cell types, such in isolating tumor infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) from tumor tissue or from immunocompromised individuals. Further, use of longer incubation times can increase the efficiency of capture of CD8⁺ T cells. Thus, by simply shortening or lengthening the time T cells are allowed to bind to the CD3/CD28 beads and/or by increasing or decreasing the ratio of beads to T cells (as described further herein), subpopulations of T cells can be preferentially selected for or against at culture initiation or at other time points during the process. Additionally, by increasing or decreasing the ratio of anti-CD3 and/or anti-CD28 antibodies on the beads or other surface, subpopulations of T cells can be preferentially selected for or against at culture initiation or at other desired time points. The skilled artisan would recognize that multiple rounds of selection can also be used in the context of this invention. In certain aspects, it may be desirable to perform the selection procedure and use the “unselected” cells in the activation and expansion process. “Unselected” cells can also be subjected to further rounds of selection.

Enrichment of a T-cell population by negative selection can be accomplished with a combination of antibodies directed to surface markers unique to the negatively selected cells. One method is cell sorting and/or selection via negative magnetic immunoadherence or flow cytometry that uses a cocktail of monoclonal antibodies directed to cell surface markers present on the cells negatively selected. For example, to enrich for CD4+ cells by negative selection, a monoclonal antibody cocktail typically includes antibodies to CD14, CD20, CD11b, CD16, HLA-DR, and CD8. In certain aspects, it may be desirable to enrich for or positively select for regulatory T cells which typically express CD4+, CD25+, CD62Lhi, GITR⁺, and FoxP3⁺. Alternatively, in certain aspects, T regulatory cells are depleted by anti-C25 conjugated beads or other similar method of selection.

In one embodiment, a T-cell population can be selected that expresses one or more of IFN-γ, TNF-alpha, IL-17A, IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, GM-CSF, IL-10, IL-13, granzyme B, and perforin, or other appropriate molecules, e.g., other cytokines. Methods for screening for cell expression can be determined, e.g., by the methods described in PCT Publication No.: WO2013/126712.

For isolation of a desired population of cells by positive or negative selection, the concentration of cells and surface (e.g., particles such as beads) can be varied. In certain aspects, it may be desirable to significantly decrease the volume in which beads and cells are mixed together (e.g., increase the concentration of cells), to ensure maximum contact of cells and beads. For example, in one aspect, a concentration of 2 billion cells/mL is used. In one aspect, a concentration of 1 billion cells/mL is used. In a further aspect, greater than 100 million cells/mL is used. In a further aspect, a concentration of cells of 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 million cells/mL is used. In yet one aspect, a concentration of cells from 75, 80, 85, 90, 95, or 100 million cells/mL is used. In further aspects, concentrations of 125 or 150 million cells/mL can be used. Using high concentrations can result in increased cell yield, cell activation, and cell expansion. Further, use of high cell concentrations allows more efficient capture of cells that may weakly express target antigens of interest, such as CD28-negative T cells, or from samples where there are many tumor cells present (e.g., leukemic blood, tumor tissue, etc.). Such populations of cells may have therapeutic value and would be desirable to obtain. For example, using high concentration of cells allows more efficient selection of CD8⁺ T cells that normally have weaker CD28 expression.

In a related aspect, it may be desirable to use lower concentrations of cells. By significantly diluting the mixture of T cells and surface (e.g., particles such as beads), interactions between the particles and cells is minimized. This selects for cells that express high amounts of desired antigens to be bound to the particles. For example, CD4⁺ T cells express higher levels of CD28 and are more efficiently captured than CD8⁺ T cells in dilute concentrations. In one aspect, the concentration of cells used is 5×10⁶/mL. In other aspects, the concentration used can be from about 1×10⁵/mL to 1×10⁶/mL, and any integer value in between. In other aspects, the cells may be incubated on a rotator for varying lengths of time at varying speeds at either 2-10° C. or at room temperature.

T cells for stimulation can also be frozen after a washing step. Wishing not to be bound by theory, the freeze and subsequent thaw step provides a more uniform product by removing granulocytes and to some extent monocytes in the cell population. After the washing step that removes plasma and platelets, the cells may be suspended in a freezing solution. While many freezing solutions and parameters are known in the art and will be useful in this context, one method involves using PBS containing 20% DMSO and 8% human serum albumin, or culture media containing 10% Dextran 40 and 5% Dextrose, 20% Human Serum Albumin and 7.5% DMSO, or 31.25% Plasmalyte-A, 31.25% Dextrose 5%, 0.45% NaCl, 10% Dextran 40 and 5% Dextrose, 20% Human Serum Albumin, and 7.5% DMSO or other suitable cell freezing media containing for example, Hespan® and PlasmaLyte® A, the cells then are frozen to −80° C. at a rate of 1 per minute and stored in the vapor phase of a liquid nitrogen storage tank. Other methods of controlled freezing may be used as well as uncontrolled freezing immediately at −20° C. or in liquid nitrogen. In certain aspects, cryopreserved cells are thawed and washed as described herein and allowed to rest for one hour at room temperature prior to activation using the methods of the present invention.

Also contemplated in the context of the invention is the collection of blood samples or apheresis product from a subject at a time period prior to when the expanded cells as described herein might be needed. As such, the source of the cells to be expanded can be collected at any time point necessary, and desired cells, such as T cells, isolated and frozen for later use in T-cell therapy for any number of diseases or conditions that would benefit from T-cell therapy, such as those described herein. In one aspect, a blood sample or an apheresis is taken from a generally healthy subject. In certain aspects, a blood sample or an apheresis is taken from a generally healthy subject who is at risk of developing a disease, but who has not yet developed a disease, and the cells of interest are isolated and frozen for later use. In certain aspects, the T cells may be expanded, frozen, and used at a later time. In certain aspects, samples are collected from a patient shortly after diagnosis of a particular disease as described herein but prior to any treatments. In a further aspect, the cells are isolated from a blood sample or an apheresis from a subject prior to any number of relevant treatment modalities, including but not limited to treatment with agents such as natalizumab, efalizumab, antiviral agents, chemotherapy, radiation, immunosuppressive agents, such as cyclosporin, azathioprine, methotrexate, mycophenolate, and tacrolimus (FK506), antibodies, or other immunoablative agents such as alemtuzumab, anti-CD3 antibodies, cyclophosphamide, fludarabine, cyclosporin, rapamycin, mycophenolic acid, steroids, romidepsin (formerly FR901228), and irradiation.

In a further aspect of the present invention, T cells are obtained from a patient directly following treatment that leaves the subject with functional T cells. In this regard, it has been observed that following certain cancer treatments, in particular treatments with drugs that damage the immune system, shortly after treatment during the period when patients would normally be recovering from the treatment, the quality of T cells obtained may be optimal or improved for their ability to expand ex vivo. Likewise, following ex vivo manipulation using the methods described herein, these cells may be in a preferred state for enhanced engraftment and in vivo expansion. Thus, it is contemplated within the context of the present invention to collect blood cells, including T cells, dendritic cells, or other cells of the hematopoietic lineage, during this recovery phase. Further, in certain aspects, mobilization (for example, mobilization with GM-CSF) and conditioning regimens can be used to create a condition in a subject wherein repopulation, recirculation, regeneration, and/or expansion of particular cell types is favored, especially during a defined window of time following therapy. Illustrative cell types include T cells, B cells, dendritic cells, and other cells of the immune system.

Activation and Expansion of T Cells

T cells may be activated and expanded generally using methods as described, for example, in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,352,694; 6,534,055; 6,905,680; 6,692,964; 5,858,358; 6,887,466; 6,905,681; 7,144,575; 7,067,318; 7,172,869; 7,232,566; 7,175,843; 5,883,223; 6,905,874; 6,797,514; 6,867,041; and 7,572,631.

Generally, the T cells of the invention may be expanded by contact with a surface having attached thereto an agent that stimulates a CD3/TCR complex associated signal and a ligand that stimulates a costimulatory molecule on the surface of the T cells. In particular, T-cell populations may be stimulated as described herein, such as by contact with an anti-CD3 antibody, or antigen-binding fragment thereof, or an anti-CD2 antibody immobilized on a surface, or by contact with a protein kinase C activator (e.g., bryostatin) in conjunction with a calcium ionophore. For co-stimulation of an accessory molecule on the surface of the T cells, a ligand that binds the accessory molecule is used. For example, a population of T cells can be contacted with an anti-CD3 antibody and an anti-CD28 antibody, under conditions appropriate for stimulating proliferation of the T cells. To stimulate proliferation of either CD4⁺ T cells or CD8⁺ T cells, an anti-CD3 antibody and an anti-CD28 antibody. Examples of an anti-CD28 antibody include 9.3, B-T3, XR-CD28 (Diaclone, Besancon, France) can be used as can other methods commonly known in the art (Berg et al., Transplant Proc. 30(8):3975-3977, 1998; Haanen et al., J. Exp. Med. 190(9):13191328, 1999; Garland et al., J. Immunol. Meth. 227(1-2):53-63, 1999).

T cells that have been exposed to varied stimulation times may exhibit different characteristics. For example, typical blood or apheresed peripheral blood mononuclear cell products have a helper T-cell population (TH, CD4⁺) that is greater than the cytotoxic or suppressor T-cell population (TC, CD8+). Ex vivo expansion of T cells by stimulating CD3 and CD28 receptors produces a population of T cells that prior to about days 8-9 consists predominately of TH cells, while after about days 8-9, the population of T cells comprises an increasingly greater population of TC cells. Accordingly, depending on the purpose of treatment, infusing a subject with a T-cell population comprising predominately of TH cells may be advantageous. Similarly, if an antigen-specific subset of TC cells has been isolated it may be beneficial to expand this subset to a greater degree.

Further, in addition to CD4 and CD8 markers, other phenotypic markers vary significantly, but in large part, reproducibly during the course of the cell expansion process. Thus, such reproducibility enables the ability to tailor an activated T-cell product for specific purposes.

Once an anti-tumor-associated antigen TFP is constructed, various assays can be used to evaluate the activity of the molecule, such as but not limited to, the ability to expand T cells following antigen stimulation, sustain T-cell expansion in the absence of re-stimulation, and anti-cancer activities in appropriate in vitro and animal models. Assays to evaluate the effects of an anti-tumor-associated antigen TFP are described in further detail below

Western blot analysis of TFP expression in primary T cells can be used to detect the presence of monomers and dimers (see, e.g., Milone et al., Molecular Therapy 17(8): 1453-1464 (2009)). Very briefly, T cells (1:1 mixture of CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cells) expressing the TFPs are expanded in vitro for more than 10 days followed by lysis and SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions. TFPs are detected by Western blotting using an antibody to a TCR chain. The same T-cell subsets are used for SDS-PAGE analysis under non-reducing conditions to permit evaluation of covalent dimer formation.

In vitro expansion of TFP+ T cells following antigen stimulation can be measured by flow cytometry. For example, a mixture of CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cells are stimulated with alphaCD3/alphaCD28 and APCs followed by transduction with lentiviral vectors expressing GFP under the control of the promoters to be analyzed. Exemplary promoters include the CMV IE gene, EF-lalpha, ubiquitin C, or phosphoglycerokinase (PGK) promoters. GFP fluorescence is evaluated on day 6 of culture in the CD4⁺ and/or CD8⁺ T-cell subsets by flow cytometry (see, e.g., Milone et al., Molecular Therapy 17(8): 1453-1464 (2009)). Alternatively, a mixture of CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cells are stimulated with alphaCD3/alphaCD28 coated magnetic beads on day 0, and transduced with TFP on day 1 using a bicistronic lentiviral vector expressing TFP along with eGFP using a 2A ribosomal skipping sequence.

Sustained TFP+ T-cell expansion in the absence of re-stimulation can also be measured (see, e.g., Milone et al., Molecular Therapy 17(8): 1453-1464 (2009)). Briefly, mean T-cell volume (fl) is measured on day 8 of culture using a Coulter Multisizer III particle counter following stimulation with alphaCD3/alphaCD28 coated magnetic beads on day 0, and transduction with the indicated TFP on day 1.

Animal models can also be used to measure a TFP-T activity. For example, xenograft model using human BCMA-specific TFP⁺ T cells to treat a cancer in immunodeficient mice (see, e.g., Milone et al., Molecular Therapy 17(8): 1453-1464 (2009)). Very briefly, after establishment of cancer, mice are randomized as to treatment groups. Different numbers of engineered T cells are coinjected at a 1:1 ratio into NOD/SCID/γ−/− mice bearing cancer. The number of copies of each vector in spleen DNA from mice is evaluated at various times following T-cell injection. Animals are assessed for cancer at weekly intervals. Peripheral blood tumor-associated antigen⁺ cancer cell counts are measured in mice that are injected with alpha tumor-associated antigen-zeta TFP⁺ T cells or mock-transduced T cells. Survival curves for the groups are compared using the log-rank test. In addition, absolute peripheral blood CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T-cell counts 4 weeks following T-cell injection in NOD/SCID/γ−/− mice can also be analyzed. Mice are injected with cancer cells and 3 weeks later are injected with T cells engineered to express TFP by a bicistronic lentiviral vector that encodes the TFP linked to eGFP. T cells are normalized to 45-50% input GFP+ T cells by mixing with mock-transduced cells prior to injection, and confirmed by flow cytometry. Animals are assessed for cancer at 1-week intervals. Survival curves for the TFP+ T-cell groups are compared using the log-rank test.

Dose dependent TFP treatment response can be evaluated (see, e.g., Milone et al., Molecular Therapy 17(8): 1453-1464 (2009)). For example, peripheral blood is obtained 35-70 days after establishing cancer in mice injected on day 21 with TFP T cells, an equivalent number of mock-transduced T cells, or no T cells. Mice from each group are randomly bled for determination of peripheral blood+cancer cell counts and then killed on days 35 and 49. The remaining animals are evaluated on days 57 and 70.

Assessment of cell proliferation and cytokine production has been previously described, e.g., at Milone et al., Molecular Therapy 17(8): 1453-1464 (2009). Briefly, assessment of TFP-mediated proliferation is performed in microtiter plates by mixing washed T cells with cells expressing BCMA or CD32 and CD137 (KT32-BBL) for a final T-cell:cell expressing BCMA ratio of 2:1. Cells expressing BCMA cells are irradiated with gamma-radiation prior to use. Anti-CD3ε (clone OKT3) and anti-CD28 (clone 9.3) monoclonal antibodies are added to cultures with KT32-BBL cells to serve as a positive control for stimulating T-cell proliferation since these signals support long-term CD8⁺ T-cell expansion ex vivo. T cells are enumerated in cultures using CountBright™ fluorescent beads (Invitrogen) and flow cytometry as described by the manufacturer. TFP+ T cells are identified by GFP expression using T cells that are engineered with eGFP-2A linked TFP-expressing lentiviral vectors. For TFP+ T cells not expressing GFP, the TFP+ T cells are detected with biotinylated recombinant BCMA protein and a secondary avidin-PE conjugate. CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ expression on T cells are also simultaneously detected with specific monoclonal antibodies (BD Biosciences). Cytokine measurements are performed on supernatants collected 24 hours following re-stimulation using the human TH1/TH2 cytokine cytometric bead array kit (BD Biosciences) according the manufacturer's instructions. Fluorescence is assessed using a FACScalibur™ flow cytometer, and data is analyzed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Cytotoxicity can be assessed by a standard ⁵¹Cr-release assay (see, e.g., Milone et al., Molecular Therapy 17(8): 1453-1464 (2009)). Briefly, target cells are loaded with ⁵¹Cr (as NaCrO₄, New England Nuclear) at 37° C. for 2 hours with frequent agitation, washed twice in complete RPMI and plated into microtiter plates. Effector T cells are mixed with target cells in the wells in complete RPMI at varying ratios of effector cell:target cell (E:T). Additional wells containing media only (spontaneous release, SR) or a 1% solution of triton-X 100 detergent (total release, TR) are also prepared. After 4 hours of incubation at 37° C., supernatant from each well is harvested. Released ⁵¹Cr is then measured using a gamma particle counter (Packard Instrument Co., Waltham, Mass.). Each condition is performed in at least triplicate, and the percentage of lysis is calculated using the formula: % Lysis=(ER−SR)/(TR−SR), where ER represents the average ⁵¹Cr released for each experimental condition.

Imaging technologies can be used to evaluate specific trafficking and proliferation of TFPs in tumor-bearing animal models. Such assays have been described, e.g., in Barrett et al., Human Gene Therapy 22:1575-1586 (2011). Briefly, NOD/SCID/γc−/− (NSG) mice are injected IV with cancer cells followed 7 days later with T cells 4 hour after electroporation with the TFP constructs. The T cells are stably transfected with a lentiviral construct to express firefly luciferase, and mice are imaged for bioluminescence. Alternatively, therapeutic efficacy and specificity of a single injection of TFP+ T cells in a cancer xenograft model can be measured as follows: NSG mice are injected with cancer cells transduced to stably express firefly luciferase, followed by a single tail-vein injection of T cells electroporated with BCMA TFP 7 days later. Animals are imaged at various time points post injection. For example, photon-density heat maps of firefly luciferase positive cancer in representative mice at day 5 (2 days before treatment) and day 8 (24 hours post TFP+PBLs) can be generated.

Other assays, including those described in the Example section herein as well as those that are known in the art can also be used to evaluate the anti-TAA TFP constructs disclosed herein.

Therapeutic Applications
Tumor Antigen Associated Diseases or Disorders

While examples and embodiments have been provided herein, additional techniques and embodiments related to, e.g., ROR1-associated diseases and/or anti-ROR1 antibodies and uses therefor, may be found in U.S. Pat. No. 9,217,040, filed Jan. 13, 2013; U.S. Pat. No. 9,758,586, filed Nov. 30, 2011; International Publication No. WO 2012076066, filed Jun. 17, 2011; Mato, A. & Porter, D. (2015) Blood 126(4), 478-485; Choi, M., et al. (2015) Clinical Lymphoma, Myeloma & Leukemia 15(S1), S167-S169; Cui, B., et al. (2015) Cancer Research 73(12), 3649-3660; Yu, J., et al. (2015) Journal of Clinical Investigation 10(1172), 1-34; Borcherding, N., et al. (2014) Protein Cell 5(7), 496-502; Zhang, S., et al. (2012) The American Journal of Pathology 181(6), 1903-1910; Hudecek, M., et al. (2010) Blood 116(22), 4532-4541; and Deniger, D., et al. (2015) PLoS ONE 10(6), 1-19, which are entirely incorporated herein by reference.

In one aspect, the invention provides methods for treating a disease associated with a TAA, e.g., ROR1 or NKG2D ligand (NKG2DL) expression. In one aspect, the invention provides methods for treating a disease wherein part of the tumor is negative for NKG2DL and part of the tumor is positive for NKG2DL. For example, the TFP is useful for treating subjects that have undergone treatment for a disease associated with elevated expression of NKG2DL, wherein the subject that has undergone treatment for elevated levels of NKG2DL exhibits a disease associated with elevated levels of NKG2DL.

In one aspect, the invention pertains to a vector comprising a TAA-binding TFP operably linked to promoter for expression in mammalian T cells. In one aspect, the invention provides a recombinant T-cell expressing the, e.g., NKG2D TFP for use in treating NKG2DL-expressing tumors, wherein the recombinant T-cell expressing the NKG2D TFP is termed a NKG2D TFP-T. In one aspect, the NKG2D TFP-T is capable of contacting a tumor cell with at least one NKG2DL expressed on its surface such that the TFP-T targets the tumor cell and growth of the tumor is inhibited.

Dual Specificity TFPs

Many patients treated with cancer therapeutics that are directed to one target on a tumor cell, e.g., BCMA, CD19, CD20, CD22, CD123, etc., become resistant over time as escape mechanisms such as alternate signaling pathways and feedback loops become activated. Dual specificity therapeutics attempt to address this by combining targets that often substitute for each other as escape routes. Therapeutic T cell populations having TCRs specific to more than one tumor-associated antigen are promising combination therapeutics.

Tumor Associated Antigen Targets for Anti-TAA TFP-T Cells, Dual Specificity Anti-TAA TFP T Cells,

Or for CD-16 TFP T Cells in Combination with an Anti-TAA Antibody

Exemplary tumor-associated antigens include, but are not limited to, oncofetal antigens (e.g., those expressed in fetal tissues and in cancerous somatic cells), oncoviral antigens (e.g., those encoded by tumorigenic transforming viruses), overexpressed/accumulated antigens (e.g., those expressed by both normal and neoplastic tissue, with the level of expression highly elevated in neoplasia), cancer-testis antigens (e.g., those expressed only by cancer cells and adult reproductive tissues such as testis and placenta), lineage-restricted antigens (e.g., those expressed largely by a single cancer histotype), mutated antigens (e.g., those expressed by cancer as a result of genetic mutation or alteration in transcription), post-translationally altered antigens (e.g., those tumor-associated alterations in glycosylation, etc.), and idiotypic antigens (e.g., those from highly polymorphic genes where a tumor cell expresses a specific clonotype, e.g., as in B cell, T cell lymphoma/leukemia resulting from clonal aberrancies). Exemplary tumor-associated antigens include, but are not limited to, antigens of alpha-actinin-4, ARTC1, BCR-ABL fusion protein (b3a2), B-RAF, CASP-5, CASP-8, beta-catenin, Cdc27, CDK4, CDK12, CDKN2A, CLPP, COA-1, CSNKiA1, dek-can fusion protein, EFTUD2, Elongation factor 2, ETV6-AML1 fusion protein, FLT3-ITD, FNDC3B, FN1, GAS7, GPNMB, HAUS3, HSDL1, LDLR-fucosyltransferase AS fusion protein, HLA-A2d, HLA-Alld, hsp70-2, MART2, MATN, ME1, MUM-if, MUM-2, MUM-3, neo-PAP, Myosin class I, NFYC, OGT, OS-9, p53, pml-RARalpha fusion protein, PPP1R3B, PRDX5, PTPRK, K-ras, N-ras, RBAF600, SIRT2, SNRPD1, SYT-SSX1 or -SSX2 fusion protein, TGF-betaRII, triosephosphate isomerase, BAGE-1, D393-CD20n, Cyclin-A1, GAGE-1, GAGE-2, GAGE-8, GAGE-3, GAGE-4, GAGE-5, GAGE-6, GAGE-7, GnTVf, HERV-K-MEL, KK-LC-1, KM-HN-1, LAGE-1, LY6K, MAGE-A1, MAGE-A2, MAGE-A3, MAGE-A4, MAGE-A6, MAGE-A9, MAGE-A10, MAGE-A12 m, MAGE-C1, MAGE-C2, mucink, NA88-A, NY-ESO-1/LAGE-2, SAGE, Spl7, SSX-2, SSX-4, TAG-1, TAG-2, TRAG-3, TRP2-INT2g, XAGE-1b/GAGED2a, Gene/protein, CEA, gp100/Pmel17, mammaglobin-A, Melan-A/MART-1, NY-BR-1, OA1, PAP, PSA, RAB38/NY-MEL-1, TRP-1/gp75, TRP-2, tyrosinase, adipophilin, AIM-2, ALDH1A1, BCLX (L), BING-4, CALCA, CD45, CD274, CPSF, cyclin D1, DKKi, ENAH (hMena), EpCAM, EphA3, EZH2, FGF5, glypican-3, G250/MN/CAIX, HER-2/neu, HLA-DOB, Hepsin, IDO1, IGF2B3, ILi3Ralpha2, Intestinal carboxyl esterase, alpha-foetoprotein, Kallikrein 4, KIF20A, Lengsin, M-CSF, MCSP, mdm-2, Meloe, Midkine, MMP-2, MMP-7, MUC1, MUC5AC, p53, PAX5, PBF, PRAME, PSMA, RAGE-1, RGS5, RhoC, RNF43, RU2AS, secernin 1, SOX10, STEAP1, survivin, Telomerase, TPBG, VEGF, and WT1.

In one aspect, the invention provides methods for treating a disease associated with at least one tumor-associated antigen expression. In one aspect, the invention provides methods for treating a disease wherein part of the tumor is negative for the tumor associated antigen and part of the tumor is positive for the tumor associated antigen. For example, the antibody or TFP of the invention is useful for treating subjects that have undergone treatment for a disease associated with elevated expression of said tumor antigen, wherein the subject that has undergone treatment for elevated levels of the tumor associated antigen exhibits a disease associated with elevated levels of the tumor associated antigen.

In one aspect, the invention pertains to a vector comprising an anti-tumor-associated antigen antibody or TFP operably linked to promoter for expression in mammalian T cells. In one aspect, the invention provides a recombinant T-cell expressing a tumor-associated antigen TFP for use in treating tumor-associated antigen-expressing tumors, wherein the recombinant T-cell expressing the tumor-associated antigen TFP is termed a tumor-associated antigen TFP-T. In one aspect, the tumor-associated antigen TFP-T of the invention is capable of contacting a tumor cell with at least one tumor-associated antigen TFP of the invention expressed on its surface such that the TFP-T targets the tumor cell and growth of the tumor is inhibited.

In one aspect, the invention pertains to a method of inhibiting growth of a tumor-associated antigen-expressing tumor cell, comprising contacting the tumor cell with a tumor-associated antigen antibody or TFP T-cell of the present invention such that the TFP-T is activated in response to the antigen and targets the cancer cell, wherein the growth of the tumor is inhibited.

In one aspect, the invention pertains to a method of treating cancer in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject a tumor-associated antigen antibody, bispecific antibody, or TFP T-cell of the present invention such that the cancer is treated in the subject. An example of a cancer that is treatable by the tumor-associated antigen TFP T-cell of the invention is a cancer associated with expression of tumor-associated antigen. In one aspect, the cancer is a myeloma. In one aspect, the cancer is a lymphoma. In one aspect, the cancer is colon cancer.

In some embodiments, tumor-associated antigen antibodies or TFP therapy can be used in combination with one or more additional therapies. In some instances, such additional therapies comprise a chemotherapeutic agent, e.g., cyclophosphamide. In some instances, such additional therapies comprise surgical resection or radiation treatment.

In one aspect, disclosed herein is a method of cellular therapy wherein T cells are genetically modified to express a TFP and the TFP-expressing T-cell is infused to a recipient in need thereof. The infused cell is able to kill tumor cells in the recipient. Unlike antibody therapies, TFP-expressing T cells are able to replicate in vivo resulting in long-term persistence that can lead to sustained tumor control. In various aspects, the T cells administered to the patient, or their progeny, persist in the patient for at least four months, five months, six months, seven months, eight months, nine months, ten months, eleven months, twelve months, thirteen months, fourteen month, fifteen months, sixteen months, seventeen months, eighteen months, nineteen months, twenty months, twenty-one months, twenty-two months, twenty-three months, two years, three years, four years, or five years after administration of the T-cell to the patient.

In some instances, disclosed herein is a type of cellular therapy where T cells are modified, e.g., by in vitro transcribed RNA, to transiently express a TFP and the TFP-expressing T-cell is infused to a recipient in need thereof. The infused cell is able to kill tumor cells in the recipient. Thus, in various aspects, the T cells administered to the patient, is present for less than one month, e.g., three weeks, two weeks, or one week, after administration of the T-cell to the patient.

Without wishing to be bound by any particular theory, the anti-tumor immunity response elicited by the TFP-expressing T cells may be an active or a passive immune response, or alternatively may be due to a direct vs indirect immune response. In one aspect, the TFP transduced T cells exhibit specific proinflammatory cytokine secretion and potent cytolytic activity in response to human cancer cells expressing the tumor-associated antigen, resist soluble tumor-associated antigen inhibition, mediate bystander killing and/or mediate regression of an established human tumor. For example, antigen-less tumor cells within a heterogeneous field of tumor-associated antigen-expressing tumor may be susceptible to indirect destruction by tumor-associated antigen-redirected T cells that has previously reacted against adjacent antigen-positive cancer cells.

In one aspect, the human TFP-modified T cells of the invention may be a type of vaccine for ex vivo immunization and/or in vivo therapy in a mammal. In one aspect, the mammal is a human.

With respect to ex vivo immunization, at least one of the following occurs in vitro prior to administering the cell into a mammal: i) expansion of the cells, ii) introducing a nucleic acid encoding a TFP to the cells or iii) cryopreservation of the cells.

Ex vivo procedures are well known in the art and are discussed more fully below. Briefly, cells are isolated from a mammal (e.g., a human) and genetically modified (i.e., transduced or transfected in vitro) with a vector expressing a TFP disclosed herein. The TFP-modified cell can be administered to a mammalian recipient to provide a therapeutic benefit. The mammalian recipient may be a human and the TFP-modified cell can be autologous with respect to the recipient. Alternatively, the cells can be allogeneic, syngeneic or xenogeneic with respect to the recipient.

The procedure for ex vivo expansion of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells is described, e.g., in U.S. Pat. No. 5,199,942, incorporated herein by reference, can be applied to the cells of the present invention. Other suitable methods are known in the art; therefore, the present invention is not limited to any particular method of ex vivo expansion of the cells. Briefly, ex vivo culture and expansion of T cells comprises: (1) collecting CD34+ hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells from a mammal from peripheral blood harvest or bone marrow explants; and (2) expanding such cells ex vivo. In addition to the cellular growth factors described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,199,942, other factors such as flt3-L, IL-1, IL-3 and c-kit ligand, can be used for culturing and expansion of the cells.

In addition to using a cell-based vaccine in terms of ex vivo immunization, the present invention also provides compositions and methods for in vivo immunization to elicit an immune response directed against an antigen in a patient.

Generally, the cells activated and expanded as described herein may be utilized in the treatment and prevention of diseases that arise in individuals who are immunocompromised. In particular, the TFP-modified T cells of the invention are used in the treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions associated with expression of tumor-associated antigens. In certain aspects, the cells of the invention are used in the treatment of patients at risk for developing diseases, disorders and conditions associated with expression of tumor-associated antigens. Thus, the present invention provides methods for the treatment or prevention of diseases, disorders and conditions associated with expression of tumor-associated antigens comprising administering to a subject in need thereof, a therapeutically effective amount of the TFP-modified T cells of the invention.

In one aspect, the antibodies or TFP-T cells of the inventions may be used to treat a proliferative disease such as a cancer or malignancy or is a precancerous condition. In one aspect, the cancer is a myeloma. In one aspect, the cancer is a lymphoma. In one aspect, the cancer is a colon cancer. Further, a disease associated with tumor-associated antigen expression includes, but is not limited to, e.g., atypical and/or non-classical cancers, malignancies, precancerous conditions or proliferative diseases expressing tumor-associated antigens. Non-cancer related indications associated with expression of tumor-associated antigens vary depending on the antigen, but are not limited to, e.g., infectious disease, autoimmune disease, (e.g., lupus), inflammatory disorders (allergy and asthma) and transplantation.

The antibodies or TFP-modified T cells of the present invention may be administered either alone, or as a pharmaceutical composition in combination with diluents and/or with other components such as IL-2, IL-7, IL-12, IL-15 or other cytokines or cell populations.

The present invention also provides methods for inhibiting the proliferation or reducing a tumor-associated antigen-expressing cell population, the methods comprising contacting a population of cells comprising a tumor-associated antigen-expressing cell with an anti-tumor-associated antigen TFP-T-cell of the invention that binds to the tumor-associated antigen-expressing cell. In a specific aspect, the present invention provides methods for inhibiting the proliferation or reducing the population of cancer cells expressing tumor-associated antigen, the methods comprising contacting the tumor-associated antigen-expressing cancer cell population with an anti-tumor-associated antigen antibody or TFP-T-cell of the invention that binds to the tumor-associated antigen-expressing cell. In one aspect, the present invention provides methods for inhibiting the proliferation or reducing the population of cancer cells expressing tumor-associated antigen, the methods comprising contacting the tumor-associated antigen-expressing cancer cell population with an anti-tumor-associated antigen antibody or TFP-T-cell of the invention that binds to the tumor-associated antigen-expressing cell. In certain aspects, the anti-tumor-associated antigen antibody or TFP-T-cell of the invention reduces the quantity, number, amount or percentage of cells and/or cancer cells by at least 25%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 65%, at least 75%, at least 85%, at least 95%, or at least 99% in a subject with or animal model for multiple myeloma or another cancer associated with tumor-associated antigen-expressing cells relative to a negative control. In one aspect, the subject is a human.

The present invention also provides methods for preventing, treating and/or managing a disease associated with tumor-associated antigen-expressing cells (e.g., a cancer expressing tumor-associated antigen), the methods comprising administering to a subject in need an anti-tumor-associated antigen antibody or TFP-T-cell of the invention that binds to the tumor-associated antigen-expressing cell. In one aspect, the subject is a human. Non-limiting examples of disorders associated with tumor-associated antigen-expressing cells include autoimmune disorders (such as lupus), inflammatory disorders (such as allergies and asthma) and cancers (such as hematological cancers or atypical cancers expressing tumor-associated antigen).

The present invention also provides methods for preventing, treating and/or managing a disease associated with tumor-associated antigen-expressing cells, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need an anti-tumor-associated antigen antibody or TFP-T-cell of the invention that binds to the tumor-associated antigen-expressing cell. In one aspect, the subject is a human.

The present invention provides methods for preventing relapse of cancer associated with tumor-associated antigen-expressing cells, the methods comprising administering to a subject in need thereof an anti-tumor-associated antigen antibody and/or TFP-T-cell of the invention that binds to the tumor-associated antigen-expressing cell. In one aspect, the methods comprise administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of an anti-tumor-associated antigen antibody or TFP-T-cell described herein that binds to the tumor-associated antigen-expressing cell in combination with an effective amount of another therapy.

Combination Therapies

An antibody or TFP-expressing cell described herein may be used in combination with other known agents and therapies. Administered “in combination”, as used herein, means that two (or more) different treatments are delivered to the subject during the course of the subject's affliction with the disorder, e.g., the two or more treatments are delivered after the subject has been diagnosed with the disorder and before the disorder has been cured or eliminated or treatment has ceased for other reasons. In some embodiments, the delivery of one treatment is still occurring when the delivery of the second begins, so that there is overlap in terms of administration. This is sometimes referred to herein as “simultaneous” or “concurrent delivery”. In other embodiments, the delivery of one treatment ends before the delivery of the other treatment begins. In some embodiments of either case, the treatment is more effective because of combined administration. For example, the second treatment is more effective, e.g., an equivalent effect is seen with less of the second treatment, or the second treatment reduces symptoms to a greater extent, than would be seen if the second treatment were administered in the absence of the first treatment or the analogous situation is seen with the first treatment. In some embodiments, delivery is such that the reduction in a symptom, or other parameter related to the disorder is greater than what would be observed with one treatment delivered in the absence of the other. The effect of the two treatments can be partially additive, wholly additive, or greater than additive. The delivery can be such that an effect of the first treatment delivered is still detectable when the second is delivered.

Anti-Cancer Antibodies for Combination Therapies with CD16 TFP T Cells

The CD16 TFPs disclosed herein are administered in combination with an anti-cancer antibody. Any IgG1 or IgG4 anti-cancer antibody against a tumor-associated antigen expressed on the surface of a tumor cell is suitable for use in the combinations and methods disclosed herein. Such antibodies include, but are not limited to, antibodies against 5T4, 8H9, αvβθ integrin, αvβθ integrin, alphafetoprotein (AFP), B7-H6, CA-125 carbonic anhydrase 9 (CA9), CD19, CD20, CD22, CD30, CD33, CD38, CD44, CD44v6, CD44v7/8, CD52, CD123, CD171, carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), EpCAM (epithelial cell adhesion molecule), E-cadherin, EMA (epithelial membrane antigen), EGFRvlll, epithelial glycoprotein-2 (EGP-2), epithelial glycoprotein-40 (EGP-40), ErbB1/EGFR, ErbB2/HER2/neu/EGFR2, ErbB3/HER3, ErbB4, epithelial tumor antigen (ETA), folate binding protein (FBP), fetal acetylcholine receptor (AchR), folate receptor-u, G250/CAIX, ganglioside 2 (GD2), ganglioside 3 (GD3), HLA-A1, HLA-A2, high molecular weight melanoma-associated antigen (HMW-MAA), IL-13 receptor α2 (IL-13Ru2), kinase insert domain receptor (KDR), k-light chain, Lewis Y (LeY), L1 cell adhesion molecule, melanoma-associated antigen (MAGE-A1), mesothelin, mucin-1 (MUC1), mucin-16 (MUC16), natural killer group 2 member D (NKG2D) ligands, nerve cell adhesion molecule (NCAM), CTLA-4, PD-1, PD-L1, NY-ESO-1, oncofetal antigen (h5T4), prostate stem cell antigen (PSCA), prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA), receptor-tyrosine kinase-like orphan receptor 1 (ROR1), TAA targeted by mAb IgE, tumor-associated glycoprotein-72 (TAG-72), tyrosinase, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors. In one embodiment, the tumor-associated antigen is an antigen not expressed on the cell surface of cells of normal (i.e., non-cancerous) tissue. In another embodiment, the tumor-associated antigen is expressed on the cell surface of cells of normal tissue at a much lower level (e.g., fewer receptors per cell) than the antigen is expressed on tumor cells.

Other Combinations

In some embodiments, the “at least one additional therapeutic agent” includes a TFP-expressing cell. Also provided are T cells that express multiple TFPs, which bind to the same or different target antigens, or same or different epitopes on the same target antigen. Also provided are populations of T cells in which a first subset of T cells expresses a first TFP and a second subset of T cells express a second TFP.

A TFP-expressing cell described herein and the at least one additional therapeutic agent can be administered simultaneously, in the same or in separate compositions, or sequentially. For sequential administration, the TFP-expressing cell described herein can be administered first, and the additional agent can be administered second, or the order of administration can be reversed.

In further aspects, a TFP-expressing cell described herein may be used in a treatment regimen in combination with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunosuppressive agents, such as cyclosporin, azathioprine, methotrexate, mycophenolate, antibodies, or other immunoablative agents such as alemtuzumab, anti-CD3 antibodies or other antibody therapies, cyclophosphamide, fludarabine, cyclosporin, tacrolimus (fujimycin), rapamycin, mycophenolic acid, steroids, romidepsin (also known as FR901228), cytokines, and irradiation. peptide vaccine, such as that described in Izumoto et al. 2008 J Neurosurg 108:963-971.

In one embodiment, the subject can be administered an agent which reduces or ameliorates a side effect associated with the administration of a TFP-expressing cell. Side effects associated with the administration of a TFP-expressing cell include, but are not limited to cytokine release syndrome (CRS), and hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), also termed Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS). Symptoms of CRS include high fevers, nausea, transient hypotension, hypoxia, and the like. Accordingly, the methods described herein can comprise administering a TFP-expressing cell described herein to a subject and further administering an agent to manage elevated levels of a soluble factor resulting from treatment with a TFP-expressing cell. In one embodiment, the soluble factor elevated in the subject is one or more of IFN-γ, TNFα, IL-2, IL-6, and IL-8. Therefore, an agent administered to treat this side effect can be an agent that neutralizes one or more of these soluble factors. Such agents include, but are not limited to a steroid, an inhibitor of TNFα, and an inhibitor of IL-6. An example of a TNFα inhibitor is etanercept (marketed under the name ENBREL®). An example of an IL-6 inhibitor is tocilizumab (marketed under the name ACTEMRA®).

In one embodiment, the subject can be administered an agent which enhances the activity of a TFP-expressing cell. For example, in one embodiment, the agent can be an agent which inhibits an inhibitory molecule. Inhibitory molecules, e.g., Programmed Death 1 (PD1), can, in some embodiments, decrease the ability of a TFP-expressing cell to mount an immune effector response. Examples of inhibitory molecules include PD1, PD-L1, CTLA4, TIM3, LAG3, VISTA, BTLA, TIGIT, LAIR1, CD160, 2B4 and TGFR beta. Inhibition of an inhibitory molecule, e.g., by inhibition at the DNA, RNA or protein level, can optimize a TFP-expressing cell performance. In embodiments, an inhibitory nucleic acid, e.g., an inhibitory nucleic acid, e.g., a dsRNA, e.g., an siRNA or shRNA, can be used to inhibit expression of an inhibitory molecule in the TFP-expressing cell. In an embodiment, the inhibitor is a shRNA. In an embodiment, the inhibitory molecule is inhibited within a TFP-expressing cell. In these embodiments, a dsRNA molecule that inhibits expression of the inhibitory molecule is linked to the nucleic acid that encodes a component, e.g., all of the components, of the TFP. In one embodiment, the inhibitor of an inhibitory signal can be, e.g., an antibody or antibody fragment that binds to an inhibitory molecule. For example, the agent can be an antibody or antibody fragment that binds to PD1, PD-L1, PD-L2 or CTLA4 (e.g., ipilimumab (also referred to as MDX-010 and MDX-101, and marketed as YERVOY®); Bristol-Myers Squibb; tremelimumab (IgG2 monoclonal antibody available from Pfizer, formerly known as ticilimumab, CP-675,206)). In an embodiment, the agent is an antibody or antibody fragment that binds to T-cell immunoglobulin and mucin-domain containing-3 (TIM3). In an embodiment, the agent is an antibody or antibody fragment that binds to Lymphocyte-activation gene 3 (LAG3).

In some embodiments, an agent suitable for use in combination with the TFP T cells disclosed herein is an agent that modulates myeloid suppressor cells, e.g., CCR2 antibodies. Other therapeutics, e.g, nanoparticle therapeutics, are known in the art.

In some embodiments, the agent which enhances the activity of a TFP-expressing cell can be, e.g., a fusion protein comprising a first domain and a second domain, wherein the first domain is an inhibitory molecule, or fragment thereof, and the second domain is a polypeptide that is associated with a positive signal, e.g., a polypeptide comprising an intracellular signaling domain as described herein. In some embodiments, the polypeptide that is associated with a positive signal can include a costimulatory domain of CD28, CD27, ICOS, e.g., an intracellular signaling domain of CD28, CD27 and/or ICOS, and/or a primary signaling domain, e.g., of CD3 zeta, e.g., described herein. In one embodiment, the fusion protein is expressed by the same cell that expressed the TFP. In another embodiment, the fusion protein is expressed by a cell, e.g., a T-cell that does not express an anti-tumor-associated antigen TFP.

Pharmaceutical Compositions

Pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may comprise a TFP-expressing cell, e.g., a plurality of TFP-expressing cells, as described herein, in combination with one or more pharmaceutically or physiologically acceptable carriers, diluents or excipients. Such compositions may comprise buffers such as neutral buffered saline, phosphate buffered saline and the like; carbohydrates such as glucose, mannose, sucrose or dextrans, mannitol; proteins; polypeptides or amino acids such as glycine; antioxidants; chelating agents such as EDTA or glutathione; adjuvants (e.g., aluminum hydroxide); and preservatives. Compositions of the present invention are in one aspect formulated for intravenous administration.

Pharmaceutical compositions of the present invention may be administered in a manner appropriate to the disease to be treated (or prevented). The quantity and frequency of administration will be determined by such factors as the condition of the patient, and the type and severity of the patient's disease, although appropriate dosages may be determined by clinical trials.

In one embodiment, the pharmaceutical composition is substantially free of, e.g., there are no detectable levels of a contaminant, e.g., selected from the group consisting of endotoxin, mycoplasma, replication competent lentivirus (RCL), p24, VSV-G nucleic acid, HIV gag, residual anti-CD3/anti-CD28 coated beads, mouse antibodies, pooled human serum, bovine serum albumin, bovine serum, culture media components, vector packaging cell or plasmid components, a bacterium and a fungus. In one embodiment, the bacterium is at least one selected from the group consisting of Alcaligenes faecalis, Candida albicans, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Neisseria meningitides, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia, and Streptococcus pyogenes group A.

When “an immunologically effective amount,” “an anti-tumor effective amount,” “a tumor-inhibiting effective amount,” or “therapeutic amount” is indicated, the precise amount of the compositions of the present invention to be administered can be determined by a physician with consideration of individual differences in age, weight, tumor size, extent of infection or metastasis, and condition of the patient (subject). It can generally be stated that a pharmaceutical composition comprising the T cells described herein may be administered at a dosage of 10⁴to 10⁹cells/kg body weight, in some instances 10⁵to 10⁶cells/kg body weight, including all integer values within those ranges. T-cell compositions may also be administered multiple times at these dosages. The cells can be administered by using infusion techniques that are commonly known in immunotherapy (see, e.g., Rosenberg et al., New Eng. J. of Med. 319:1676, 1988).

In certain aspects, it may be desired to administer activated T cells to a subject and then subsequently redraw blood (or have an apheresis performed), activate T cells therefrom according to the present invention, and reinfuse the patient with these activated and expanded T cells. This process can be carried out multiple times every few weeks. In certain aspects, T cells can be activated from blood draws of from 10 cc to 400 cc. In certain aspects, T cells are activated from blood draws of 20 cc, 30 cc, 40 cc, 50 cc, 60 cc, 70 cc, 80 cc, 90 cc, or 100 cc.

The administration of the subject compositions may be carried out in any convenient manner, including by aerosol inhalation, injection, ingestion, transfusion, implantation or transplantation. The compositions described herein may be administered to a patient trans arterially, subcutaneously, intradermally, intratumorally, intranodally, intramedullary, intramuscularly, by intravenous (i.v.) injection, or intraperitoneally. In one aspect, the T-cell compositions of the present invention are administered to a patient by intradermal or subcutaneous injection. In one aspect, the T-cell compositions of the present invention are administered by i.v. injection. The compositions of T cells may be injected directly into a tumor, lymph node, or site of infection.

In a particular exemplary aspect, subjects may undergo leukapheresis, wherein leukocytes are collected, enriched, or depleted ex vivo to select and/or isolate the cells of interest, e.g., T cells. These T-cell isolates may be expanded by methods known in the art and treated such that one or more TFP constructs of the invention may be introduced, thereby creating a TFP-expressing T-cell of the invention. Subjects in need thereof may subsequently undergo standard treatment with high dose chemotherapy followed by peripheral blood stem cell transplantation. In certain aspects, following or concurrent with the transplant, subjects receive an infusion of the expanded TFP T cells of the present invention. In an additional aspect, expanded cells are administered before or following surgery.

The dosage of the above treatments to be administered to a patient will vary with the precise nature of the condition being treated and the recipient of the treatment. The scaling of dosages for human administration can be performed according to art-accepted practices. The dose for alemtuzumab (CAMPATH®), for example, will generally be in the range 1 to about 100 mg for an adult patient, usually administered daily for a period between 1 and 30 days. The preferred daily dose is 1 to 10 mg per day although in some instances larger doses of up to 40 mg per day may be used (described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,120,766).

In one embodiment, the TFP is introduced into T cells, e.g., using in vitro transcription, and the subject (e.g., human) receives an initial administration of TFP T cells of the invention, and one or more subsequent administrations of the TFP T cells of the invention, wherein the one or more subsequent administrations are administered less than 15 days, e.g., 14, 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, or 2 days after the previous administration. In one embodiment, more than one administration of the TFP T cells of the invention are administered to the subject (e.g., human) per week, e.g., 2, 3, or 4 administrations of the TFP T cells of the invention are administered per week. In one embodiment, the subject (e.g., human subject) receives more than one administration of the TFP T cells per week (e.g., 2, 3 or 4 administrations per week) (also referred to herein as a cycle), followed by a week of no TFP T cells administrations, and then one or more additional administration of the TFP T cells (e.g., more than one administration of the TFP T cells per week) is administered to the subject. In another embodiment, the subject (e.g., human subject) receives more than one cycle of TFP T cells, and the time between each cycle is less than 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, or 3 days. In one embodiment, the TFP T cells are administered every other day for 3 administrations per week. In one embodiment, the TFP T cells of the invention are administered for at least two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight or more weeks.

In one aspect, tumor-associated antigen TFP T cells are generated using lentiviral viral vectors, such as lentivirus. TFP-T cells generated that way will have stable TFP expression.

In one aspect, TFP T cells transiently express TFP vectors for 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 days after transduction. Transient expression of TFPs can be effected by RNA TFP vector delivery. In one aspect, the TFP RNA is transduced into the T-cell by electroporation.

A potential issue that can arise in patients being treated using transiently expressing TFP T cells (particularly with murine scFv bearing TFP T cells) is anaphylaxis after multiple treatments.

Without being bound by this theory, it is believed that such an anaphylactic response might be caused by a patient developing humoral anti-TFP response, i.e., anti-TFP antibodies having an anti-IgE isotype. It is thought that a patient's antibody producing cells undergo a class switch from IgG isotype (that does not cause anaphylaxis) to IgE isotype when there is a ten- to fourteen-day break in exposure to antigen.

If a patient is at high risk of generating an anti-TFP antibody response during the course of transient TFP therapy (such as those generated by RNA transductions), TFP T-cell infusion breaks should not last more than ten to fourteen days.

EXAMPLES

The invention is further described in detail by reference to the following experimental examples. These examples are provided for purposes of illustration only, and are not intended to be limiting unless otherwise specified. Thus, the invention should in no way be construed as being limited to the following examples, but rather, should be construed to encompass any and all variations which become evident as a result of the teaching provided herein. Without further description, it is believed that one of ordinary skill in the art can, using the preceding description and the following illustrative examples, make and utilize the compounds of the present invention and practice the claimed methods. The following working examples specifically point out various aspects of the present invention, and are not to be construed as limiting in any way the remainder of the disclosure.

Example 1: TFP Constructs

Anti-TAA TFP constructs are engineered by cloning one or more anti-TAA scFv DNA fragment or CD16 fragment linked to a CD3 or TCR DNA fragment by either a DNA sequence encoding a short linker (SL): AAAGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE (SEQ ID NO:2) or a long linker (LL): AAAIEVMYPPPYLGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE (SEQ ID NO:3) into, e.g., p510 vector ((System Biosciences (SBI)) at XbaI and EcoR1 sites. CAR constructs are generated by cloning synthesized DNA encoding an anti-TAA antibody (e.g., NKG2D or anti-ROR1), partial CD28 extracellular domain, CD28 transmembrane domain, CD28 intracellular domain and CD3 zeta into, e.g., a p510 vector at XbaI and EcoR1 sites. CD3ε TFP constructs disclosed herein comprise the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:97, which has an N-terminal truncation in reference to the full sequence (SEQ ID NO:4).

The anti-ROR1, NKG2D, etc. TFPs are generated as described above. For example, the anti-ROR1TFP constructs generated are p510_antiROR1_LL_TCRα (anti-ROR1 scFv-long linker-human full length T cell receptor α chain), p510_antiROR1_LL_TCR αC (anti-ROR1 scFv-long linker-human T cell receptor α constant domain chain), p510_antiROR1 LL_TCRβ (anti-ROR1 scFv-long linker-human full length T cell receptor β chain), p510_antiROR1LL_TCRβC (anti-ROR1 scFv-long linker-human T cell receptor β constant domain chain), p510_antiROR1_LL_CD3γ (anti-ROR1 scFv-long linker-human CD3γ chain), p510_antiROR1_LL_CD3□ (anti-ROR1 scFv-long linker-human CD3□ chain), p510_antiROR1_LL_CD3ε (anti-ROR1 scFv-long linker-human CD3ε chain), p510_antiROR1_SL_TCRβ (anti-ROR1 scFv-short linker-human full length T cell receptor β chain), p510_antiROR1_SL_CD3γ (anti-ROR1 scFv-short linker-human CD3γ chain), p510_antiROR1_SL_CD3□ (anti-ROR1 scFv-short linker-human CD3□ chain), p510_antiROR1_SL_CD3ε (anti-ROR1 scFv-short linker-human CD3β chain).

The anti-ROR1 CAR construct, p510_antiROR1_28 is generated by cloning synthesized DNA encoding anti-ROR1, partial CD28 extracellular domain, CD28 transmembrane domain, CD28 intracellular domain and CD3 zeta into p510 vector at XbaI and EcoR1 sites.

Dual specificity TFP constructs wherein both scFvs are expressed in the same TCR are engineered. In one embodiment, a first anti-tumor antigen scFv DNA fragment is linked to a CD3 or TCR DNA fragment by either a DNA sequence encoding a short linker (SL): AAAGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE or a long linker (LL): AAAIEVMYPPPYLGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE into p510 vector ((System Biosciences (SBI)) at XbaI and EcoR1 sites. In another embodiment, a second anti-tumor antigen scFv DNA fragment is operatively linked to the first anti-tumor antigen fragment by a SL or LL.

In another embodiment, a first anti-tumor antigen scFv DNA fragment is linked to a first CD3 or TCR fragment by either a DNA sequence encoding a SL or an LL in a first expression construct, and a second anti-tumor antigen scFv DNA fragment is linked to a first CD3 or TCR fragment by either a DNA sequence encoding a SL or an LL in a second expression construct. For example, an anti-CD20 or anti-CD22 antigen scFv DNA fragment is operatively connected to a CD3β DNA fragment, and an anti-CD19 scFv DNA fragment is operatively connected to a CD3γ scFv DNA fragment, each in its own viral expression construct. Any combination of CD3 subunits may be used, such as CD3ε/CD3ε, CD3ε/CD3β, CD3ε/CD3δ, CD3ε/CD3α and the like.

In one embodiment, both viral expression constructs are used to transduce the same population of T cells such that one population of T cells will have TFPs specific to more than one tumor-associated antigen. In another embodiment, the viral expression constructs are each used to transduce a separate population of T cells, and the two populations of transduced T cells are then mixed before using. Exemplary strategies of producing dual specificity T cell populations are shown in FIGS. 1A and 1B.

In one embodiment, an anti-tumor-associated antigen CAR construct is generated as a comparator. A p510_antitumor-associated antigen_28ζ CAR is generated by cloning synthesized DNA encoding anti-tumor-associated antigen, partial CD28 extracellular domain, CD28 transmembrane domain, CD28 intracellular domain and CD3 zeta into p510 vector at XbaI and EcoR1 sites.

Anti-BCMA TFP constructs were engineered by cloning an anti-BCMA scFv DNA fragment linked to a CD3 DNA fragment by a DNA sequence encoding the linker: GGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE (SEQ ID NO: 1) into p510 vector (SBI) at XbaI and EcoR1 sites. The anti-BCMA TFP constructs generated were p510_antiBCMA_CD3γ (anti-BCMA scFv (or V_HH)-linker-human CD3γ chain) and p510_anti-BCMA_CD3ε (anti-BCMA scFv (or V_HH)-linker-human CD3ε chain).

Full length BCMA was synthesized and cloned into p514 (SBI) at BamHI and NheI sites to generate the construct p514BCMA, used to generate stable target cell lines.

Anti-CD19 TFP constructs were engineered by cloning an anti-CD19 scFv DNA fragment linked to a CD3 or TCR DNA fragment by either a DNA sequence encoding a short linker (SL): AAAGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE (SEQ ID NO:2) or a long linker (LL): AAAIEVMYPPPYLGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE (SEQ ID NO:3) into p510 vector ((System Biosciences (SBI)) at XbaI and EcoR1 sites.

The anti-CD19 TFP constructs generated were p510_antiCD19_LL_TCRα (anti-CD19 scFv-long linker-human full length T cell receptor α chain), p510_antiCD19_LL_TCR αC (anti-CD19 scFv-long linker-human T cell receptor α constant domain chain), p510_antiCD19 LL_TCRβ (anti-CD 19 scFv-long linker-human full length T cell receptor β chain), p510_antiCD19_LL_TCRβC (anti-CD19 scFv-long linker-human T cell receptor β constant domain chain), p510_antiCD19_LL_CD3γ (anti-CD19 scFv-long linker-human CD3γ chain), p510_antiCD19_LL_CD3δ (anti-CD19 scFv-long linker-human CD3δ chain), p510_antiCD19_LL_CD3ε (anti-CD19 scFv-long linker-human CD3ε chain), p510_antiCD19_SL_TCRβ (anti-CD19 scFv-short linker-human full length T cell receptor β chain), p510_antiCD19_SL_CD3γ (anti-CD19 scFv-short linker-human CD3γ chain), p510_antiCD19_SL_CD3γ (anti-CD19 scFv-short linker-human CD3γ chain), p510_antiCD19_SL_CD3ε (anti-CD19 scFv-short linker-human CD3ε chain).

The anti-CD19 CAR construct, p510_antiCD19_28 was generated by cloning synthesized DNA encoding anti-CD19, partial CD28 extracellular domain, CD28 transmembrane domain, CD28 intracellular domain and CD3 zeta into p510 vector at XbaI and EcoR1 sites.

Exemplary construct sequences encoding anti-BCMA, anti-CD19, anti-CAIX, and anti-FAP constructs are disclosed in co-pending International Patent Application No. PCT/US2016/033416, incorporated herein by reference.

Anti-CD22 TFP constructs were engineered by cloning an anti-CD19 scFv DNA fragment linked to a CD3 or TCR DNA fragment by either a DNA sequence encoding a short linker (SL): AAAGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE or a long linker (LL): AAAIEVMYPPPYLGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE into p510 vector ((System Biosciences (SBI)) at XbaI and EcoR1 sites.

Example 2: Antibody Sequences
Generation of Antibody Sequences

Provided are antibody polypeptides that are capable of specifically binding to the human TAA polypeptide(s), and fragments or domains thereof. Anti-TAA antibodies can be generated using diverse technologies (see, e.g., (Nicholson et al, 1997). Where murine anti-TAA antibodies are used as a starting material, humanization of murine anti-TAA antibodies is desired for the clinical setting, where the mouse-specific residues may induce a human-anti-mouse antigen (HAMA) response in subjects who receive T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) treatment, i.e., treatment with T cells transduced with the TFP.TAA construct. Humanization is accomplished by grafting CDR regions from murine anti-TAA antibody onto appropriate human germline acceptor frameworks, optionally including other modifications to CDR and/or framework regions. As provided herein, antibody and antibody fragment residue numbering follows Kabat (Kabat E. A. et al, 1991; Chothia et al, 1987).

The human BCMA polypeptide canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. Q02223. The human ROR1 polypeptide canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. Q01973-1. The human NKG2D polypeptide canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. P26718-1 (isoform 1). Provided are polypeptides that are capable of specifically binding to the Fc portion of human IgGs, and fragments or domains thereof. Generation of scFvs

Human or humanized anti-TAA IgGs are used to generate scFv sequences for TFP constructs. DNA sequences coding for human or humanized V_Land V_Hdomains are obtained, and the codons for the constructs are, optionally, optimized for expression in cells from Homo sapiens. The order in which the V_Land V_Hdomains appear in the scFv is varied (i.e., V_L-V_H, or V_H-V_Lorientation), and three copies of the “G4S” or “G₄S” subunit (G₄S)₃connect the variable domains to create the scFv domain. Anti-BCMA scFv plasmid constructs can have optional Flag, His or other affinity tags, and are electroporated into HEK-293 or other suitable human or mammalian cell lines and purified. Validation assays include binding analysis by FACS, kinetic analysis using Proteon, and staining of TAA-expressing cells.

Exemplary anti-ROR1 VL and VH domains, CDRs, and the nucleotide sequences encoding them, can be those described in U.S. Pat. No. 9,316,646, U.S. Patent Publication No. 2016/0208018, and international Patent Publication No. WO2016016344, each of which is entirely incorporated herein by reference. Other exemplary anti-ROR1 VL and VH domains, CDRs, and the nucleotide sequences encoding them, respectively, can be those of the following monoclonal antibodies: mouse anti-ROR1 antibody 2H6, mouse anti-ROR1 antibody 2A2, and the following polyclonal antibodies: anti-ROR1 goat anti-ROR1 antibody Catalog Number: AF2000 (R&D Systems), Antibody No. ABIN2869437, mouse anti-ROR1 Antibody No. ABIN969385, anti-ROR1 Antibody No. ABIN1108893, and rabbit polyclonal anti-ROR1 antibody Cat. No. ABIN359929 (Antibodies Online).

Exemplary anti-BMCA and anti-CD19 antibodies are disclosed in co-pending International Patent Publication No. WO/2016/187349, herein incorporated by reference. Exemplary anti-BMCA and anti-CD19 CDRs of V_Land V_Hdomains and the nucleotide sequences encoding them, respectively, are shown below:

CD16 Binders

In some embodiments, CD16 TFPs disclosed herein comprise the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:23. In other embodiments, CD16 TFPs disclosed herein comprise the extracellular domain of CD16 only, as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 106.

Anti-ROR1

In some embodiments, the antibodies or fragments thereof disclosed herein comprise single domain antibodies (sdAbs) such as camelids. In one embodiment, the anti-ROR1 sdAbs for use in the TFP constructs disclosed herein are encoded by any one of SEQ ID Nos: 80-96. In other embodiments, the anti-ROR1 antibodies or fragments thereof are scFvs. An exemplary anti-ROR1 binder is encoded by SEQ ID NO:65, which encodes scFv “2-7” in the orientation VH_linker_VL. Another exemplary binder is encoded by NO:69, which encodes scFv “2-9” in the orientation VH_linker_VL. Another exemplary binder is encoded by NO:79, which encodes scFv “3-6” in the orientation VL linker VH.

NKG2D Binders of NKG2D Ligand (NKG2DL)

In some embodiments, the NKG2DL binder is a monomer, e.g., one that is encoded by the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO: 107. In other embodiments, the NKG2DL binder is a dimer, e.g., one that is encoded by the sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:108.

Anti-CD19

Anti-CD19 light chain CDR1

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 25)

AGGGCAAGTCAGGACATTAGTAAA

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 26)

RASQDISK

Anti-CD19 light chain CDR2

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 27)

ATCTACCATACATCAAGATTA

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 28)

IYHTSRL

Anti-CD19 light chain CDR3

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 29)

CAACAGGGTAATACGCTTCCGTACACG

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 30)

QQGNTLPYT

Anti-CD19 heavy chain CDR1

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 31)

GGGGTCTCATTACCCGACTATGGTGTAAGC

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 32)

GVSLPDYGVS

Anti-CD19 heavy chain CDR2

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 33)

GTAATATGGGGTAGTGAAACCACATACTATAATTCAGCTCTC

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 34)

VIWGSETTYYNSAL

Anti-CD19 heavy chain CDR3

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 35)

CATTATTACTACGGTGGTAGCTATGCTATGGACTAC

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 36)

HYYYGGSYAMDY

Anti-CD19 light chain variable region

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 37)

GACATCCAGATGACACAGACTACATCCTCCCTGTCTGCCTCTCTGGGAGA

CAGAGTCACCATCAGTTGCAGGGCAAGTCAGGACATTAGTAAATATTTAA

ATTGGTATCAGCAGAAACCAGATGGAACTGTTAAACTCCTGATCTACCAT

ACATCAAGATTACACTCAGGAGTCCCATCAAGGTTCAGTGGCAGTGGGTC

TGGAACAGATTATTCTCTCACCATTAGCAACCTGGAGCAAGAAGATATTG

CCACTTACTTTTGCCAACAGGGTAATACGCTTCCGTACACGTTCGGAGGG

GGGACTAAGTTGGAAATAACA

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 38)

DIQMTQTTSSLSASLGDRVTISCRASQDISKYLNWYQQKPDGTVKLLIYH

TSRLHSGVPSRFSGSGSGTDYSLTISNLEQEDIATYFCQQGNTLPYTFGG

GTKLEIT

Anti-CD19 heavy chain variable region

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 39)

GAGGTGAAACTGCAGGAGTCAGGACCTGGCCTGGTGGCGCCCTCACAGAG

CCTGTCCGTCACATGCACTGTCTCAGGGGTCTCATTACCCGACTATGGTG

TAAGCTGGATTCGCCAGCCTCCACGAAAGGGTCTGGAGTGGCTGGGAGTA

ATATGGGGTAGTGAAACCACATACTATAATTCAGCTCTCAAATCCAGACT

GACCATCATCAAGGACAACTCCAAGAGCCAAGTTTTCTTAAAAATGAACA

GTCTGCAAACTGATGACACAGCCATTTACTACTGTGCCAAACATTATTAC

TACGGTGGTAGCTATGCTATGGACTACTGGGGTCAAGGAACCTCAGTCAC

CGTCTCCTCA

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 40)

EVKLQESGPGLVAPSQSLSVTCTVSGVSLPDYGVSWIRQPPRKGLEWLGV

IWGSETTYYNSALKSRLTIIKDNSKSQVFLKMNSLQTDDTAIYYCAKHYY

YGGSYAMDYWGQGTSVTVSS

Anti-BCMA

Anti-BCMA light chain CDR1

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 41)

AAAAGCAGCCAGAGCCTGGTGCATAGCAACGGCAACACCTATCTGCAT

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 42)

KSSQSLVHSNGNTYLH

Anti-BCMA light chain CDR2

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 43)

AAAGTGAGCAACCGCTTTAGC

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 44)

KVSNRFS

Anti-BCMA light chain CDR3

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 45)

GCGGAAACCAGCCATGTGCCGTGGACC

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 46)

AETSHVPWT

Anti-BCMA heavy chain CDR1

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 47)

AAAGCGAGCGGCTATAGCTTTCCGGATTATTATATTAAC

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 48)

KASGYSFPDYYIN

Anti-BCMA heavy chain CDR2

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 49)

TGGATTTATTTTGCGAGCGGCAACAGCGAATATAACCAGAAATTTACCGG

C

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 50)

WIYFASGNSEYNQKFTG

Anti-BCMA heavy chain CDR3

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 51)

CTGTATGATTATGATTGGTATTTTGATGTG

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 52)

LYDYDWYFDV

Anti-BCMA heavy chain variable region

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 53)

CAGGTGCAGCTGGTGCAGAGCGGCGCGGAAGTGAAAAAACCGGGCGCGAG

CGTGAAAGTGAGCTGCAAAGCGAGCGGCTATAGCTTTCCGGATTATTATA

TTAACTGGGTGCGCCAGGCGCCGGGCCAGGGCCTGGAATGGATGGGCTGG

ATTTATTTTGCGAGCGGCAACAGCGAATATAACCAGAAATTTACCGGCCG

CGTGACCATGACCCGCGATACCAGCAGCAGCACCGCGTATATGGAACTGA

GCAGCCTGCGCAGCGAAGATACCGCGGTGTATTTTTGCGCGAGCCTGTAT

GATTATGATTGGTATTTTGATGTGTGGGGCCAGGGCACCATGGTGACCGT

GAGCAGC

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 54)

QVQLVQSGAEVKKPGASVKVSCKASGYSFPDYYINWVRQAPGQGLEWMGW

IYFASGNSEYNQKFTGRVTMTRDTSSSTAYMELSSLRSEDTAVYFCASLY

DYDWYFDVWGQGTMVTVSS

Anti-BCMA light chain variable region

Coding Sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 55)

GATATTGTGATGACCCAGACCCCGCTGAGCCTGAGCGTGACCCCGGGCGA

ACCGGCGAGCATTAGCTGCAAAAGCAGCCAGAGCCTGGTGCATAGCAACG

GCAACACCTATCTGCATTGGTATCTGCAGAAACCGGGCCAGAGCCCGCAG

CTGCTGATTTATAAAGTGAGCAACCGCTTTAGCGGCGTGCCGGATCGCTT

TAGCGGCAGCGGCAGCGGCGCGGATTTTACCCTGAAAATTAGCCGCGTGG

AAGCGGAAGATGTGGGCGTGTATTATTGCGCGGAAACCAGCCATGTGCCG

TGGACCTTTGGCCAGGGCACCAAACTGGAAATTAAAAGC

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 56)

DIVMTQTPLSLSVTPGEPASISCKSSQSLVHSNGNTYLHWYLQKPGQSPQ

LLIYKVSNRFSGVPDRFSGSGSGADFTLKISRVEAEDVGVYYCAETSHVP

WTFGQGTKLEIKS

Anti-CD22 Exemplary Sequences

Anti-CD22 light chain CDR1

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 57)

QDIHGY

Anti-CD22 light chain CDR2

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 58)

YTS

Anti-CD22 light chain CDR3

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 59)

QQGNTLPWT

Anti-CD22 heavy chain CDR1

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 60)

GFAFSIYD

Anti-CD22 heavy chain CDR2

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 61)

ISSGGGTT

Anti-CD22 heavy chain CDR3

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 62)

ARHSGYGTHWGVLFAY

Anti-CD22 light chain variable region

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 63)

EVQLVESGGGLVKPGGSLKLSCAASGFAFSIYDMSWVRQTPEKRLEWVAY

ISSGGGTTYYPDTVKGRFTISRDNAKNTLYLQMSSLKSEDTAMYYCARHS

GYGTHWGVLFAYWQGTLVTVSA

Anti-CD22 heavy chain variable region

Amino acid sequence:

(SEQ ID NO: 64)

GGSLAALTAHQACHLPLETFTRHRQPRGWEQLEQCGYPVQRLVALYLAAR

LSWNQVDQVIRNALASPGSGGDLGEAIREQPEQARLALTLAAAESERFVR

QGTGNDEAGAANGPADSGDALLERNYPTGAEFLGDGGDVSFSTRGTQNWT

VERLLQAHRQLEERGYVFVGYHGTFLEAAQSIVFGGVRARSQDLDAIWRG

FYIAGDPALAYGYAQDQEPDAAGRIRNGALLRVYVPRSSLPGFYRTSLTL

AAPEAAGEVERLIGHPLPLRLDAITGPEEEGGRLETILGWPLAERTVVIP

SAIPTDPRNVGGDLDPSSIPDKEQAISALPDYASQPGKPPREDLK

Source of TCR Subunits

Subunits of the human T Cell Receptor (TCR) complex all contain an extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain. A human TCR complex contains the CD3-epsilon polypeptide, the CD3-gamma polypeptide, the CD3-delta polypeptide, the CD3-zeta polypeptide, the TCR alpha chain polypeptide and the TCR beta chain polypeptide. The human CD3-epsilon polypeptide canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. P07766. The human CD3-gamma polypeptide canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. P09693. The human CD3-delta polypeptide canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. P043234. The human CD3-zeta polypeptide canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. P20963. The human TCR alpha chain canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. Q6ISU1. The human TCR beta chain C region canonical sequence is UniProt Accession No. P01850, a human TCR beta chain V region sequence is P04435.

The human CD3-epsilon polypeptide canonical sequence is: MQSGTHWRVLGLCLLSVGVWGQDGNEEMGGITQTPYKVSISGTTVILTCPQYPGSEILWQH NDKNIGGDEDDKNIGSDEDHLSLKEFSELEQSGYYVCYPRGSKPEDANFYLYLRARVCENC MEMDVMSVATIVIVDICITGGLLLLVYYWSKNRKAKAKPVTRGAGAGGRQRGQNKERPPP VPNPDYEPIRKGQRDLYSGLNQRRI (SEQ ID NO:4). In one embodiment, the human CD3-epsilon fragment used in the TFPs is

(SEQ ID NO: 97)

DGNEEMGGITQTPYKVSISGTTVILTCPQYPGSEILWQHNDKNIGGDEDD

KNIGSDEDHLSLKEFSELEQSGYYVCYPRGSKPEDANFYLYLRARVCENC

MEMDVMSVATIVIVDICITGGLLLLVYYWSKNRKAKAKPVTRGAGAGGRQ

RGQNKERPPPVPNPDYEPIRKGQRDLYSGLNQRRI

The human CD3-gamma polypeptide canonical sequence is: MEQGKGLAVLILAIILLQGTLAQSIKGNHLVKVYDYQEDGSVLLTCDAEAKNITWFKDGKM IGFLTEDKKKWNLGSNAKDPRGMYQCKGSQNKSKPLQVYYRMCQNCIELNAATISGFLFA EIVSIFVLAVGVYFIAGQDGVRQSRASDKQTLLPNDQLYQPLKDREDDQYSHLQGNQLRRN (SEQ ID NO:5). In one embodiment, the human CD3-gamma fragment used in the TFPs is:

(SEQ ID NO: 107)

QSIKGNHLVKVYDYQEDGSVLLTCDAEAKNITWFKDGKMIGFLTEDKKKWN

LGSNAKDPRGMYQCKGSQNKSKPLQVYYRMCQNCIELNAATISGFLFAEIV

SIFVLAVGVYFIAGQDGVRQSRASDKQTLLPNDQLYQPLKDREDDQYSHLQ

GNQLRRN.

The human CD3-delta polypeptide canonical sequence is: MEHSTFLSGLVLATLLSQVSPFKIPIEELEDRVFVNCNTSITWVEGTVGTLLSDITRLDLGKRI LDPRGIYRCNGTDIYKDKESTVQVHYRMCQSCVELDPATVAGIIVTDVIATLLLALGVFCFA GHETGRLSGAADTQALLRNDQVYQPLRDRDDAQYSHLGGNWARNK (SEQ ID NO:6). In one embodiment, the human CD3-delta fragment used in the TFPs is:

(SEQ ID NO: 108)

FKIPIEELEDRVFVNCNTSITWVEGTVGTLLSDITRLDLGKRILDPRGIYR

CNGTDIYKDKESTVQVHYRMCQSCVELDPATVAGIIVTDVIATLLLALGVF

CFAGHETGRLSGAADTQALLRNDQVYQPLRDRDDAQYSHLGGNWARNK

The human CD3-zeta polypeptide canonical sequence is: MKWKALFTAAILQAQLPITEAQSFGLLDPKLCYLLDGILFIYGVILTALFLRVKFSRSADAPA YQQGQNQLYNELNLGRREEYDVLDKRRGRDPEMGGKPQRRKNPQEGLYNELQKDKMAE AYSEIGMKGERRRGKGHDGLYQGLSTATKDTYDALHMQALPPR (SEQ ID NO:7). In one embodiment, the human CD3-zeta fragment used in the TFPs is:

(SEQ ID NO: 109)

RVKFSRSADAPAYQQGQNQLYNELNLGRREEYDVLDKRRGRDPEMGGKPQR

RKNPQEGLYNELQKDKMAEAYSEIGMKGERRRGKGHDGLYQGLSTATKDTY

DALHMQALPPR

The human TCR alpha chain canonical sequence is:

(SEQ ID NO: 8)

MAGTWLLLLLALGCPALPTGVGGTPFPSLAPPIMLLVDGKQQMVVVCLVL

DVAPPGLDSPIWFSAGNGSALDAFTYGPSPATDGTWTNLAHLSLPSEELA

SWEPLVCHTGPGAEGHSRSTQPMHLSGEASTARTCPQEPLRGTPGGALWL

GVLRLLLFKLLLFDLLLTCSCLCDPAGPLPSPATTTRLRALGSHRLHPAT

ETGGREATSSPRPQPRDRRWGDTPPGRKPGSPVWGEGSYLSSYPTCPAQA

WCSRSALRAPSSSLGAFFAGDLPPPLQAGAA.

The human TCR alpha chain C region canonical sequence is:

(SEQ ID NO: 9)

PNIQNPDPAVYQLRDSKSSDKSVCLFTDFDSQTNVSQSKDSDVYITDKTV

LDMRSMDFKSNSAVAWSNKSDFACANAFNNSIIPEDTFFPSPESSCDVKL

VEKSFETDTNLNFQNLSVIGFRILLLKVAGFNLLMTLRLWSS

The human TCR alpha chain V region CTL-L17 canonical sequence is:

(SEQ ID NO: 10)

MAMLLGASVLILWLQPDWVNSQQKNDDQQVKQNSPSLSVQEGRISILNCD

YTNSMFDYFLWYKKYPAEGPTFLISISSIKDKNEDGRFTVFLNKSAKEIL

SLEIIVPSQPGDSAVYFCAAKGAGTASKLTFGTGTRLQVTL.

The human TCR beta chain C region canonical sequence is:

(SEQ ID NO: 11)

EDLNKVFPPEVAVFEPSEAEISHTQKATLVCLATGFFPDHVELSWWVNGK

EVHSGVSTDPQPLKEQPALNDSRYCLSSRLRVSATFWQNPRNHFRCQVQF

YGLSENDEWTQDRAKPVTQIVSAEAWGRADCGFTSVSYQQGVLSATILYE

ILLGKATLYAVLVSALVLMAMVKRKDF.

The human TCR beta chain V region CTL-L17 canonical sequence is:

(SEQ ID NO: 12)

MGTSLLCWMALCLLGADHADTGVSQNPREINITKRGQNVTFRCDPISEHN

RLYWYRQTLGQGPEFLTYFQNEAQLEKSRLLSDRFSAERPKGSFSTLEIQ

RTEQGDSAMYLCASSLAGLNQPQHFGDGTRLSIL.

The human TCR beta chain V region YT35 canonical sequence is:

(SEQ ID NO: 13)

MDSWTFCCVSLCILVAKHTDAGVIQSPREIEVTEMGQEVTLRCKPISGHN

SLFWYRQTMMRGLELLIYFNNNVPIDDSGMPEDRFSAKMPNASFSTLKIQ

PSEPRDSAVYFCASSFSTCSANYGYTFGSGTRLTVV.

Generation of TFPs from TCR Domains and scFvs

An exemplary dual specificity TFP is a TFP with scFvs with binding specificity to BCMA and CD19. Another exemplary dual specificity TFP is a TFP with scFvs with binding specificity to BCMA and CD20. Another exemplary dual specificity TFP is a TFP with scFvs with binding specificity to BCMA and CD22. Another exemplary dual specificity TFP is a TFP with scFvs with binding specificity to CD19 and CD22.

Anti-TAA scFvs (e.g., NKG2D, ROR1, etc.) are recombinantly linked to CD3-epsilon or other TCR subunits (see 1C) using a linker sequence, such as G₄S, (G₄S)₂(G₄S)₃or (G₄S)₄. Various linkers and scFv configurations are used. TCR alpha and TCR beta chains are used for generation of TFPs either as full-length polypeptides or as only their constant domains. Any variable sequence of TCR alpha and TCR beta chains is suitable for making TFPs.

CD19 scFvs are recombinantly linked to a second CD3-epsilon or other TCR subunit using a linker sequence as described above.

CD16 peptides are recombinantly linked to CD3-epsilon or other TCR subunits (see 1C) using a linker sequence, such as G₄S, (G₄S)₂(G₄S)₃or (G₄S)₄. Various linkers and scFv configurations are utilized. TCR alpha and TCR beta chains were used for generation of TFPs either as full-length polypeptides or only their constant domains. Any variable sequence of TCR alpha and TCR beta chains is allowed for making TFPs.

TFP Expression Vectors

Expression vectors are provided that include: a promoter (Cytomegalovirus (CMV) enhancer-promoter), a signal sequence to enable secretion, a polyadenylation signal and transcription terminator (Bovine Growth Hormone (BGH) gene), an element allowing episomal replication and replication in prokaryotes (e.g., SV40 origin and ColE1 or others known in the art) and elements to allow selection (ampicillin resistance gene and zeocin marker).

Preferably, the TFP-encoding nucleic acid construct or constructs is/are cloned into one or more lentiviral expression vectors and expression validated based on the quantity and quality of the effector T-cell response of transduced T cells in response to TAA+target cells. Effector T-cell responses include, but are not limited to, cellular expansion, proliferation, doubling, cytokine production and target cell lysis or cytolytic activity (i.e., degranulation).

The single or dual specificity TFP lentiviral transfer vectors are used to produce the genomic material packaged into the VSVg pseudotyped lentiviral particles. Lentiviral transfer vector DNA is mixed with the three packaging components of VSVg, gag/pol and rev in combination with Lipofectamine® reagent to transfect them together into 293 cells. After 24 and 48 hours, the media is collected, filtered and concentrated by ultracentrifugation. The resulting viral preparation is stored at −80° C. The number of transducing units is determined by titration on SupT1 cells (T cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, (ATCC® CRL-1942™). Redirected dual specificity TFP T cells are produced by activating fresh naive T cells with anti-CD3x anti-CD28 beads for 24 hrs and then adding the appropriate number of transducing units to obtain the desired percentage of transduced T cells. These modified T cells are allowed to expand until they become rested and come down in size at which point they are cryopreserved for later analysis. The cell numbers and sizes are measured using a Coulter Counter® Multisizer™ 3 (Beckman Coulter). Before cryopreserving, percentage of cells transduced (expressing TFP.BCMA on the cell surface) and their relative fluorescence intensity of that expression are determined by flow cytometric analysis. From the histogram plots, the relative expression levels of the TFPs are examined by comparing percentage transduced with their relative fluorescent intensity.

In some embodiments, multiple TFPs are introduced by T-cell transduction with multiple viral vectors.

CD16 Viral Preparation

A high titer on viral preparation predicts higher CD16 TFP expression on the T cell surfaces. Table 1 shows viral titer for various constructs isolated form HEK-293 cells.

TABLE 1

HEK-293 titer values

Construct
Titer*

19CD3ε
7.29E+07

CD16 CD3ε
2.74E+07

CD16 CD3γ
8.37E+07

CD16 CD3δ
4.00E+07

CD16 CD28-CD3ζ
5.23E+07

CD16 41BB CD3ζ
5.21E+07

CD16 TCRβ
1.05E+08

*Infectious units per ml (IFU/ml)

Evaluating Cytolytic Activity, Proliferation Capabilities and Cytokine Secretion of Humanized TFP Redirected T Cells

The functional abilities of TFP.TAA T cells to produce cell-surface-expressed TFPs, and to kill target tumor cells, proliferate and secrete cytokines are determined using assays known in the art.

Human PBMCs (e.g., blood from a normal apheresed donor whose naive T cells are obtained by negative selection for T cells, CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ lymphocytes) are treated with human interleukin-2 (IL-2) then activated with anti-CD3x anti-CD28 beads, e.g., in 10% RPMI at 37° C., 5% CO₂prior to transduction with the TFP-encoding lentiviral vectors. Flow cytometry assays are utilized to confirm cell surface presence of a TFP, such as by an anti-FLAG antibody or an anti-murine variable domain antibody. Cytokine (e.g., IFN-γ) production is measured using ELISA or other assays.

Example 3: Human TFP T-Cell Efficacy in a Human ALL Mouse Model

Primary human ALL cells can be grown in immune compromised mice (e.g., NSG or NOD) without having to culture them in vitro. Likewise, cultured human ALL cell lines can induce leukemia in such mice. ALL-bearing mice can be used to test the efficacy of human TFP.TAA T cells, for instance, in the model HALLX5447. The readout in this model is the survival of mice after intravenous (i.v.) infusion of ALL cells in the absence and presence of i.v. administered human TFP.TAA T cells.

Example 4: Human TFP T-Cell Treatment in an In Vivo Solid Tumor Xenograft Mouse Model

The efficacy of human TFP.TAA T cells can also be tested in immune compromised mouse models bearing subcutaneous solid tumors derived from human TAA-expressing human cell lines. Tumor shrinkage in response to human TFP.TAA T-cell treatment can be either assessed by caliper measurement of tumor size, or by following the intensity of a GFP fluorescence signal emitted by GFP-expressing tumor cells.

Primary human solid tumor cells can be grown in immune compromised mice without having to culture them in vitro. Exemplary solid cancer cells include solid tumor cell lines, such as provided in The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) and/or the Broad Cancer Cell Line Encyclopedia (CCLE, see Barretina et al., Nature 483:603 (2012)). Exemplary solid cancer cells include primary tumor cells isolated from mesothelioma, renal cell carcinoma, stomach cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, cervical cancer, brain cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, kidney, endometrial, or stomach cancer. In some embodiments, the cancer to be treated is selected from the group consisting of mesotheliomas, papillary serous ovarian adenocarcinomas, clear cell ovarian carcinomas, mixed Mullerian ovarian carcinomas, endometroid mucinous ovarian carcinomas, pancreatic adenocarcinomas, ductal pancreatic adenocarcinomas, uterine serous carcinomas, lung adenocarcinomas, extrahepatic bile duct carcinomas, gastric adenocarcinomas, esophageal adenocarcinomas, colorectal adenocarcinomas and breast adenocarcinomas. These mice can be used to test the efficacy of TFP.tumor-associated antigen T cells in the human tumor xenograft models (see, e.g., Morton et al., Nat. Procol. 2:247 (2007)). Following an implant or injection of 1×10⁶-1×10⁷primary cells (collagenase-treated bulk tumor suspensions in EC matrix material) or tumor fragments (primary tumor fragments in EC matrix material) subcutaneously, tumors are allowed to grow to 200-500 mm³prior to initiation of treatment.

Example 5: Preparation of T Cells Transduced with TFPs
Lentiviral Production

Lentivirus encoding the appropriate constructs are prepared as follows. 5×10⁶HEK-293FT cells are seeded into a 100 mm dish and allowed to reach 70-90% confluency overnight. 2.5 μg of the indicated DNA plasmids and 20 μL Lentivirus Packaging Mix (ALSTEM, cat# VP100) are diluted in 0.5 mL DMEM or Opti-MEM® I Medium without serum and mixed gently. In a separate tube, 30 μL of NanoFect® transfection reagent (ALSTEM, cat# NF100) is diluted in 0.5 mL DMEM or Opti-MEM I Medium without serum and mixed gently. The NanoFect/DMEM and DNA/DMEM solutions are then mixed together and vortexed for 10-15 seconds prior to incubation of the DMEM-plasmid-NanoFect mixture at room temperature for 15 minutes. The complete transfection complex from the previous step is added dropwise to the plate of cells and rocked to disperse the transfection complex evenly in the plate. The plate is then incubated overnight at 37° C. in a humidified 5% CO2 incubator. The following day, the supernatant is replaced with 10 mL fresh media and supplemented with 20 μL of ViralBoost™ (500×, ALSTEM, cat# VB100). The plates are then incubated at 37° C. for an additional 24 hours. The lentivirus containing supernatant is then collected into a 50 mL sterile, capped conical centrifuge tube and put on ice. After centrifugation at 3000 rpm for 15 minutes at 4° C., the cleared supernatant is filtered with a low-protein binding 0.45 m sterile filter and virus is subsequently isolated by ultracentrifugation at 25,000 rpm (Beckmann, L8-70M) for 1.5 hours, at 4° C. The pellet is removed and re-suspended in DMEM media and lentivirus concentrations/titers are established by quantitative RT-PCR, using the Lenti-X™ qRT-PCR Titration kit (Clontech®; catalog number 631235). Any residual plasmid DNA is removed by treatment with DNaseI. The virus stock preparation is either used for infection immediately or aliquoted and stored at −80° C. for future use.

Lentivirus titers were established by transducing Jurkat cells with different amount of virus preparation. The DNA was then isolated from the transduced Jurkat cells 24 hours after transduction. The virus titer was determined by quantitative real-time PCR, with in-house designed primers/probe specific for Woodchuck Hepatitis Virus (WHP) Posttranscriptional Regulatory Element (WPRE) as well for albumin (internal quantitation control).

T Cell Isolation

Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs) are prepared from either whole blood or buffy coat. Whole blood is collected in 10 mL Heparin vacutainers and either processed immediately or stored overnight at 4° C. Approximately 10 mL of whole anti-coagulated blood is mixed with sterile phosphate buffered saline (PBS) buffer for a total volume of 20 mL in a 50 mL conical centrifuge tube (PBS, pH 7.4, without Ca²⁺/Mg²⁺). 20 mL of this blood/PBS mixture is then gently overlaid onto the surface of 15 mL of Ficoll-Paque® PLUS (GE Healthcare, 17-1440-03) prior to centrifugation at 400 g for 30-40 min at room temperature with no brake application.

Buffy coat is purchased from Research Blood Components (Boston, Mass.). LeucoSep™ tubes (Greiner bio-one) are prepared by adding 15 mL Ficoll-Paque® (GE Health Care) and centrifuged at 1000 g for 1 minute. Buffy coat is diluted 1:3 in PBS (pH 7.4, without Ca²⁺ or Mg²⁺). The diluted buffy coat is transferred to LeucoSep tube and centrifuged at 1000 g for 15 minutes with no brake application. The layer of cells containing PBMCs, seen at the diluted plasma/Ficoll interface, is removed carefully to minimize contamination by Ficoll®. Residual Ficoll, platelets, and plasma proteins are then removed by washing the PBMCs three times with 40 mL of PBS by centrifugation at 200 g for 10 minutes at room temperature. The cells are then counted with a hemocytometer. CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cells are then frozen down in freezing medium (90% FBS+10% DMSO at a concentration of 30-50×10⁶cells per vial.

T-Cell Activation

PBMCs prepared from either whole blood or buffy coat are stimulated with anti-human CD28 and CD3 antibody-conjugated magnetic beads for 24 hours prior to viral transduction. Freshly isolated PBMCs are washed once in CAR-T medium (AIM V-AlbuMAX (BSA, Life Technologies), with 5% AB serum and 1.25 jag/mL amphotericin B (Gemini Bioproducts), 100 U/mL penicillin, and 100 μg/mL streptomycin) without huIL-2, before being re-suspended at a final concentration of 1×10⁶cells/mL in CAR-T medium with 300 IU/mL human IL-2, IL-7, or IL-15 (from a 1000× stock; Invitrogen).

Alternatively, frozen CD4+/CD8⁺ T cells are thawed in pre-warmed DMEM+10% FBS, spun down, and then resuspended in complete T cell expansion medium supplemented with 300 IU/mL huIL2 (Thermo Fisher®) at a final concentration of 1×106 cells/mL. Prior to being used to activate T cells, anti-human CD28 and anti-human CD3 antibody-conjugated magnetic beads (Dynabeads®, Thermo Fisher) are washed three times with sterile 1×PBS (pH7.4), using a magnetic rack to isolate beads from the solution. The T cells were then mixed with the beads at 1:1 ratio, by transferring 25 μL (1×10⁶beads) of beads to 1 mL of T cell suspension. The beads/cells mixture is then dispensed to single wells of a non-TC treated 12-well plate, and incubated at 37° C. with 5% CO2 for 24 hrs.

Prior to activation, anti-human CD28 and CD3 antibody-conjugated magnetic beads (available from, e.g., Invitrogen, Life Technologies) are washed three times with 1 mL of sterile 1×PBS (pH 7.4), using a magnetic rack to isolate beads from the solution, before re-suspension in CAR-T medium, with 300 IU/mL human IL-2, to a final concentration of 4×10⁷beads/mL. PBMC and beads are then mixed at a 1:1 bead-to-cell ratio, by transferring 25 μL (1×10⁶beads) of beads to 1 mL of PBMC. The desired number of aliquots are then dispensed to single wells of a 12-well low-attachment or non-treated cell culture plate, and incubated at 37° C., with 5% CO2, for 24 hours before viral transduction.

T-Cell Transduction and Expansion

Following activation of PBMCs, cells are incubated for 24 hours at 37° C., 5% CO₂. Lentivirus was thawed on ice and then added to activated T cells at indicated MOI in the presence of g/ml Polybrene (Sigma). Cells were spinoculated with the lentivirus at 200 g for 100 minutes at room temperature. The transduced T cells were incubated for an additional 24 hr before an additional lentivirus transduction. After the 2nd round of lentivirus transduction, the T cells were expanded in T cell expansion medium supplemented with 300 IU/mL of hIL-2 and sub-cultured every other day at 5×10⁵cells/mL.

In some instances, activated PBMCs are electroporated with in vitro transcribed (IVT) mRNA. Human PBMCs are stimulated with Dynabeads® (Thermo Fisher®) at 1-to-1 ratio for 3 days in the presence of 300 IU/ml recombinant human IL-2 (R&D System). The beads are removed before electroporation. The cells are washed and re-suspended in OPTI-MEM® medium (Thermo Fisher) or AimV medium (Invitrogen) in 5% hAB serum (Gemini Bio-Products) and 1% antibiotics at the concentration of 2.5×10⁷cells/mL. 200 μL of the cell suspension (5×10⁶cells) are transferred to the 2 mm gap Electroporation Cuvettes Plus™ (Harvard Apparatus BTX) and prechilled on ice. 10 μg of IVT TFP mRNA is added to the cell suspension. The mRNA/cell mixture is then electroporated at 200 V for 20 milliseconds using ECM830 Electro Square Wave Porator (Harvard Apparatus BTX). Immediately after the electroporation, the cells are transferred to fresh cell culture medium (AIM V AlbuMAX® (BSA) serum free medium+5% human AB serum+300 IU/ml IL-2) and incubated at 37° C.

Verification of TFP Expression by Cell Staining

Following lentiviral transduction or mRNA electroporation, expression of TFPs, e.g., ROR1, NKG2D, CD16, or dual specificity TFPs, is confirmed by flow cytometry. T cells are stained using anti-CD3 APC (Clone, UCHT1), anti-CD4-Pacific blue (Clone, RPAT4), anti-CD8-APCCY7 (Clone), and e.g., human NKG2D/CD314-APC (R&D systems, LOT #LCO061321) and their respective isotype controls (BD biosciences).

NKG2D TFP T Cell Populations

T cells are washed three times in 3 mL staining buffer (PBS, 4% BSA) and re-suspended in PBS at 1×10⁶cells per well. For dead cell exclusion, cells are incubated with LIVE/DEAD® Fixable Aqua Dead Cell Stain (Invitrogen) for 30 minutes on ice. Cells are washed twice with PBS and re-suspended in 50 μL staining buffer. To block Fc receptors, 1 μL of 1:100 diluted normal goat IgG (BD Bioscience) is added to each tube and incubated in ice for 10 minutes. 1.0 mL FACS buffer is added to each tube, mixed well, and cells are pelleted by centrifugation at 300 g for 5 min. Surface expression of scFv TFPs is detected by Zenon® R-Phycoerythrin-labeled human NKG2D IgG1 Fc or human IgG1 isotype control. 1 μg antibodies are added to the respective samples and incubated for 30 minutes on ice. Cells are then washed twice, and stained for surface markers using Anti-CD3 APC (clone, UCHT1), anti-CD4-Pacific blue (Clone RPA-T4), anti-CD8 APCCy7 (Clone SK1), from BD bioscience. Flow cytometry is performed using BD-LSRII Fortessa® X20 (BD Biosciences) and data are acquired using FACS diva software and are analyzed with FlowJo® (Treestar, Inc. Ashland, Oreg.).

Exemplary results are shown in FIG. 2A, which shows the surface expression analysis of activated PBMC cells stained for CD8 (anti-CD8 APCCy7, y-axes) and NKG2D (“NKG2D”) (Zenon® R-Phycoerythrin-labeled hNKG2D IgG, x-axes). Shown from left to right are cells that were either non-transduced or transduced with NKG2D-CD3ε, NKG2D-CD28ζ, and NKG2D-41BBζ constructs. The proportion of CD8⁺, NKG2D⁺ cells is shown in the top right corner of each panel.

Dual Specificity TFP T Cell Populations

Surface expression of TFP carrying anti-CD19 or anti-BCMA scFv is detected with biotinylated goat anti-mouse F(ab′)₂(Thermo Fisher) at 4.5 μg per sample for 30 minutes at 4° C. After 3 washes with staining buffer, the cells are stained with PE-conjugated streptavidin (BD Biosciences, at 1:1000 dilution). The surface expression of TFP bearing an anti-tumor-associated antigen (Ag) scFv is also detected by staining with Ag Fc fusion protein. The Ag Fc fusion protein, e.g., a BCMA-Fc fusion protein, is expressed in-house and labelled with Zenon®-PE (Thermo Fisher) according to manufacturer's protocol. The T cells are stained with LIVE/DEAD® Fixable Aqua Dead Cell Stain, blocked with Human BD Fc Block™ and then stained with 1 μg of labelled BCMA_Fc fusion sample per sample.

The T cell markers (CD3, CD4, CD8) are stained with APC mouse anti-human CD3 antibody (Clone-UCHT1, BD Biosciences, at 1:100 dilution), PerCP/Cy5.5 mouse anti-human CD8 antibody (Clone-SKI, BD Biosciences, at 1:100 dilution) and Pacific Blue™ mouse anti-human CD4 antibody (Clone-RPA-T4, BD Biosciences, at 1:1000 dilution) for 30 minutes at 4° C. After 2 washes with staining buffer, the cells are then run on LSRFortessa™ X20 (BD Biosciences). The data are acquired using FACSDiva® and analyzed with FlowJo® (Treestar, Inc. Ashland, Oreg.).

Results are shown in FIG. 2B, which confirmed expression of the TCRs. The cells were sorted by surface expression of CD8 (y-axes) and either anti-Fab (top row) or BCMA-Fc (bottom row) (x-axes). Shown are results from cells transduced with empty vector, anti-CD19-CD3ε, anti-BCMA-CD3ε, anti-BCMA-CD3γ, both anti-CD19-CD3ε and anti-BCMA-CD3ε, or anti-CD19-CD3ε+ anti-BCMA-CD3γ.

CD16 TFP T Cell Populations

CD16 (FcγRIIIa) is present mostly on NK cells, neutrophils, monocytes, macrophages and leukocytes. However, unlike T cells, NK cells represent only a minor fraction (5-15%) of circulating lymphocytes. In addition, NK cells are resistant to most conventional gene-transfection/transduction techniques, although short-term transient transduction has been achieved with vaccinia virus. Exogenous T cells, however, are more easily transduced and can be expanded by the methods disclosed herein, making them much more suitable for boosting a patient's immune response to anti-cancer therapeutics in combination therapy.

Following lentiviral transduction or mRNA electroporation, expression of CD16 TFPs is confirmed by flow cytometry, using an anti-CD16-PE antibody and an IgGlk-PE antibody (Catalog Nos. 555407 and 555749, respectively, both from BD Pharmingen). T cells are washed three times in 3 mL staining buffer (PBS, 4% BSA) and re-suspended in PBS at 1×10⁶cells per well. For dead cell exclusion, cells are incubated with LIVE/DEAD® Fixable Aqua Dead Cell Stain (Invitrogen) for 30 minutes on ice. Cells are washed twice with PBS and re-suspended in 50 μL staining buffer. To block Fc receptors, 1 μL of 1:100 diluted normal goat IgG (BD Bioscience) is added to each tube and incubated in ice for 10 minutes. 1.0 mL FACS buffer is added to each tube, mixed well, and cells are pelleted by centrifugation at 300 g for 5 min.

FIG. 3 shows a schematic of CD20+ Raji cells being bound by the anti-CD20 antibody rituximab, that is bound in turn by T cells transduced with CD16 TFPs, resulting in the induction of cell lysis (FIG. 3A). When non-glycosylated rituximab is used, CD16 TFPs cannot bind to the antibody and thus do not induce lysis in the target cell (FIG. 3B).

Surface expression of cancer antigens detected by CD16 TFPs is detected by Zenon® R-Phycoerythrin-labeled human anti-CD20 IgG1 Fc (e.g., rituximab) or an a-glycosylated form of an anti-CD20 antibody. The a-glycosylated form of CD20 has a functional scFv that binds to the CD20 antigen on tumor cell surface but will not engage CD16TFPs or CARs due to N-glycosylation mutation with N to G substitution on its Fc portion. 1 μg of each anti-CD20 or anti-CD20 a-glycosylated or Zenon R-Phycoerythrin alone was incubated with Raji cells for 30 minutes on ice. Cells are then washed twice with PBS, Flow cytometry is performed using LSRFortessa® X20 (BD Biosciences) and data is acquired using FACS diva software and is analyzed with FlowJo® (Treestar, Inc. Ashland, Oreg.).

Exemplary results of FACS confirmation are shown in FIG. 4A, showing cells stained for CD16 (anti-CD16, x-axis) and CD3ε (y-axis). Shown from left to right are cells that were either non-transduced or transduced with: CD16-CD3ε TFP, CD16-CD3γ TFP, CD16-CD3δ TFP, and CD16-CD3β constructs (top row); and non-transduced, CD16-CD28ζ CAR, CD16-41BBζ CAR, and an anti-CD19-CD3ε TFP as a positive control. The proportion of CD3⁺, CD16⁺ cells is shown in the top right corner of each panel.

Exemplary results of Zenon staining are shown in FIG. 4B. To demonstrate the accuracy of the method, Raji cells (that express both CD19 and CD20) that have been are either unstained or stained with anti-CD 19 were treated according to the methods above using anti-CD 19 TFPs. FIG. 4C shows that both rituximab and a-glycosylated rituximab was able to bind to CD19+ Raji cells.

Example 6: Cytotoxicity Assay by Flow Cytometry

Target cells that are either positive or negative for anti-tumor antigen targets are labelled with the fluorescent dye, carboxyfluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester (CFSE). These target cells are mixed with effector T cells that are either un-transduced, transduced with control CAR-T constructs, or transduced with TFPs. After the indicated incubation period, the percentage of dead to live CFSE-labeled target cells and negative control target cells is determined for each effector/target cell culture by flow cytometry. The percent survival of target cells in each T-cell+target cell culture is calculated relative to wells containing target cells alone.

The cytotoxic activity of effector T cells, or the combination of an anti-cancer agent and the effector T cells (e.g., an anti-cancer antibody and a CD16 TFP) is measured by comparing the number of surviving target cells in target cells without or with effector T cells, following co-incubation of effector and target cells, using flow cytometry. In experiments with anti-tumor antigen TFPs or CAR-T cells, the target cells are tumor-antigen-positive cells, while cells used as a negative control are tumor-antigen-negative cells.

Target cells are washed once, and re-suspended in PBS at 1×10⁶cells/mL. The fluorescent dye carboxyfluorescein diacetate succinimidyl ester (CFSE) (Thermo Fisher®) is added to the cell suspension at a concentration of 0.03 μM and the cells are incubated for 20 minutes at room temperature. The labeling reaction is stopped, by adding to the cell suspension with complete cell culture medium (RPMI-1640+10% HI-FBS) at the volume 5 times of the reaction volume, and the cells are incubated for an additional 2 minutes at room temperature. The cells are pelleted by centrifugation and re-suspended in cytotoxicity medium (Phenol red-free RPMI1640 (Invitrogen) plus 5% AB serum (Gemini Bioproducts) at 2×10⁵cells/mL. Fifty microliters of CFSE labelled-target cell suspension (equivalent to 10,000 cells) are added to each well of the 96-well U-bottom plate (Corning).

Effector T cells transduced with anti-tumor-antigen-TFP constructs, together with non-transduced T cells as negative controls, are washed and suspended at 2×10⁶cells/mL, or 1×10⁶cells/mL in cytotoxicity medium. 50 μL of effector T-cell suspensions (equivalent to 100,000 or 50,000 cells) are added to the plated target cells to reach the effector-to-target ratio of 10-to-1 or 5-to-1, respectively, in a total volume of 100 μL. The cultures are then mixed, spin down, and incubated for 4 hours at 37° C., 5% CO₂. Immediately following this incubation, 7AAD (7-aminoactinomycin D) (BioLegend) is added to the cultured cells as recommended by the manufacturer, and flow cytometry is performed with a BD Fortessa X-20 (BD Biosciences). Analysis of flow cytometric data is performed using FlowJo® software (TreeStar, Inc.).

The percentage of survival for RPMI-8226 target cells is calculated by dividing the number of alive RPMI-8226 target cells (CFSE+7-AAD−) in sample with effector T cells and target cells, by the number of alive RPMI-8226 (CFSE+7-AAD−) cells in the sample with target cells alone. The cytotoxicity for effector cells is calculated as the percentage of killing for RPMI-8226=100%−percentage of survival for RPMI-8226 cells.

T cells transduced with an anti-tumor-antigen-28ζ CAR construct may demonstrate cytotoxicity against tumor-antigen-expressing cells, when compared to T cells that are either non-transduced or are transduced with a non-tumor-associated antigen-specific CAR control. However, T cells transduced with anti-tumor-associated antigen-CD3ε may induce more efficient cytotoxicity against the targets than the anti-tumor-associated antigen CAR control. Anti-tumor-associated antigen-CD3γ TFPs may also mediate robust cytotoxicity that is greater than that observed with anti-tumor-associated antigen-CAR at effector:target ratios between 5 and 10:1. Some cytotoxicity may be observed with anti-tumor-associated antigen-TCRα and anti-tumor-associated antigen-TCRβ TFPs. Similar results may be obtained with anti-tumor-associated antigen TFPs constructed with an alternative hinge region. Once again, cytotoxicity against tumor-associated antigen-expressing target cells may be greater with anti-tumor-associated antigen-CD3ε or anti-tumor-associated antigen-CD3γ TFP-transduced T cells than with anti-tumor-associated antigen-CAR-transduced T cells.

Example 7: Cytotoxicity by Real Time Cytotoxicity Assay: NKG2D TFP T Cells

NKG2D TFPs may also demonstrate superior cytotoxicity over NKG2D CARs in the real-time cytotoxicity assay (RTCA) format. The RTCA assay measures the electrical impedance of an adherent target cell monolayer, in each well of a specialized 96-well plate, in real time and presents the final readout as a value called the cell index. Changes in cell index indicate disruption of the target cell monolayer as a result of killing of target cells by co-incubated T-cell effectors. Thus, the cytotoxicity of the effector T cells can be evaluated as the change in cell index of wells with both target cells and effector T cells compared to that of wells with target cells alone.

Adherent target cells are cultured in DMEM, 10% FBS, 1% Antibiotic-Antimycotic (Life Technologies). To prepare the RTCA, 50 μL of, e.g., DMEM medium is added into the appropriate wells of an E-plate (ACEA Biosciences, Inc, Catalog#: JL-10-156010-1A). The plate is then placed into a RTCA MP instrument (ACEA Biosciences, Inc.) and the appropriate plate layout and assay schedule entered into the RTCA 2.0 software as described in the manufacturers manual. Baseline measurement is performed every 15 minutes for 100 measurements. 1×10⁴target cells in a 100 μL volume are then added to each assay well and the cells are allowed to settle for 15 minutes. The plate is returned to the reader and readings are resumed.

The next day, effector T cells are washed and re-suspended in cytotoxicity media (Phenol red-free RPMI1640 (Invitrogen) plus 5% AB serum (Gemini Bioproducts; 100-318)). The plate is then removed from the instrument and the effector T cells, suspended in cytotoxicity medium (Phenol red-free RPMI1640+5% AB serum), are added to each well at 100,000 cells or 50,000 cells to reach the effector-to-target ratio of 10-to-1 or 5-to-1, respectively. The plate is then placed back to the instrument. The measurement is carried out for every 2 minutes for 100 measurements, and then every 15 minutes for 1,000 measurements.

In the RTCA assay, killing of NKG2D-transduced cells may be observed by T cells transduced with NKG2D-28ζ CAR-transduced T cells, as demonstrated by a time-dependent decrease in the cell index following addition of the effector cells relative to cells alone or cells co-incubated with T cells transduced with a control CAR construct. However, target cell killing by NKG2D-CD3ε TFP-expressing T cells may be deeper and more rapid than that observed with the NKG2D CAR. For example, within 4 hours of addition of T cells transduced with NKG2D-CD3ε TFP, killing of the NKG2DL-expressing target cells may be essentially complete. Little or no killing may be observed with T cells transduced with a number of TFP constructs comprising other CD3 and TCR constructs. Similar results may be obtained with NKG2D TFPs constructed with an alternative hinge region. Cytotoxicity against NKG2D-transduced target cells may be greater with NKG2D-CD3ε or NKG2D-CD3γ TFP-transduced T cells than with NKG2D-CAR-transduced T cells.

The cytotoxic activity of TFP-transduced T cells may be dose-dependent with respect to the amount of virus (MOI) used for transduction. Increased killing of NKG2DL-positive cells may be observed with increasing MOI of NKG2D-CD3ε TFP lentivirus, further reinforcing the relationship between TFP transduction and cytotoxic activity.

An NKG2D TFP construct is engineered by cloning a NKG2D scFv DNA fragment linked to a CD3ε DNA fragment by a DNA sequence coding the linker: GGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE (SEQ ID NO: 1) into a p510 vector (from SBI) at XbaI and EcoRI sites. The NKG2D TFP construct generated is, e.g., p510_antiNKG2D_SS1_CD3ε (NKG2D SS1 scFv-linker-human CD3ε chain).

Full length NKG2D is PCR amplified from pCMV6_XL4_NKG2D (Origene) and the monomer, or a dimer comprising a linker, is cloned into XbaI and EcoRI restriction digested p527a (pCDH-EF1-MCS-T2A-Puro) (SBI) via Gibson Recombination reaction.

Target cells for the RTCA are, e.g., NKG2D⁺ HeLa cells (cervical adenocarcinoma, ATCC® CCL-2™) and NKG2D-negative PC-3 cells (prostate adenocarcinoma, ATCC® CRL-1435™) are used as negative controls. Adherent target cells are cultured in DMEM with 10% FBS and 1% Antibiotic-Antimycotic (Life Technologies).

The normalized cell index, indicative of cytotoxicity, is then determined. Activated PBMCs are untreated, non-transduced, or transduced with empty vector, a NKG2D TFP), a NKG2D CAR with the CD28ζ, or 41BBζ signaling domain.

The target NKG2D-positive HeLa cells are efficiently killed by the anti-NKG2D TFP-transduced T cells, compared to the negative controls. In contrast, the NKG2D-negative PC-3 cells are not efficiently killed by any of the constructs.

Activation of the T cells expressing anti-NKG2D CAR and TFP constructs is performed using NKG2D⁺ and NKG2D⁻ K562 cells. As described above, activated PBMCs are transduced with 50 MOI LVs for two consecutive days and expanded. Day 8 post transduction, co-cultures of PBMCs were set up with target cells (K562 cells overexpressing NKG2D) at E:T, 1:1 ratio (0.2×10⁶each cell type) in cytotoxicity medium (Phenol red-free RPMI1640 (Invitrogen) plus 5% AB serum (Gemini Bioproducts; 100-318). K562 cells overexpressing BCMA were used as negative controls. 24 hours after the beginning of co-culturing, cells are harvested, washed with PBS three times and stained with Live/Dead Aqua for 30 min on ice. To block Fc receptors, human Fc block (BD) is added and incubated for 10 minutes at room temperature. Cells are subsequently stained with anti-CD3 APC (clone, UCHT1), anti-CD8 APCcy7 (Clone SK1), anti-CD69-Alexa Fluor® 700 (clone FN50) from BD Biosciences and anti-CD25-PE (Clone BC96, eBioscience). Cells are washed twice and analyzed by BD LSRII-Fortessa. Data are analyzed as above using FlowJo® analysis software (Tree star, Inc.).

T cells are either non-transduced, transduced with empty vector, transduced with anti-NKG2D-CD3ε TFP, anti-NKG2D-28ζ CAR, or anti-NKG2D-41BBζ CAR. As will be shown, T cells expressing anti-NKG2D CAR and TFP constructs are activated by culturing with NKG2D⁺ cells, but not the NKG2D− cells. The data will demonstrate the ability of NKG2D-expressing cells to specifically activate T cells.

Activation of T cells may be similarly assessed by analysis of granzyme B production. T cells are cultured and expanded as described above, and intracellular staining for granzyme B is done according to the manufacturer's kit instructions (Gemini Bioproducts; 100-318). Cells are harvested, washed with PBS three times and blocked with human Fc block for 10 min. Cells are stained for surface antigens with anti-CD3 APC (clone, UCHT1), and anti-CD8 APCcy7 (Clone SK1) for 30 min at 4° C. Cells were then fixed with Fixation/Permeabilization solution (BD Cytofix/Cytoperm Fixation/Permeabilization kit cat #554714) for 20 min at 4 C, flowed by washing with BD Perm/Wash buffer. Cells are subsequently stained with anti-Granzyme B Alexafluor700 (Clone GB11), washed with BD Perm/Wash buffer twice and resuspended in FACS buffer. Data are acquired on BD LSRII-Fortessa and analyzed using FlowJo® (Tree star Inc.).

T cells are either non-transduced, transduced with empty vector, transduced with anti-NKG2D-CD3ε TFP, anti-NKG2D-28ζ CAR, or anti-NKG2D-41BBζ CAR. T cells expressing anti-NKG2D CAR and TFP constructs are activated by culturing with NKG2D⁺ cells, but not the NKG2D− cells. The percentage of granzyme B-positive cells for each construct in NKG2D ligand-cells and NKG2D ligand⁺ cells is determined.

Example 8: Cytotoxicity by Real Time Cytotoxicity Assay: CD16 TFP T Cells

Preparation of target cells and transduced T cells is performed as described above for NKG2D.

In the RTCA assay, killing of Ag-transduced cells may be observed by T cells transduced with CD16-28ζ CAR-transduced T cells, as demonstrated by a time-dependent decrease in the cell index following addition of the effector cells relative to cells alone or cells co-incubated with T cells transduced with a control CAR construct. However, target cell killing by CD16-CD3ε TFP-expressing T cells may be deeper and more rapid than that observed with the CD16 CAR. For example, within 4 hours of addition of T cells transduced with CD16-CD3ε TFP and an anti-TAA antibody, killing of the Ag-expressing target cells may be essentially complete. Little or no killing may be observed with T cells transduced with a number of TFP constructs comprising other CD3 and TCR constructs. Similar results may be obtained with CD16 TFPs constructed with an alternative hinge region. Cytotoxicity against Ag-transduced target cells may be greater with CD16-CD3ε or CD16-CD3γ TFP-transduced T cells than with CD16-CAR-transduced T cells.

The cytotoxic activity of CD16 TFP-transduced T cells, in combination with an anti-TAA antibody, may be dose-dependent with respect to the amount of virus (MOI) used for transduction. Increased killing of Ag-positive cells may be observed with increasing MOI of CD16-CD3ε TFP lentivirus and increased dose of the anti-Ag antibody, further reinforcing the relationship between TFP transduction and cytotoxic activity.

A CD16 TFP construct is engineered by cloning a CD16 DNA fragment linked to a CD3ε DNA fragment by a DNA sequence coding the linker: GGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE (SEQ ID NO: 1) into a p510 vector (from SBI) at XbaI and EcoRI sites.

Target cells for the RTCA are, e.g., Ag-positive HeLa cells (cervical adenocarcinoma, ATCC® CCL-2™) and Ag-negative cells, e.g., PC-3 cells (prostate adenocarcinoma, ATCC® CRL-1435™) are used as negative controls. Adherent target cells are cultured in DMEM with 10% FBS and 1% Antibiotic-Antimycotic (Life Technologies).

The normalized cell index, indicative of cytotoxicity, is then determined. Activated PBMCs are untreated, non-transduced, or transduced with empty vector, a CD16 TFP, a CD16 CAR with the CD28ζ, or 41BBζ signaling domain.

The target Ag-positive HeLa cells are efficiently killed by the anti-Ag antibody in combination with the CD16 TFP-transduced T cells, compared to the negative controls. In contrast, the Ag-negative PC-3 cells are not efficiently killed by any of the constructs.

Activation of the T cells expressing anti-CD16 CAR and TFP constructs is performed using CD16⁺ and CD16⁻ K562 cells. As described above, activated PBMCs are transduced with 50 MOI LVs for two consecutive days and expanded. Day 8 post transduction, co-cultures of PBMCs were set up with target cells (K562 cells overexpressing CD16) at E:T, 1:1 ratio (0.2×10⁶each cell type) in cytotoxicity medium (Phenol red-free RPMI1640 (Invitrogen) plus 5% AB serum (Gemini Bioproducts; 100-318). K562 cells overexpressing BCMA were used as negative controls. 24 hours after the beginning of co-culturing, cells are harvested, washed with PBS three times and stained with Live/Dead Aqua for 30 min on ice. To block Fc receptors, human Fc block (BD) is added and incubated for 10 minutes at room temperature. Cells are subsequently stained with anti-CD3 APC (clone, UCHT1), anti-CD8 APCcy7 (Clone SK1), anti-CD69-Alexa Fluor® 700 (clone FN50) from BD Biosciences and anti-CD25-PE (Clone BC96, eBioscience). Cells are washed twice and analyzed by BD LSRII-Fortessa. Data are analyzed as above using FlowJo® analysis software (Tree star, Inc.).

T cells are either non-transduced, transduced with empty vector, transduced with CD16-CD3ε TFP, CD16-28ζ CAR, or CD16-41BBζ CAR. As will be shown, T cells expressing CD16 CAR and TFP constructs are activated by culturing with Ag+ cells and an effective amount of an anti-Ag antibody, but not the Ag-cells. The data demonstrate the ability of Ag-expressing cells to specifically activate T cells in the presence of an anti-Ag antibody.

T cells are either non-transduced, transduced with empty vector, transduced with CD16-CD3ε TFP, CD16-28ζ CAR, or CD16-41BBζ CAR. T cells expressing CD16 CAR and TFP constructs are activated by culturing with Ag⁺ cells, but not the Ag⁻ cells. The percentage of granzyme B-positive cells for each construct in Ag⁻ cells and Ag⁺ cells is determined.

Example 9: NKG2D TFP-T Cells Proliferate in an Antigen-Specific Manner and Lyse NKG2D Ligand-Expressing Tumor Cells In Vitro

In order to evaluate further the efficacy of NKG2D TFP T cells in vitro, three groups of TFP T cells were tested: monomeric NKG2D-CD3ε, dimeric NKG2D-CD3ε, and untransduced. A schematic of monomeric and dimeric NKG2D TFPs is shown in FIG. 5.

Materials and Methods
Lentivirus Generation

The lentivirus was prepared by transient transfection of 293TN Producer Cell Line (System Biosciences, Inc., LV900A-1) TFP and CAR constructs were generated using monomers or dimers of the NKG2D receptor sequence fused to a CD3 epsilon chain (see Appendix A).

T Cells Isolation and Lentivirus Transduction

CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cells were purified from Leukopack® sample (HemaCare, donor ID: W313716040891). The leukapheresis sample was subjected to CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cell enrichment using CD4 and CD8 MACS beads using automated cliniMACS® Prodigy automated system (Miltenyi) according to manufacturer's instructions.

T cells were activated using Dynabeads at 1:1 ratio and were maintained in AimV medium (Invitrogen) in 5% human AB serum (Gemini Bio Products, catalog #100-318), and 1% Penicillin-Streptomycin (Gibco, catalog#15240-062) in presence of 300 IU/ml IL-2 (Peprotech). Dynabead-activated T cells were transduced with lentivirus at 10MOI (virus titered using Jurkat cells) respectively in presence of polybrene (5 μg/ml) and spinoculation at 100×G for 100 minutes once at 24-hour post-transduction.

Transduction Efficiency Determination

Transduction efficiency was determined by flow cytometry. T cells were stained using anti-CD3 APC (Clone, UCHT1), anti-CD4-Pacific blue (Clone, RPAT4), anti-CD8-APCCY7 (Clone), Human NKG2D/CD314-APC (R&D systems, LOT #LC0061321) and their respective isotype controls (BD biosciences). Cells were analyzed using BD-LSRII Fortessa® X20.

Cell Lines and Antigen Expression on Tumor Cell Surface:

Ovarian cancer cell lines OVCAR3 and OVCAR5 were purchased from ATCC. AE17 mesothelioma cell line was purchased from Sigma. All cell lines were grown according to manufacturer's instructions. Antigen expression on tumor cell surface was determined using anti-MIC A/B-R-phycoerythrin (PE) (BD Pharmingen™, Lot #6049687), anti-ULBP-2/5/6-PE (R&D systems, Lot #LWE0716091), IgG1 k isotype control-PE (BD Pharmingen, Lot #6070641). Cell surface staining was performed using the standard protocol and analyzed using BD-LSRII Fortessa® X20.

Determination of Antigen Specific T Cell Proliferation:

Proliferation assay was performed as following: 100 μg/well of ULBP2-Fc (R&D systems, Lot# GMI0316041) or IgG control in 100 μl 1×PBS was coated on 96-well high-binding plates at 4° C. overnight. The plate was washed with 1×PBS and blocked with 1% BSA for 20 mins at 4° C. and washed again with 1×PBS. Five thousand CFSC-labelled T cells were plated per well and incubated at 37° C. for 3 days. Live/Dead staining was performed on the cells on the day 4 according to established protocol and analyzed using BD-LSRII Fortessa® X20.

Determination of Antigen-Specific Tumor Lysis:

Ovarian cancer cell lines OVCAR3 or OVCAR5, or mesothelioma cell line AE17 were co-cultured with NKG2D CD3e TFP or untransduced T cells at 1:5, 1:1 and 5:1 E:T ratio on a 96-well RTCA plate. The presence of live, adherent tumor cells was recorded as electrical impulse captured by electrode at the bottom of the RTCA plate. Dead cells that are non-adherent are not recorded by the electrodes and hence the cell count drops following the standard established protocol.

Results

T cells were enriched for CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cells and transduced with indicated lentivirus vectors (FIG. 6). T cells were stimulated using CD3 and CD28 Dynabeads and cultured in the presence of IL-2 as mentioned above. FIGS. 7A-C shows Zenon staining against NKG2D ligands using (from left to right) anti-ULBP1, anti-ULBP2/5/6, anti-ULBP3, anti-ULBP4, and anti-MICA/B on MSTO-MSLN-Luc cells, OVCAR3-Luc, SaOS2-Luc, and SKOV3-Luc cells. In each graph, the top trace is anti-NKG2D ligand, the middle trace is an isotype control or secondary antibody alone, and the bottom trace is unstained cells.

Mono and di NKG2D CD3ε TFP formats were evaluated by anti-NKG2D surface staining. Our data revealed the di NKG2D CD3ε TFP variant is most efficiently expressed on the surface when compared to mono NKG2D CD3ε TFP variants, while the isotype control was negative for all T cell groups (see FIG. 2A).

To determine the antigen specificity of NKG2D CD3ε TFP T cells, CFSC-labelled T cells were cocultured with ULBP-2 coated onto a plate for three-day culture period. The dimer NKG2D CD3ε TFP T cell proliferate in the presence of antigen at concentrations as low as 60 ng/ml (indicated by red arrow in FIG. 6A) unlike untransduced T cells. The mono NKG2D CD3 F TFP T cells proliferate to antigen concentrations up to 250 ng/ml (indicated by arrows on FIG. 6A). The increased proliferation capacity of di NKG2D CD3ε TFPs could be due to increase expression of di NKG2D CD3e on T cell surface compared to mono NKG2D CD3e TFPs. None of the transduced or untransduced condition proliferate in the presence of isotype control bound to a plate.

To assess the antigen-specific tumor lysis capacity of NKG2D CD3ε TFP T cells, effector and tumor cells were co-cultured at 1:5, 1:1, and 5:1 E:T ratio. Ovarian cancer cells that expressed NKG2DL on its surfaced were evaluated by flow cytometry analysis for NKG2DL expression. OVCAR3 and OVCAR5 were both positive for MICA/B and ULBP2/5/6 compared to isotype control or unstained samples. AE17 mouse tumor cell line was negative for NKG2DL antigen expression and had a similar profile to isotype control or unstained sample in the PE channel when evaluated by flow cytometry (FIG. 6B).

Antigen-specific tumor lysis capacity evaluated by RTCA assay showed that dimeric NKG2D CD3ε TFP T cells and mono NKG2D CD3ε TFP T cells lysed antigen positive tumor cells to similar extent at 1:5 ratio, while at 1:1 and 5:1 ratio mono NKG2D CD3ε TFP showed delayed tumor lysis due to lower TFP expression compared to di NKH2D CD3ε T cells (FIGS. 7A-C). No tumor lysis was observed with antigen negative AE17 mouse tumor cell line or with untransduced T cell conditions.

These results show antigen-specific proliferation and tumor lysis of mono and di NKG2D CD3ε TFP T cells compared to untransduced T cells.

Example 10: Luciferase-Based Cytotoxicity Assay-Dual Specificity TFP T Cells

The luciferase based cytotoxicity assay (“Luc-Cyto” assay) assesses the cytotoxicity of TFP T cells by indirectly measuring the luciferase enzymatic activity in the residual live target cells after co-culture. The target cells used in Luc-Cyto assay were HeLa-BCMAt and HeLa-CD19t cells stably transduced to express firefly luciferase. The DNA encoding firefly luciferase was synthesized by GeneArt® (Thermo Fisher®) and inserted into the multiple cloning site of single-promoter lentiviral vector pCDH527A-1 (System Bioscience). The lentivirus carrying the firefly luciferase was packaged with the same procedure as mentioned in section 1.1. The HeLa-BCMAt and HeLa-CD19t cells were then transduced with the firefly luciferase construct carrying lentivirus for 24 hours and then selected with puromycin (5 μg/mL). The generation of HeLa-BCMAt-luciferase or HeLa-CD19t-luciferase cells was confirmed by measuring the luciferase enzymatic activity in the cells with Bright-Glo™ Luciferase Assay System (Promega).

Results are shown in FIG. 8. T cells were transduced with an empty expression vector, or the following TFPs: anti-CD19-CD3ε, anti-BCMA-CD3ε, anti-BCMA-CD3γ, anti-CD19-CD3ε/anti-BCMA-CD3ε, anti-CD19-CD3ε/anti-BCMA-CD3γ, anti-CD19-CD3ε+ anti-BCMA-CD3ε, or anti-CD19-CD3ε+ anti-BCMA-CD3γ. The transduced T cells were incubated with HeLa cells that stably express CD19 (FIG. 8A), HeLa cells that stably express BCMA (FIG. 8B), or HeLa cells that stably express both CD19 and BCMA (FIG. 8C). “/” refers to assays with a T cell population transduced with two viruses, one with an anti-BCMA TFP and one with an anti-CD19 TFP; “+” refers to the use of two populations of T cells, one transduced with an anti-BCMA TFPs and one transduced with anti-CD19 TFPs, that have been combined. The target cells (in this assay, HeLa-BCMAt-luciferase or HeLa-CD19t-luciferase) were plated at 5000 cells per well in 96-well plate. TFP T cells were added to the target cells at desired effector-to-target ratios. The mixture of cells was then cultured for 24 hours at 37° C. with 5% CO₂before the luciferase enzymatic activity in the live target cells was measured by the Bright-Glo® Luciferase Assay System. The cells were spun into a pellet and resuspended in medium containing the luciferase substrate. Luciferase is released by cell lysis, thus, higher luciferase activity corresponds to a greater percentage of cell death. As shown in the figure, the dual-specificity TFP T cell populations killed a higher percentage of cells than any of the single constructs alone.

Example 11: IL-2 and IFN-γ Secretion by Luminex®: Dual Specificity TFP T Cells

To detect the levels of cytokine release by effector cells in contact with target cells, 2-Plex assays were performed using the Human Cytokine Magnetic Buffer Reagent Kit (Invitrogen, LHB0001M) with the Human IL-2 Magnetic Bead Kit (Invitrogen, LHC0021M) and the Human IFN-γ Magnetic Bead Kit (Invitrogen, LHC4031M). Cytokine production was measured in the supernatant of the cells that were pelleted in the analysis shown in FIG. 8.

Results are shown in FIG. 9 and the amount of IFNγ (hatched bars) and IL-2 (solid bars) is shown. As above, the transduced T cells were incubated with HeLa cells that stably express CD19 (FIG. 9A), HeLa cells that stably express BCMA (FIG. 9B), or HeLa cells that stably express both CD19 and BCMA (FIG. 9C). “/” refers to assays with a T cell population transduced with two viruses, one with an anti-BCMA TFP and one with an anti-CD19 TFP; “+” refers to the use of two populations of T cells, one transduced with an anti-BCMA TFPs and one transduced with anti-CD19 TFPs, that have been combined. Total cytokine production is shown on the Y axis. As shown in the figure, cytokine production from cells treated with the dual specificity TFP was not higher than that of the single specificity TFPs. In most cases production of cytokines was lower, indicating that there may be no increase in toxicity for patients receiving treatment with the engineered T cells described herein.

Example 12: IL-2 and IFN-γ Secretion by ELISA: NKG2D TFP T Cells

Another measure of effector T-cell activation and proliferation associated with the recognition of cells bearing cognate antigen is the production of effector cytokines such as interleukin-2 (IL-2) and interferon-gamma (IFN-γ).

ELISA assays for human IL-2 (catalog #EH2IL2, Thermo Scientific®) and IFN-γ catalog #KHC4012, Invitrogen) are performed as described in the product inserts. In one example, 50 μL of reconstituted standards or samples in duplicate are added to each well of a 96-well plate followed by 50 μL of Biotinylated Antibody Reagent. Samples are mixed by gently tapping the plate several times. 50 μL of Standard Diluent is then added to all wells that did not contain standards or samples and the plate is carefully sealed with an adhesive plate cover prior to incubation for 3 hours at room temperature (20-25° C.). The plate cover is then removed, plate contents are emptied, and each well is filled with Wash Buffer. This wash procedure is repeated a total of 3 times and the plate is blotted onto paper towels or other absorbent material. 100 μL of prepared Streptavidin-HRP Solution is added to each well and a new plate cover is attached prior to incubation for 30 minutes at room temperature. The plate cover is again removed, the plate contents are discarded, and 100 μL of TMB Substrate Solution is added into each well. The reaction is allowed to develop at room temperature in the dark for 30 minutes, after which 100 μL of Stop Solution is added to each well. Evaluate the plate. Absorbance is measured on an ELISA plate reader set at 450 nm and 550 nm within 30 minutes of stopping the reaction. 550 nm values are subtracted from 450 nm values and IL-2 amounts in unknown samples are calculated relative to values obtained from an IL-2 standard curve.

Alternatively, 2-Plex assays are performed using the Human Cytokine Magnetic Buffer Reagent Kit (Invitrogen, LHB0001M) with the Human IL-2 Magnetic Bead Kit (Invitrogen, LHC0021M) and the Human IFN-γ Magnetic Bead Kit (Invitrogen, LHC4031M). Briefly, 25 μL of Human IL-2 and IFN-γ antibody beads are added to each well of a 96-well plate and washed using the following guidelines: two washes of 200 μL 1× wash solution, placing the plate in contact with a Magnetic 96-well plate Separator (Invitrogen, A14179), letting the beads settle for 1 minute and decanting the liquid. Then, 50 μL of Incubation Buffer is added to each well of the plate with 100 μL of reconstituted standards in duplicates or 50 μL of samples (supernatants from cytotoxicity assays) and 50 μL of Assay Diluent, in triplicate, for a total volume of 150 μL. Samples are mixed in the dark at 600 rpm with an orbital shaker with a 3 mm orbital radius for 2 hours at room temperature. The plate is washed following the same washing guidelines and 100 μL of human IL-2 and IFN-γ biotinylated detector antibody is added to each well. Samples are mixed in the dark at 600 rpm with an orbital shaker with a 3 mm orbital radius for 1 hour at room temperature. The plate is washed following the same washing guidelines and 100 μL of Streptavidin-R-Phycoerythrin is added to each well. Samples are mixed in the dark at 600 rpm with an orbital shaker with a 3 mm orbital radius for 30 minutes at room temperature. The plate is washed 3 times using the same washing guidelines and after decanting the liquid the samples are re-suspended in 150 μL of 1× wash solution. The samples are mixed at 600 rpm with an orbital shaker with a 3 mm orbital radius for 3 minutes and stored over night at 4° C. Afterwards, the plate is washed following the same washing guidelines and the samples are re-suspended in 150 μL of 1× wash solution.

The plate is read using the MAGPIX System (Luminex) and xPONENT software. Analysis of the data is performed using MILLIPLEX Analyst software, which provides the standard curve and cytokine concentrations.

Relative to non-transduced or control CAR-transduced T cells, T cells transduced with NKG2D TFPs may produce higher levels of both IL-2 and IFN-γ when co-cultured with either cells that endogenously express NKG2D or NKG2D-transduced cells. In contrast, co-culture with NKG2D negative cells or non-transduced cells, may result in little or no cytokine release from TFP-transduced T cells. Consistent with the previous cytotoxicity data, NKG2D TFPs constructed with an alternative hinge region may generate similar results upon co-culture with NKG2D-bearing target cells.

In agreement with the previous cytotoxicity data, NKG2D-CD3ε and NKG2D-CD3γ may produce the highest IL-2 and IFN-γ levels of the TFP constructs. However, cytokine production by T cells transduced with NKG2D-CD3ε and NKG2D-CD3γ TFPs may be comparable to that of T cells expressing NKG2D-28ζ CAR, despite the TFPs demonstrating much higher levels of target cell killing. The possibility that TFPs may more efficiently kill target cells than CARs, but release comparable or lower levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, represents a potential advantage for TFPs relative to CARs since elevated levels of these cytokines have been associated with dose-limiting toxicities for adoptive CAR-T therapies.

Activated PBMCs are transduced with 50 MOI lentiviruses for two consecutive days and expanded. Day 8 post transduction, co-cultures of PBMCs were set up with target cells (K562 cells overexpressing NKG2D) at E:T, 1:1 ratio (0.2×10⁶each cell type) in cytotoxicity medium (Phenol red-free RPMI1640 (Invitrogen) plus 5% AB serum (Gemini Bioproducts; 100-318). K562 cells overexpressing BCMA were used as negative controls. After 24 hours, cells are analyzed for IFN-γ and IL-2 expression by ELISA as described above. T cells expressing NKG2D CAR and TFP constructs are activated, as evidenced by both IFN-γ and IL-2 production, by co-culturing with NKG2D⁺ cells, but not the NKG2D⁻ cells, further demonstrating the ability of NKG2D-expressing cells to specifically activate T cells.

Example 13: Cytotoxicity by Real Time Cytotoxicity Assay: Dual Specificity TFP T Cells

The RTCA measures the electrical impedance of an adherent target cell monolayer, in each well of a specialized 96-well plate, in real time and presents the final readout as a value called the cell index. Changes in cell index indicate disruption of the target cell monolayer as a result of killing of target cells by co-incubated T-cell effectors. Thus, the cytotoxicity of the effector T-cells can be evaluated as the change in cell index of wells with both target cells and effector T-cells compared to that of wells with target cells alone.

The target cells used in this Example were HeLa cells expressing truncated BCMA (HeLa-BCMAt, intracellular domain deleted) or HeLa cells expressing truncated CD19 (HeLa-CD19t, intracellular domain deleted). The DNA encoding human BCMAt or CD19t was synthesized by GeneArt® (Thermo Fisher) and inserted into the multiple cloning site of dual-promoter lentiviral vector pCDH514B (System Bioscience) carrying neomycin as selection marker, which is under the control of EF1a promoter. The lentivirus carrying the BCMAt or CD19t encoding vector was then packaged with the same procedure as described above. The HeLa cells were then transduced with the BCMAt or CD19t construct carrying lentivirus for 24 hours and then selected with G418 (1 mg/mL). The expression of BCMAt or CD19t by the selected HeLa-BCMAt or HeLa-CD19t cells was confirmed by FACS analysis with anti-human BCMA antibodies (BioLegend, clone#19A2; Miltenyi, clone# REA315) or anti-human CD19 antibodies (BD Bioscience), respectively.

For the RTCA, target cells (HeLa-BCMAt or HeLa-CD19t) were plated at 10,000 cells per well in the 96-well polyethylene terephthalate (PET) E-Plate® (ACEA Biosciences, Inc.). In order to test the dual-specific TFP T cells, HeLa-BCMAt and HeLa-CD19t cells were mixed at 1:1 ratio to reach final number 10,000 cells per well. The plate was then placed into the xCELLigence® RTCA MP instrument (ACEA Biosciences, Inc.) and the baseline measurement was done every 15 minutes for 100 measurements. The plate was then removed from the instrument and the effector T cells, suspended in cytotoxicity medium (Phenol red-free RPMI1640+5% AB serum), were added to each well at 60,000 cells to reach the effector-to-target ratio of 6-to-1. The plate was then placed back to the instrument. The measurement was carried out for every 2 minutes for 100 measurements, and then every 15 minutes for 1000 measurements.

Results are shown in FIG. 10. A key to FIG. 10 is presented in the Table below.

TABLE 2

Constructs used in RTCA assay.

Trace

FIGURE
Number
Target Cells
Construct

5A
1
HeLa-CD19
Target only

2

α-BCMA-CD3ε

3

α-BCMA-CD3γ

4

Non-transduced

5

Empty Vector

6

α-CD19-CD3ε/α-BCMA-CD3γ

7

α-CD19-CD3ε/α-BCMA-CD3ε

8

α-CD19-CD3ε + α-BCMA-CD3γ

9

α-CD19-CD3ε + α-BCMA-CD3ε

10

α-CD19-CD3ε

5B
1
HeLa-BCMA
Target only

2

Non-transduced

3

Empty Vector

4

α-CD19-CD3ε

5

α-CD19-CD3ε + α-BCMA-CD3ε

6

α-CD19-CD3ε + α-BCMA-CD3γ

7

α-CD19-CD3ε/α-BCMA-CD3γ

8

α-CD19-CD3ε/α-BCMA-CD3ε

9

α-BCMA-CD3ε

10

α-BCMA-CD3γ

5C
1
HeLa-CD19 +
Target only

2
HeLa-BCMA
Non-transduced

3
(εε)
Empty Vector

4

α-CD19-CD3ε

5

α-BCMA-CD3ε

6

α-CD19-CD3ε/α-BCMA-CD3ε

7

α-CD19-CD3ε + α-BCMA-CD3ε

5D
1
HeLa-CD19 +
Target only

2
HeLa-BCMA
Non-transduced

3
(εγ)
Empty Vector

4

α-CD19-CD3ε

5

α-BCMA-CD3γ

6

α-CD19-CD3ε/α-BCMA-CD3γ

7

α-CD19-CD3ε + α-BCMA-CD3γ

In the table in the right-hand column, “/” refers to assays with a T cell population transduced with two viruses, one with an anti-BCMA TFP and one with an anti-CD19 TFP; “+” refers to the use of two populations of T cells, one transduced with an anti-BCMA TFPs and one transduced with anti-CD19 TFPs, that have been combined.

FIG. 10A shows CD19-expressing HeLa cells, and shows that dual constructs comprising anti-BCMA and anti-CD19 TFP T cells killed cells better and faster than cells with anti-BCMA TFP T cells alone. The monospecific anti-CD19 TFP control had comparable activity to the dual specificity TFP T cells.

FIG. 10B shows BCMA-expressing HeLa cells, and shows that dual constructs comprising anti-BCMA and anti-CD19 TFP T cells killed cells better and faster than cells with anti-CD19 TFP T cells alone. The monospecific anti-BCMA TFP control had comparable activity to the dual specificity TFP T cells.

FIG. 10C shows BCMA- and CD19-expressing HeLa cells and measures the ability of the “εε” dual specificity construct, compared to the single specificity TFPs. As shown, the dual-specificity TFP T cells, whether transduced with two viruses or two T cell populations mixed, had significantly greater activity than either single specificity TFP T cell population alone.

FIG. 10D shows BCMA- and CD19-expressing HeLa cells and measures the ability of the “εγ” dual specificity construct, compared to the single specificity TFPs. As shown, the dual-specificity TFP T cells, whether transduced with two viruses or two T cell populations mixed, had significantly greater activity than either single specificity TFP T cell population alone.

Example 14: CD107a Exposure by Flow Cytometry

An additional assay for T-cell activation is surface expression of CD107a, a lysosomal associated membrane protein (LAMP-1) that is located in the membrane of cytoplasmic cytolytic granules in resting cells. Degranulation of effector T cells, a prerequisite for cytolytic activity, results in mobilization of CD 107a to the cell surface following activation-induced granule exocytosis. Thus, CD107a exposure provides an additional measure of T-cell activation, in addition to cytokine production, that correlates closely with cytotoxicity.

Target and effector cells are separately washed and re-suspended in cytotoxicity medium (RPMI+5% human AB serum+1% antibiotic antimycotic). The assay is performed by combining 2×10⁵effectors cells with 2×10⁵target cells in a 100 μL final volume in U-bottom 96-well plates (Corning), in the presence of 0.5 μL/well of PE/Cy7-labelled anti-human CD107a (LAMP-1) antibody (Clone-H4A3, BD Biosciences). The cultures are then incubated for an hour at 37° C., 5% CO₂. Immediately following this incubation, 10 μL of a 1:10 dilution of the secretion inhibitor monensin (1000× solution, BD GolgiStop™) is carefully added to each well without disturbing the cells. The plates are then incubated for a further 2.5 hours at 37° C., 5% CO₂. Following this incubation, the cells are stained with APC anti-human CD3 antibody (Clone-UCHT1, BD Biosciences), PerCP/Cy5.5 anti-human CD8 antibody (Clone-SKI, BD Biosciences) and Pacific Blue anti-human CD4 antibody (Clone-RPA-T4, BD Biosciences) and then incubated for 30 minutes at 37° C., 5% CO₂. The cells are then washed 2× with FACS buffer (and resuspended in 100 μL FACS buffer and 100 ul IC fix buffer prior to analysis.

Exposure of CD107a on the surface of T cells is detected by flow cytometry. Flow cytometry is performed with a LSRFortessa™ X20 (BD Biosciences) and analysis of flow cytometric data is performed using FlowJo software (Treestar, Inc. Ashland, Oreg.). The percentage of CD8⁺ effector cells, within the CD3 gate, that are CD107⁺ is determined for each effector/target cell culture.

Consistent with the previous cytotoxicity and cytokine data, co-culture of tumor-associated antigen-expressing target cells with effector T cells transduced with anti-tumor-associated antigen-28ζ CAR may induce an increase in surface CD107a expression relative to effectors incubated with tumor-associated antigen negative target cells. In comparison, under the same conditions, anti-tumor-associated antigen-CD3ε LL or anti-tumor-associated antigen-CD3γ LL TFP-expressing effectors may exhibit a 5 to 7-fold induction of CD107a expression. Anti-tumor-associated antigen TFPs constructed with an alternative hinge region may generate similar results upon co-culture with tumor-associated antigen-bearing target cells.

Example 15: In Vivo Mouse Efficacy Studies

To assess the ability of effector T cells transduced with anti-tumor-associated antigen TFPs to achieve anti-tumor responses in vivo, effector T cells transduced with either anti-tumor-associated antigen-28ζ CAR, anti-tumor-associated antigen-CD3ε LL TFP or anti-tumor-associated antigen-CD3γ LL TFP are adoptively transferred into NOD/SCID/IL-2Rγ−/− (NSG-JAX) mice that had previously been inoculated with tumor-associated antigen⁺ human cancer cell lines.

Female NOD/SCID/IL-2Rγ−/− (NSG-JAX) mice, at least 6 weeks of age prior to the start of the study, are obtained from The Jackson Laboratory (stock number 005557) and acclimated for 3 days before experimental use. Human tumor-associated antigen-expressing cell lines for inoculation are maintained in log-phase culture prior to harvesting and counting with trypan blue to determine a viable cell count. On the day of tumor challenge, the cells are centrifuged at 300 g for 5 minutes and re-suspended in pre-warmed sterile PBS at either 0.5-1×10⁶cells/100 μL. T cells for adoptive transfer, either non-transduced or transduced with anti-tumor-associated antigen-28ζ CAR, anti-tumor-associated antigen-CD3ε LL TFP or anti-CD3γ LL TFP constructs are prepared. On day 0 of the study, 10 animals per experimental group are challenged intravenously with 0.5-1×10⁶tumor-associated antigen-expressing cells. 3 days later, 5×10⁶of effector T-cell populations are intravenously transferred to each animal in 100 μL of sterile PBS. Detailed clinical observations on the animals are recorded daily until euthanasia. Body weight measurements are made on all animals weekly until death or euthanasia. All animals are euthanized 35 days after adoptive transfer of test and control articles. Any animals appearing moribund during the study are euthanized at the discretion of the study director in consultation with a veterinarian.

Relative to non-transduced T cells, adoptive transfer of T-cell transduced with either anti-tumor-associated antigen-28ζ CAR, anti-tumor-associated antigen-CD3ε LL TFP or anti-tumor-associated antigen-CD3γ LL TFP may prolong survival mesothelin-expressing cell line tumor-bearing mice, and may indicate that both anti-tumor-associated antigen CAR and TFP-transduced T cells are capable of mediating target cell killing with corresponding increased survival in these mouse models. Collectively, these data may indicate that TFPs represent an alternative platform for engineering chimeric receptors that demonstrate superior antigen-specific killing to first generation CARs both in vitro and in vivo.

Example 16: CD16 TFPs Induce Tumor Cell Lysis and Cytokine Production in the Presence of a Tumor Cell Antigen and an Anti-Tumor Antigen Antibody

Luciferase-labeled Raji cells (Raji-FFLuc tumor cells that have been stably transduced with firefly luciferase) were combined with CD16 TFP T cells at a 1:10 ratio, e.g., 5000 tumor cells+50,000 TFP T cells). Rituximab or non-glycosylated rituximab was added at 1 μg/ml and the combination of cells and antibody was incubated at 37° C. for 24 hours. Cells were spun, and the supernatant and pellet were harvested. The pellets were resuspended and incubated with luciferin substrate and read on a SpectraMax® plate reader. Luciferase signal equates with lysis as the luciferase is available from the lysed cells only.

FIG. 11 shows the results of this assay with T cells transduced with various constructs, as compared to a no-antibody control. Raji cells were incubated with rituximab and the following T cells: medium alone (no antibody, white bars), Raji cells with no T cells as a negative control, non-transduced T cells as a negative control, CD16-CD3ε TFP, CD16-CD3γ TFP, CD16-CD3δ TFP, CD16-CD3β TFP, CD16-CD28ζ CAR, CD16-41BBζ CAR, and an anti-CD19-CD3ε TFP with known activity as a positive control. As can be seen in FIG. 11A, the TFPs and CARs were all able to induce lysis in the target cell population to varying degrees. The negative controls had minimal lysis, if any. CD16-CD3ε TFP and CD16-CD3γ were the most potent of the CD16 TFPs. The positive control anti-CD19 TFP induced lysis in the “no antibody” control group (white bars), as this TFP binds directly to the target cells.

FIG. 11B shows the same assay but with non-glycosylated rituximab antibody. As expected, since CD16 will not bind the non-glycosylated form, very little cell lysis was detected for any of the T cell constructs other than with the anti-CD19 TFP positive control which functions independently of rituximab.

The supernatant collected from the method above was used in a Luminex® ELISA assay to detect and quantify the amount of IFNγ and IL-2. As shown in FIG. 12A (IFNγ) and FIG. 12B (IL-2), the TFP T cells induced much lower cytokine concentrations than their CAR T cell counterparts, making them attractive as therapeutics, since excess cytokine production induces undesirable side-effects in patients.

Example 17: In Vitro and In Vivo Efficacy of NKG2D+-TFP T Cells Against Multiple Malignancies

NKG2D ε-TFP T cells from a normal donor were prepared to test the in vitro and in vivo anti-tumor efficacy of NKG2D ε-TFP T cells against multiple solid tumor cell lines expressing an NKG2D ligand. Purified normal donor CD4 and CD8 T cells were collected by prodigy and NKG2D CD3ε-TFP T cells were ex vivo expanded and transduced in presence of DynaBeads+IL-2 or TransAct+IL-7/15 condition for 10 days. In vitro and in vivo anti-tumor activities were analyzed using multiple NKG2D ligand-expressing tumor cell lines. Lentiviral vectors and lentivirus was prepared as described in the examples above.

NKG2D Monomer or Dimer CD3ε-TFP T Cell Preparation

Frozen CD4⁺ or CD8⁺ T cells from ND13 (HemaCare, donor ID: W313716040891) or ND15 (HemaCare, donor ID: W313717041459) were re-suspended in either T cell expansion medium (AIM-V®+AlbuMAX® (BSA) (1×) (Gibco, 31035-025) supplemented with 5% human AB serum (Gemini Products, 100-318) 300 IU/mL rhIL-2 (Peprotech, 200-02) and 1% antibiotics (Invitrogen, lot#1734036) or in TexMACS™ medium (Miltenyi, lot#5151126094) with 3% human AB serum (Gemini Products, 100-318), 12.5 ng/mL of IL-7 (Miltenyi, Catalog#130-095-363) and 12.5 ng/ml of IL-15 (Miltenyi, Catalog#130-095-765) and 1% antibiotics (Invitrogen) on day 0. For T cell activated in Dynabeads+IL-2 condition, Dynabeads Human T-activator CD3/CD28 (Gibco, 00415447, lot 1785079) were washed three times with sterile 1×PBS. The beads were then added to the T cells at 1:1 ratio, by transferring 50 μL (1×10⁶beads) of beads suspension to 1 mL of T cell suspension (1×10⁶cells/mL). The 1 mL beads/cells mixture were then dispensed to single well of a 48-well plate, and incubated at 37° C. with 5% CO₂. For T cell activated in TransAct+IL-7/15 condition, the beads were added to the T cells directly at 1:1 ratio, by transferring 40 μL (1×10⁶beads) of beads suspension to 1 mL of T cell suspension (1×10⁶cells/mL). Lentivirus transduction is performed on day 1 at indicated MOI, T cells without lentivirus added were served as un-transduced group (NT). Plates were put back into the 37° C. incubator, without disturbing the cells in the well. Transduced T cells were maintained in T cell expansion medium supplemented with 300 IU/mL rhIL-2 or TexMACS™ supplemented with 12.5 ng/ml of IL-7 and 12.5 ng/ml of IL-15. Transduced T cells were sub-cultured every 48 hours to the concentration of 5×10⁵cells/mL. On day 10 post activation, SD1 (anti-mesothelin) CD3ε-TFP T cells and untransduced T cells were counted, phenotyped, and frozen in liquid nitrogen for further analysis.

Tumor Cells

The MSLN⁺ cell line MSTO-211H (ATCC® CRL-2081™) was obtained from ATCC. High MSLN-expressing cell line MSTO-211H-FL MSLN was generated by stably transducing MSTO-211H (ATCC, CRL-2081™) with lentiviral vectors encoding full-length MSLN. OVCAR3 (ATCC HTB-161™), SaOS2 (ATCC HTB-85™), SKOV3 (ATCC HTB-77™), A549 (ATCC-CCL 185™), A431 (ATCC CRL-1555™), U373 (ATCC HTB-17™), PC-3 (ATCC CRL-1435™). Luciferase expressing cell lines were generated by transducing the cells with lentiviral vectors encoding firefly luciferase. After transduction, stable expressers were selected by adding puromycin (5 μg/mL) or G418 (5 mg/mL). All cell lines as well as their derivatives were maintained medium recommended by ATCC.

FACS-Based Transduction Efficiency and T Cell Activation Determination

For more details, refer to SOP 005 T cell phenotype staining panel short. Briefly, the T cells were de-beaded (if expanded in Dynabeads+IL-2 condition) and washed with PBS 2 times before the staining with fixable live/dead aqua (at 1:1000 dilution with PBS). After washing 2 times with PBS, the cells pellet was re-suspended in 100 μL of antibody staining mix, prepare antibody staining mix with the following antibody in 100 μL/sample FACS buffer: human Fc block (1 μL/sample), CD4-Pacific blue (Biolegend, cat#300521, lot# B231611, 1 μL/sample), CD8-PerCPcy5.5 (Biolegend, cat#344710, lot#B226362, 1 μL/sample), NKG2D-APC (R&D, cat#: FAB139A, lot#LC00613121, 1 μL/sample), ULBP1-APC (R&D, cat#: FAB139A, lot#LC00613121, 1 μL/sample). ULBP2/5/6-PE (R&D, FAB1298P, Lot#LWE0716091, 1 μL/sample), ULBP4-APC (R&D, cat#: FAB6285A, lot#ADXO0117041, 1 μL/sample), MICA/B-AF488 (ebioscience, cat#: 53-5788-42, Lot#: E10683-1633, 1 μL/sample) Prepare isotype control mix with the match isotype control antibodies (1 μL/sample). Incubate for at least 30 minutes at 4° C. in the dark. Centrifuge at 600×g for 2 minutes at RT, discard the supernatant and resuspend cell pellet in 200 μL FACS buffer. Repeat wash for 2 times and run samples on a BD LSR Fortessa X-20 Cell Analyzer.

Tumor Cell Lysis—the Luciferase Reporter (Luc) Assay

NKG2D ligand expression was confirmed on target cells, and expression of NKG2D monomer or dimer ε-TFP T cells was confirmed by flow cytometry on the day of Luc assay as quality control. The single suspension of target cells were prepared in R10 medium. 1×10⁴cells in 100 μL was added to 96-well round-bottom plate. TFP T cells were thawed, de-beaded (if ex vivo expanded in Dynabeads+IL-2 conditions), washed, and then re-suspended in with T cell culture media without cytokines. The desired number of T cells (in 100 μL) was added to reach effector-to-target ratio at 5-to-1, 1-to-1 and 1-to-5, respectively. Three replicates were prepared for each type of T cell at tested ratio. The cells were then cultured for 24 hours at 37° C. with 5% CO₂. After 24 hour co-culture, the plate was centrifuged at 300×g for 2 minutes to pellet down the cells. 100 μL of culture supernatant from each well were removed carefully for Luminex® assay. 100 μL of assay buffer from Bright-Glo™ Luciferase Assay System (Promega, E2650, lot 0000223852) were added to each well. The content in each well was mixed by gently pipetting up and down. The cell-reagent mixture was left at room temperature in dark for 3 minutes for complete lysis of the cells. 200 μL of cell lysate from each well were transferred to Greiner-One white walled 96 well plate. The luminescence was measured relative luminescence unit (RLU) by SpectraMax® M5 plate reader (Molecular Devices).

The percent (%) of tumor lysis was calculated by the formula listed below:

$% Tumor Lysis = 100 * [1 - \frac{Luminescence (Tumor + T cell)}{Luminescence (Tumor)}]$

Subcutaneous Xenograft Mouse Model with MSTO-FL MSLN and In Vivo Assessments

The mouse model was carried out at Abpro (Wobum, Mass.). Female 6-week-old NSG mice (The Jackson Laboratory, stock number 005557) were acclimated for minimum 3 days under the same conditions as were used for the study below ND. The MSTO-211H-FLMSLN-Luc cells were suspended in sterile PBS at a concentration of 1×10⁶cells/100 μL. The PBS cell suspension was then mixed 1-to-1 with ice cold Matrigel® for a final injection volume of 200 μL for each mouse. The resulting PBS/Matrigel cell suspension was kept on ice until subcutaneous administration in the dorsal hind flank of the mouse. Tumor growth was monitored as tumor volume with Caliper measurement. The volume of tumor was calculated as:

Tumor volume=½(length×width²)

Thirteen days after tumor cell injection, the animals were randomized according to tumor volume (200-300 mm³) and divided into 3 groups to receive injection of NKG2D dimer ε-TFP T cells from ND13 ex vivo expanded in dynabeads+IL-2 condition. The T cell injection day was considered as the day 0 of the study. The T cells were prepared in sterile PBS at a concentration of 1×10⁶or 5×10⁶cells/100 μL twice on day 0 and day 20 respectively. The cell suspension was then injected intravenously into the mouse via tail vein.

CD4 and CD8 Ratio, NKG2D Ligand Expression During NKG2D Dimer CD3ε-TFP T Cells Ex Vivo Expansion with TransAct+IL-7/15 Condition and During Antigen Engagement

For NKG2D dimer CD3ε-TFP T cells generated using TransAct+IL-7/15 conditions, cells were counted and stained with CD3, CD4, CD8, and NKG2D ligand (NKG2DL) at day 3, 6, 8, 10 days post-expansion. For NKG2D ligand expression upon antigen engagement, EGFRvIII-TFP T cells and K562 parental or K562-EGFRvIII cells were co-cultured at 1:1 ratio for 24 hrs. NKG2D ligand expression was then measured by flow cytometry and analyzed by gating on CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ T cells.

Ex Vivo Expansion of NKG2D Monomer and Dimer ε-TFP™ T Cells in Dynabeads+IL-2 Condition

NKG2D ligand-specific TFP T cells were prepared with lentivirus encoding NKG2D extracellular domain (ECD) in reverse order with the CD3β formats of the TFP, because NKG2D dimerizes on cell surface, monomer and dimer fusions were generated, the NKG2D monomer and dimer CD3ε-TFP structure and plasmid design were shown in FIG. 5 above. The experimental plan for ex vivo expansion with Dynabeads+IL-2 condition is shown in FIG. 13A. ND13 (W313716040891 from HemaCare™, Van Nuys, Calif.) was used to produce both NKG2D monomer and dimer CD3ε-TFP T cells. The transduction efficiency for the NKG2D monomer and dimer ε-TFP was determined on day 10 of expansion by surface stain for presence of NGK2D on CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ populations (FIG. 13B). Transduction efficiency for NKG2D monomer was around 18% and dimer was around 78%. NKG2D dimer CD3ε-TFP show higher transduction efficiency compared to NKG2D monomer CD3ε-TFP.

The in vitro efficacy of NKG2D monomer or dimer CD3ε-TFP cells were tested using luciferase reporter tumor cell lysis assays. Ligands expression (ULBP-1, ULBP2/5/6, ULBP-3, ULBP-4, MICA/B) were confirmed on MSTO-211H-FLMSLN-Luc (mesothelioma/ovarian/pancreatic/lung cancer), OVCAR3-Luc and SKOV3-Luc (ovarian cancer), SaOS2 (osteosarcoma) cell lines (FIG. 14A), ULBP2/5/6 and MICA/B were confirmed on A549-Luc (lung carcinoma), A431 (skin carcinoma), U373 (glioblastoma), and PC-3 (prostate cancer) cell lines on the day of assay (FIG. 14C), both NKG2D monomer and dimer CD3ε-TFP T cells showed different levels of tumor killing. Robust tumor cell lysis was observed for NKG2D dimer CD3ε-TFP T cells when co-cultured with all the cell lines at 5-to-1 effector to target ratio, NKG2D dimer CD3ε-TFP T cells when co-cultured with all the cell lines at 1-to-1 effector to target ratio or NKG2D monomer CD3ε-TFP T cells when co-cultured with all the cell lines at 5-to-1 effector to target ratio show 30-50% of killing after 24 hr. No tumor lysis was observed for both NT T cells when co-cultured with those cell lines (FIGS. 14B and 14C).

In Vivo Efficacy of NKG2D Dimer ε-TFP T Cells in Xenografted Ligand-Expressing Tumor Mouse Model

MSTO-211H-FLMSLN-Luc was used to establish s.c. xenografted NKG2D ligand-expressing tumor mouse model, tumor volume was measured twice a week. QC of target expression on tumors and TFP expression on T cells were performed on the day of injection, respectively (FIGS. 15A and 15B). Day 13 post tumor injection, average tumor volume reached 200-300 mm³. On day 10, Dynabeads+IL-2-expanded NKG2D dimer ε-TFP T cells from ND13 (W313716040891 from HemaCare™, Van Nuys, Calif.) were thawed and transduction efficiency was confirmed. 1×10⁶or 5×10⁶per mouse NKG2D dimer ε-TFP T cells or matching un-transduced T cells were i.v. injected twice on day 0 and day 20 and tumor volumes were monitored thereafter. Treatment with NKG2D dimer ε-TFP T cells at a dose of 5×10⁶cells shows partial protection over 42 days of observation. 4 out of 10 mice cleared the tumor and remained tumor free till day 42; 1 out of 10 mice retained tumor volume around 100 mm³. A significant difference in survival was shown between mice treated with NT cells and mice treated with 5×10⁶NKG2D dimer ε-TFP T cells. Treatment with the NKG2D dimer ε-TFP at a dose of 1×10⁶could not control tumor growth. (FIGS. 15C and 15D).

While preferred embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be obvious to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Numerous variations, changes, and substitutions will now occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the invention. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the invention described herein may be employed in practicing the invention. It is intended that the following claims define the scope of the invention and that methods and structures within the scope of these claims and their equivalents be covered thereby.

APPENDIX A

SEQUENCE SUMMARY

SEQ

ID

NO.
Name
Sequence

1
Short Linker 1
GGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE

2
Short Linker 2
AAAGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE

3
Long Linker
AAAIEVMYPPPYLGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLE

4
human CD3-ε
MQSGTHWRVLGLCLLSVGVWGQDGNEEMGGITQTPYKVSISGTT

VILTCPQYPGSEILWQHNDKNIGGDEDDKNIGSDEDHLSLKEFSEL

EQSGYYVCYPRGSKPEDANFYLYLRARVCENCMEMDVMSVATIV

IVDICITGGLLLLVYYWSKNRKAKAKPVTRGAGAGGRQRGQNKE

RPPPVPNPDYEPIRKGQRDLYSGLNQRRI

5
human CD3-γ
MEQGKGLAVLILAIILLQGTLAQSIKGNHLVKVYDYQEDGSVLLT

CDAEAKNITWFKDGKMIGFLTEDKKKWNLGSNAKDPRGMYQCK

GSQNKSKPLQVYYRMCQNCIELNAATISGFLFAEIVSIFVLAVGVY

FIAGQDGVRQSRASDKQTLLPNDQLYQPLKDREDDQYSHLQGNQ

LRRN

6
human CD3-δ
MEHSTFLSGLVLATLLSQVSPFKIPIEELEDRVFVNCNTSITWVEGT

VGTLLSDITRLDLGKRILDPRGIYRCNGTDIYKDKESTVQVHYRMC

QSCVELDPATVAGIIVTDVIATLLLALGVFCFAGHETGRLSGAADT

QALLRNDQVYQPLRDRDDAQYSHLGGNWARNKS

7
human CD3-ζ
MKWKALFTAAILQAQLPITEAQSFGLLDPKLCYLLDGILFIYGVILT

ALFLRVKFSRSADAPAYQQGQNQLYNELNLGRREEYDVLDKRRG

RDPEMGGKPQRRKNPQEGLYNELQKDKMAEAYSEIGMKGERRR

GKGHDGLYQGLSTATKDTYDALHMQALPPR

8
human TCR
MAGTWLLLLLALGCPALPTGVGGTPFPSLAPPIMLLVDGKQQMV

α-chain
VVCLVLDVAPPGLDSPIWFSAGNGSALDAFTYGPSPATDGTWTNL

AHLSLPSEELASWEPLVCHTGPGAEGHSRSTQPMHLSGEASTART

CPQEPLRGTPGGALWLGVLRLLLFKLLLFDLLLTCSCLCDPAGPLP

SPATTTRLRALGSHRLHPATETGGREATSSPRPQPRDRRWGDTPPG

RKPGSPVWGEGSYLSSYPTCPAQAWCSRSALRAPSSSLGAFFAGD

LPPPLQAGA

9
human TCR
PNIQNPDPAVYQLRDSKSSDKSVCLFTDFDSQTNVSQSKDSDVYIT

α-chain
DKTVLDMRSMDFKSNSAVAWSNKSDFACANAFNNSIIPEDTFFPSP

C region
ESSCDVKLVEKSFETDTNLNFQNLSVIGFRILLLKVAGFNLLMTLR

LWSS

10
human TCR
MAMLLGASVLILWLQPDWVNSQQKNDDQQVKQNSPSLSVQEGRI

α-chain
SILNCDYTNSMFDYFLWYKKYPAEGPTFLISISSIKDKNEDGRFTVF

V region
LNKSAKHLSLHIVPSQPGDSAVYFCAAKGAGTASKLTFGTGTRLQ

CTL-L17
VTL

11
human TCR
EDLNKVFPPEVAVFEPSEAEISHTQKATLVCLATGFFPDHVELSWW

β-chain
VNGKEVHSGVSTDPQPLKEQPALNDSRYCLSSRLRVSATFWQNPR

C region
NHFRCQVQFYGLSENDEWTQDRAKPVTQIVSAEAWGRADCGFTS

VSYQQGVLSATILYEILLGKATLYAVLVSALVLMAMVKRKDF

12
human TCR
MGTSLLCWMALCLLGADHADTGVSQNPRHNITKRGQNVTFRCDP

β-chain
ISEHNRLYWYRQTLGQGPEFLTYFQNEAQLEKSRLLSDRFSAERPK

V region
GSFSTLEIQRTEQGDSAMYLCASSLAGLNQPQHFGDGTRLSIL

CTL-L17

13
human TCR
MDSWTFCCVSLCILVAKHTDAGVIQSPRHEVTEMGQEVTLRCKPI

β-chain
SGHNSLFWYRQTMMRGLELLIYFNNNVPIDDSGMPEDRFSAKMP

V region
NASFSTLKIQPSEPRDSAVYFCASSFSTCSANYGYTFGSGTRLTVV

YT35

14
NKG2D type II
MGWIRGRRSRHSWEMSEFHNYNLDLKKSDFSTRWQKQRCPVVKS

integral membrane
KCRENASPFFFCCFIAVAMGIRFIIMVAIWSAVFLNSLFNQEVQIPLT

protein, UniProt
ESYCGPCPKNWICYKNNCYQFFDESKNWYESQASCMSQNASLLK

Accession No.
VYSKEDQDLLKLVKSYHWMGLVHIPTNGSWQWEDGSILSPNLLTI

P26718-1
IEMQKGDCALYASSFKGYIENCSTPNTYICMQRTV

15
p502_NKG2D_
NSLFNQEVQIPLTESYCGPCPKNWICYKNNCYQFFDESKNWYE

CD3epsilon
SQASCMSQNASLLKVYSKEDQDLLKLVKSYHWMGLVHIPTNG

extracellular
SWQWEDGSILSPNLLTIIEMQKGDCALYASSFKGYIENCSTPNT

domain dimer
YICMQRTVGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLENSLFNQEVQIPLTESYCG

(ECD)
PCPKNWICYKNNCYQFFDESKNWYESQASCMSQNASLLKVYS

KEDQDLLKLVKSYHWMGLVHIPTNGSWQWEDGSILSPNLLTII

EMQKGDCALYASSFKGYIENCSTPNTYICMQRTVAAAGGGGS

GGGGSGGGGSLEDGNEEMGGITQTPYKVSISGTTVILTCPQYPG

SEILWQHNDKNIGGDEDDKNIGSDEDHLSLKEFSELEQ SGYYVC

YPRGSKPEDANFYLYLRARVCENCMEMDVMS

16
p502_NKG2D_
NSLFNQEVQIPLTESYCGPCPKNWICYKNNCYQFFDESKNWYESQ

CD3epsilon
ASCMSQNASLLKVYSKEDQDLLKLVKSYHWMGLVHIPTNGSWQ

ORF, dimer
WEDGSILSPNLLTIMMQKGDCALYASSFKGYIENCSTPNTYICMQR

(amino acid
TVGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLENSLFNQEVQIPLTESYCGPCPKNWIC

sequence)
YKNNCYQFFDESKNWYESQASCMSQNASLLKVYSKEDQDLLKLV

KSYHWMGLVHIPTNGSWQWEDGSILSPNLLTIIEMQKGDCALYAS

SKGYIENCSTPNTYICMQRTVAAAGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLEDGN

EEMGGITQTPYKVSISGTTVILTCPQYPGSEILWQHNDKNIGGDED

DKNIGSDEDHLSLKEFSELEQSGYYVCYPRGSKPEDANFYLYLRA

RVCENCMEMDVMSVATIVIVDICITGGLLLLVYYWSKNRKAKAK

PVTRGAGAGGRQRGQNKERPPPVPNPDYEPIRKGQRDLYSGLNQR

RI*

17
p502 NKG2D
ACGCGTGTAGTCTTATGCAATACTCTGTAGTCTTGCAACATGGT

monomer
AACGATGAGTTAGCAACATGCCTTACAAGGAGAGAAAAAGCAC

DNA Sequence
CGTGCATGCCGATTGGTGGAAGTAAGGTGGTACGATCGTGCCT

TATTAGGAAGGCAACAGACGGGTCTGACATGGATTGGACGAAC

CACTGAATTGCCGCATTGCAGAGATATTGTATTTAAGTGCCTAG

CTCGATACATAAACGGGTCTCTCTGGTTAGACCAGATCTGAGCC

TGGGAGCTCTCTGGCTAACTAGGGAACCCACTGCTTAAGCCTCA

ATAAAGCTTGCCTTGAGTGCTTCAAGTAGTGTGTGCCCGTCTGT

TGTGTGACTCTGGTAACTAGAGATCCCTCAGACCCTTTTAGTCA

GTGTGGAAAATCTCTAGCAGTGGCGCCCGAACAGGGACTTGAA

AGCGAAAGGGAAACCAGAGGAGCTCTCTCGACGCAGGACTCG

GCTTGCTGAAGCGCGCACGGCAAGAGGCGAGGGGCGGCGACT

GGTGAGTACGCCAAAAATTTTGACTAGCGGAGGCTAGAAGGAG

AGAGATGGGTGCGAGAGCGTCAGTATTAAGCGGGGGAGAATTA

GATCGCGATGGGAAAAAATTCGGTTAAGGCCAGGGGGAAAGA

AAAAATATAAATTAAAACATATAGTATGGGCAAGCAGGGAGCT

AGAACGATTCGCAGTTAATCCTGGCCTGTTAGAAACATCAGAA

GGCTGTAGACAAATACTGGGACAGCTACAACCATCCCTTCAGA

CAGGATCAGAAGAACTTAGATCATTATATAATACAGTAGCAAC

CCTCTATTGTGTGCATCAAAGGATAGAGATAAAAGACACCAAG

GAAGCTTTAGACAAGATAGAGGAAGAGCAAAACAAAAGTAAG

ACCACCGCACAGCAAGCGGCCACTGATCTTCAGACCTGGAGGA

GGAGATATGAGGGACAATTGGAGAAGTGAATTATATAAATATA

AAGTAGTAAAAATTGAACCATTAGGAGTAGCACCCACCAAGGC

AAAGAGAAGAGTGGTGCAGAGAGAAAAAAGAGCAGTGGGAAT

AGGAGCTTTGTTCCTTGGGTTCTTGGGAGCAGCAGGAAGCACT

ATGGGCGCAGCGTCAATGACGCTGACGGTACAGGCCAGACAAT

TATTGTCTGGTATAGTGCAGCAGCAGAACAATTTGCTGAGGGCT

ATTGAGGCGCAACAGCATCTGTTGCAACTCACAGTCTGGGGCA

TCAAGCAGCTCCAGGCAAGAATCCTGGCTGTGGAAAGATACCT

AAAGGATCAACAGCTCCTGGGGATTTGGGGTTGCTCTGGAAAA

CTCATTTGCACCACTGCTGTGCCTTGGAATGCTAGTTGGAGTAA

TAAATCTCTGGAACAGATTTGGAATCACACGACCTGGATGGAG

TGGGACAGAGAAATTAACAATTACACAAGCTTAATACACTCCT

TAATTGAAGAATCGCAAAACCAGCAAGAAAAGAATGAACAAG

AATTATTGGAATTAGATAAATGGGCAAGTTTGTGGAATTGGTTT

AACATAACAAATTGGCTGTGGTATATAAAATTATTCATAATGAT

AGTAGGAGGCTTGGTAGGTTTAAGAATAGTTTTTGCTGTACTTT

CTATAGTGAATAGAGTTAGGCAGGGATATTCACCATTATCGTTT

CAGACCCACCTCCCAACCCCGAGGGGACCCGACAGGCCCGAAG

GAATAGAAGAAGAAGGTGGAGAGAGAGACAGAGACAGATCCA

TTCGATTAGTGAACGGATCTCGACGGTATCGGTTAACTTTTAAA

AGAAAAGGGGGGATTGGGGGGTACAGTGCAGGGGAAAGAATA

GTAGACATAATAGCAACAGACATACAAACTAAAGAATTACAAA

AACAAATTACAAAATTCAAAATTTTATCGATACTAGTGGATCTG

CGATCGCTCCGGTGCCCGTCAGTGGGCAGAGCGCACATCGCCC

ACAGTCCCCGAGAAGTTGGGGGGAGGGGTCGGCAATTGAACGG

GTGCCTAGAGAAGGTGGCGCGGGGTAAACTGGGAAAGTGATGT

CGTGTACTGGCTCCGCCTTTTTCCCGAGGGTGGGGGAGAACCGT

ATATAAGTGCAGTAGTCGCCGTGAACGTTCTTTTTCGCAACGGG

TTTGCCGCCAGAACACAGCTGAAGCTTCGAGGGGCTCGCATCT

CTCCTTCACGCGCCCGCCGCCCTACCTGAGGCCGCCATCCACGC

CGGTTGAGTCGCGTTCTGCCGCCTCCCGCCTGTGGTGCCTCCTG

AACTGCGTCCGCCGTCTAGGTAAGTTTAAAGCTCAGGTCGAGA

CCGGGCCTTTGTCCGGCGCTCCCTTGGAGCCTACCTAGACTCAG

CCGGCTCTCCACGCTTTGCCTGACCCTGCTTGCTCAACTCTACG

TCTTTGTTTCGTTTTCTGTTCTGCGCCGTTACAGATCCAAGCTGT

GACCGGCGCCTACTCTAGAGCCGCCACCATGCTTCTCCTGGTGA

CAAGCCTTCTGCTCTGTGAGTTACCACACCCAGCATTCCTCCTG

ATCCCAAACTCCCTCTTCAACCAGGAGGTGCAGATCCCCCTCAC

AGAGAGCTACTGCGGGCCCTGTCCAAAGAATTGGATATGTTAC

AAGAACAATTGCTACCAGTTCTTCGATGAGTCAAAAAATTGGT

ATGAGAGCCAAGCTTCCTGCATGTCTCAGAATGCCAGCCTTCTG

AAGGTGTACTCAAAAGAAGACCAGGACTTGCTGAAACTGGTCA

AGTCTTACCACTGGATGGGGCTCGTGCACATTCCAACGAACGG

TAGCTGGCAGTGGGAAGATGGCTCCATATTGTCTCCTAACCTTC

TCACCATAATAGAGATGCAGAAGGGTGATTGCGCTCTGTACGC

TAGTAGCTTCAAGGGCTATATTGAGAATTGTAGTACACCCAAC

ACATACATTTGTATGCAGAGAACCGTGGGAGGTGGTGGCAGCG

GTGGCGGTGGAAGTGGTGGCGGCGGTTCTCTCGAGGATGGTAA

TGAAGAAATGGGTGGTATTACACAGACACCATATAAAGTCTCC

ATCTCTGGAACCACAGTAATATTGACATGCCCTCAGTATCCTGG

ATCTGAAATACTATGGCAACACAATGATAAAAACATAGGCGGT

GATGAGGATGATAAAAACATAGGCAGTGATGAGGATCACCTGT

CACTGAAGGAATTTTCAGAATTGGAGCAAAGTGGTTATTATGTC

TGCTACCCCAGAGGAAGCAAACCAGAAGATGCGAACTTTTATC

TCTACCTGAGGGCAAGAGTGTGTGAGAACTGCATGGAGATGGA

TGTGATGTCGGTGGCCACAATTGTCATAGTGGACATCTGCATCA

CTGGGGGCTTGCTGCTGCTGGTTTACTACTGGAGCAAGAATAG

AAAGGCCAAGGCCAAGCCTGTGACACGAGGAGCGGGTGCTGG

CGGCAGGCAAAGGGGACAAAACAAGGAGAGGCCACCACCTGT

TCCCAACCCAGACTATGAGCCCATCCGGAAAGGCCAGCGGGAC

CTGTATTCTGGCCTGAATCAGAGACGCATCTGATAAGAATTCGA

ATTTAAATCGGATCCGCGGCCGCGTCGACAATCAACCTCTGGAT

TACAAAATTTGTGAAAGATTGACTGGTATTCTTAACTATGTTGC

TCCTTTTACGCTATGTGGATACGCTGCTTTAATGCCTTTGTATCA

TGCTATTGCTTCCCGTATGGCTTTCATTTTCTCCTCCTTGTATAA

ATCCTGGTTGCTGTCTCTTTATGAGGAGTTGTGGCCCGTTGTCA

GGCAACGTGGCGTGGTGTGCACTGTGTTTGCTGACGCAACCCCC

ACTGGTTGGGGCATTGCCACCACCTGTCAGCTCCTTTCCGGGAC

TTTCGCTTTCCCCCTCCCTATTGCCACGGCGGAACTCATCGCCG

CCTGCCTTGCCCGCTGCTGGACAGGGGCTCGGCTGTTGGGCACT

GACAATTCCGTGGTGTTGTCGGGGAAATCATCGTCCTTTCCTTG

GCTGCTCGCCTGTGTTGCCACCTGGATTCTGCGCGGGACGTCCT

TCTGCTACGTCCCTTCGGCCCTCAATCCAGCGGACCTTCCTTCC

CGCGGCCTGCTGCCGGCTCTGCGGCCTCTTCCGCGTCTTCGCCT

TCGCCCTCAGACGAGTCGGATCTCCCTTTGGGCCGCCTCCCCGC

CTGGTACCTTTAAGACCAATGACTTACAAGGCAGCTGTAGATCT

TAGCCACTTTTTAAAAGAAAAGGGGGGACTGGAAGGGCTAATT

CACTCCCAACGAAGATAAGATCTGCTTTTTGCTTGTACTGGGTC

TCTCTGGTTAGACCAGATCTGAGCCTGGGAGCTCTCTGGCTAAC

TAGGGAACCCACTGCTTAAGCCTCAATAAAGCTTGCCTTGAGTG

CTTCAAGTAGTGTGTGCCCGTCTGTTGTGTGACTCTGGTAACTA

GAGATCCCTCAGACCCTTTTAGTCAGTGTGGAAAATCTCTAGCA

GTAGTAGTTCATGTCATCTTATTATTCAGTATTTATAACTTGCAA

AGAAATGAATATCAGAGAGTGAGAGGAACTTGTTTATTGCAGC

TTATAATGGTTACAAATAAAGCAATAGCATCACAAATTTCACA

AATAAAGCATTTTTTTCACTGCATTCTAGTTGTGGTTTGTCCAA

ACTCATCAATGTATCTTATCATGTCTGGCTCTAGCTATCCCGCC

CCTAACTCCGCCCATCCCGCCCCTAACTCCGCCCAGTTCCGCCC

ATTCTCCGCCCCATGGCTGACTAATTTTTTTTATTTATGCAGAGG

CCGAGGCCGCCTCGGCCTCTGAGCTATTCCAGAAGTAGTGAGG

AGGCTTTTTTGGAGGCCTAGACTTTTGCAGAGACGGCCCAAATT

CGTAATCATGGTCATAGCTGTTTCCTGTGTGAAATTGTTATCCG

CTCACAATTCCACACAACATACGAGCCGGAAGCATAAAGTGTA

AAGCCTGGGGTGCCTAATGAGTGAGCTAACTCACATTAATTGC

GTTGCGCTCACTGCCCGCTTTCCAGTCGGGAAACCTGTCGTGCC

AGCTGCATTAATGAATCGGCCAACGCGCGGGGAGAGGCGGTTT

GCGTATTGGGCGCTCTTCCGCTTCCTCGCTCACTGACTCGCTGC

GCTCGGTCGTTCGGCTGCGGCGAGCGGTATCAGCTCACTCAAA

GGCGGTAATACGGTTATCCACAGAATCAGGGGATAACGCAGGA

AAGAACATGTGAGCAAAAGGCCAGCAAAAGGCCAGGAACCGT

AAAAAGGCCGCGTTGCTGGCGTTTTTCCATAGGCTCCGCCCCCC

TGACGAGCATCACAAAAATCGACGCTCAAGTCAGAGGTGGCGA

AACCCGACAGGACTATAAAGATACCAGGCGTTTCCCCCTGGAA

GCTCCCTCGTGCGCTCTCCTGTTCCGACCCTGCCGCTTACCGGA

TACCTGTCCGCCTTTCTCCCTTCGGGAAGCGTGGCGCTTTCTCAT

AGCTCACGCTGTAGGTATCTCAGTTCGGTGTAGGTCGTTCGCTC

CAAGCTGGGCTGTGTGCACGAACCCCCCGTTCAGCCCGACCGC

TGCGCCTTATCCGGTAACTATCGTCTTGAGTCCAACCCGGTAAG

ACACGACTTATCGCCACTGGCAGCAGCCACTGGTAACAGGATT

AGCAGAGCGAGGTATGTAGGCGGTGCTACAGAGTTCTTGAAGT

GGTGGCCTAACTACGGCTACACTAGAAGGACAGTATTTGGTAT

CTGCGCTCTGCTGAAGCCAGTTACCTTCGGAAAAAGAGTTGGT

AGCTCTTGATCCGGCAAACAAACCACCGCTGGTAGCGGTGGTT

TTTTTGTTTGCAAGCAGCAGATTACGCGCAGAAAAAAAGGATC

TCAAGAAGATCCTTTGATCTTTTCTACGGGGTCTGACGCTCAGT

GGAACGAAAACTCACGTTAAGGGATTTTGGTCATGAGATTATC

AAAAAGGATCTTCACCTAGATCCTTTTAAATTAAAAATGAAGTT

TTAAATCAATCTAAAGTATATATGAGTAAACTTGGTCTGACAGT

TACCAATGCTTAATCAGTGAGGCACCTATCTCAGCGATCTGTCT

ATTTCGTTCATCCATAGTTGCCTGACTCCCCGTCGTGTAGATAA

CTACGATACGGGAGGGCTTACCATCTGGCCCCAGTGCTGCAAT

GATACCGCGAGACCCACGCTCACCGGCTCCAGATTTATCAGCA

ATAAACCAGCCAGCCGGAAGGGCCGAGCGCAGAAGTGGTCCTG

CAACTTTATCCGCCTCCATCCAGTCTATTAATTGTTGCCGGGAA

GCTAGAGTAAGTAGTTCGCCAGTTAATAGTTTGCGCAACGTTGT

TGCCATTGCTACAGGCATCGTGGTGTCACGCTCGTCGTTTGGTA

TGGCTTCATTCAGCTCCGGTTCCCAACGATCAAGGCGAGTTACA

TGATCCCCCATGTTGTGCAAAAAAGCGGTTAGCTCCTTCGGTCC

TCCGATCGTTGTCAGAAGTAAGTTGGCCGCAGTGTTATCACTCA

TGGTTATGGCAGCACTGCATAATTCTCTTACTGTCATGCCATCC

GTAAGATGCTTTTCTGTGACTGGTGAGTACTCAACCAAGTCATT

CTGAGAATAGTGTATGCGGCGACCGAGTTGCTCTTGCCCGGCGT

CAATACGGGATAATACCGCGCCACATAGCAGAACTTTAAAAGT

GCTCATCATTGGAAAACGTTCTTCGGGGCGAAAACTCTCAAGG

ATCTTACCGCTGTTGAGATCCAGTTCGATGTAACCCACTCGTGC

ACCCAACTGATCTTCAGCATCTTTTACTTTCACCAGCGTTTCTGG

GTGAGCAAAAACAGGAAGGCAAAATGCCGCAAAAAAGGGAAT

AAGGGCGACACGGAAATGTTGAATACTCATACTCTTCCTTTTTC

AATATTATTGAAGCATTTATCAGGGTTATTGTCTCATGAGCGGA

TACATATTTGAATGTATTTAGAAAAATAAACAAATAGGGGTTC

CGCGCACATTTCCCCGAAAAGTGCCACCTGACGTCTAAGAAAC

CATTATTATCATGACATTAACCTATAAAAATAGGCGTATCACGA

GGCCCTTTCGTCTCGCGCGTTTCGGTGATGACGGTGAAAACCTC

TGACACATGCAGCTCCCGGAGACGGTCACAGCTTGTCTGTAAG

CGGATGCCGGGAGCAGACAAGCCCGTCAGGGCGCGTCAGCGG

GTGTTGGCGGGTGTCGGGGCTGGCTTAACTATGCGGCATCAGA

GCAGATTGTACTGAGAGTGCACCATATGCGGTGTGAAATACCG

CACAGATGCGTAAGGAGAAAATACCGCATCAGGCGCCATTCGC

CATTCAGGCTGCGCAACTGTTGGGAAGGGCGATCGGTGCGGGC

CTCTTCGCTATTACGCCAGCTGGCGAAAGGGGGATGTGCTGCA

AGGCGATTAAGTTGGGTAACGCCAGGGTTTTCCCAGTCACGAC

GTTGTAAAACGACGGCCAGTGCCAAGCTG

18
p502_NKG2D_
ACGCGTGTAGTCTTATGCAATACTCTGTAGTCTTGCAACATGGT

dimer_
AACGATGAGTTAGCAACATGCCTTACAAGGAGAGAAAAAGCAC

CD3epsilon
CGTGCATGCCGATTGGTGGAAGTAAGGTGGTACGATCGTGCCT

(DNA
TATTAGGAAGGCAACAGACGGGTCTGACATGGATTGGACGAAC

Sequence)
CACTGAATTGCCGCATTGCAGAGATATTGTATTTAAGTGCCTAG

CTCGATACATAAACGGGTCTCTCTGGTTAGACCAGATCTGAGCC

TGGGAGCTCTCTGGCTAACTAGGGAACCCACTGCTTAAGCCTCA

ATAAAGCTTGCCTTGAGTGCTTCAAGTAGTGTGTGCCCGTCTGT

TGTGTGACTCTGGTAACTAGAGATCCCTCAGACCCTTTTAGTCA

GTGTGGAAAATCTCTAGCAGTGGCGCCCGAACAGGGACTTGAA

AGCGAAAGGGAAACCAGAGGAGCTCTCTCGACGCAGGACTCG

GCTTGCTGAAGCGCGCACGGCAAGAGGCGAGGGGCGGCGACT

GGTGAGTACGCCAAAAATTTTGACTAGCGGAGGCTAGAAGGAG

AGAGATGGGTGCGAGAGCGTCAGTATTAAGCGGGGGAGAATTA

GATCGCGATGGGAAAAAATTCGGTTAAGGCCAGGGGGAAAGA

AAAAATATAAATTAAAACATATAGTATGGGCAAGCAGGGAGCT

AGAACGATTCGCAGTTAATCCTGGCCTGTTAGAAACATCAGAA

GGCTGTAGACAAATACTGGGACAGCTACAACCATCCCTTCAGA

CAGGATCAGAAGAACTTAGATCATTATATAATACAGTAGCAAC

CCTCTATTGTGTGCATCAAAGGATAGAGATAAAAGACACCAAG

GAAGCTTTAGACAAGATAGAGGAAGAGCAAAACAAAAGTAAG

ACCACCGCACAGCAAGCGGCCACTGATCTTCAGACCTGGAGGA

GGAGATATGAGGGACAATTGGAGAAGTGAATTATATAAATATA

AAGTAGTAAAAATTGAACCATTAGGAGTAGCACCCACCAAGGC

AAAGAGAAGAGTGGTGCAGAGAGAAAAAAGAGCAGTGGGAAT

AGGAGCTTTGTTCCTTGGGTTCTTGGGAGCAGCAGGAAGCACT

ATGGGCGCAGCGTCAATGACGCTGACGGTACAGGCCAGACAAT

TATTGTCTGGTATAGTGCAGCAGCAGAACAATTTGCTGAGGGCT

ATTGAGGCGCAACAGCATCTGTTGCAACTCACAGTCTGGGGCA

TCAAGCAGCTCCAGGCAAGAATCCTGGCTGTGGAAAGATACCT

AAAGGATCAACAGCTCCTGGGGATTTGGGGTTGCTCTGGAAAA

CTCATTTGCACCACTGCTGTGCCTTGGAATGCTAGTTGGAGTAA

TAAATCTCTGGAACAGATTTGGAATCACACGACCTGGATGGAG

TGGGACAGAGAAATTAACAATTACACAAGCTTAATACACTCCT

TAATTGAAGAATCGCAAAACCAGCAAGAAAAGAATGAACAAG

AATTATTGGAATTAGATAAATGGGCAAGTTTGTGGAATTGGTTT

AACATAACAAATTGGCTGTGGTATATAAAATTATTCATAATGAT

AGTAGGAGGCTTGGTAGGTTTAAGAATAGTTTTTGCTGTACTTT

CTATAGTGAATAGAGTTAGGCAGGGATATTCACCATTATCGTTT

CAGACCCACCTCCCAACCCCGAGGGGACCCGACAGGCCCGAAG

GAATAGAAGAAGAAGGTGGAGAGAGAGACAGAGACAGATCCA

TTCGATTAGTGAACGGATCTCGACGGTATCGGTTAACTTTTAAA

AGAAAAGGGGGGATTGGGGGGTACAGTGCAGGGGAAAGAATA

GTAGACATAATAGCAACAGACATACAAACTAAAGAATTACAAA

AACAAATTACAAAATTCAAAATTTTATCGATACTAGTGGATCTG

CGATCGCTCCGGTGCCCGTCAGTGGGCAGAGCGCACATCGCCC

ACAGTCCCCGAGAAGTTGGGGGGAGGGGTCGGCAATTGAACGG

GTGCCTAGAGAAGGTGGCGCGGGGTAAACTGGGAAAGTGATGT

CGTGTACTGGCTCCGCCTTTTTCCCGAGGGTGGGGGAGAACCGT

ATATAAGTGCAGTAGTCGCCGTGAACGTTCTTTTTCGCAACGGG

TTTGCCGCCAGAACACAGCTGAAGCTTCGAGGGGCTCGCATCT

CTCCTTCACGCGCCCGCCGCCCTACCTGAGGCCGCCATCCACGC

CGGTTGAGTCGCGTTCTGCCGCCTCCCGCCTGTGGTGCCTCCTG

AACTGCGTCCGCCGTCTAGGTAAGTTTAAAGCTCAGGTCGAGA

CCGGGCCTTTGTCCGGCGCTCCCTTGGAGCCTACCTAGACTCAG

CCGGCTCTCCACGCTTTGCCTGACCCTGCTTGCTCAACTCTACG

TCTTTGTTTCGTTTTCTGTTCTGCGCCGTTACAGATCCAAGCTGT

GACCGGCGCCTACTCTAGAGCCGCCACCATGCTTCTCCTGGTGA

CAAGCCTTCTGCTCTGTGAGTTACCACACCCAGCATTCCTCCTG

ATCCCAAACTCCCTCTTCAACCAGGAGGTGCAGATCCCCCTCAC

AGAGAGCTACTGCGGGCCCTGTCCAAAGAATTGGATATGTTAC

AAGAACAATTGCTACCAGTTCTTCGATGAGTCAAAAAATTGGT

ATGAGAGCCAAGCTTCCTGCATGTCTCAGAATGCCAGCCTTCTG

AAGGTGTACTCAAAAGAAGACCAGGACTTGCTGAAACTGGTCA

AGTCTTACCACTGGATGGGGCTCGTGCACATTCCAACGAACGG

TAGCTGGCAGTGGGAAGATGGCTCCATATTGTCTCCTAACCTTC

TCACCATAATAGAGATGCAGAAGGGTGATTGCGCTCTGTACGC

TAGTAGCTTCAAGGGCTATATTGAGAATTGTAGTACACCCAAC

ACATACATTTGTATGCAGAGAACCGTGGGAGGTGGTGGCAGCG

GTGGCGGTGGAAGTGGTGGCGGTGGCAGTCTCGAGAACTCATT

ATTCAACCAAGAAGTTCAAATTCCCTTGACCGAAAGTTACTGTG

GCCCATGTCCTAAAAACTGGATATGTTACAAAAATAACTGCTA

CCAATTTTTTGATGAGAGTAAAAACTGGTATGAGAGCCAGGCT

TCTTGTATGTCTCAAAATGCCAGCCTTCTGAAAGTATACAGCAA

AGAGGACCAGGATTTACTTAAACTGGTGAAGTCATATCATTGG

ATGGGACTAGTACACATTCCAACAAATGGATCTTGGCAGTGGG

AAGATGGCTCCATTCTCTCACCCAACCTACTAACAATAATTGAA

ATGCAGAAGGGAGACTGTGCACTCTATGCCTCTAGCTTTAAAG

GCTATATAGAAAACTGTTCAACTCCAAATACATACATCTGCATG

CAAAGGACTGTGGCGGCCGCAGGTGGCGGCGGTTCTGGTGGCG

GCGGTTCTGGTGGCGGCGGTTCTCTCGAGGATGGTAATGAAGA

AATGGGTGGTATTACACAGACACCATATAAAGTCTCCATCTCTG

GAACCACAGTAATATTGACATGCCCTCAGTATCCTGGATCTGAA

ATACTATGGCAACACAATGATAAAAACATAGGCGGTGATGAGG

ATGATAAAAACATAGGCAGTGATGAGGATCACCTGTCACTGAA

GGAATTTTCAGAATTGGAGCAAAGTGGTTATTATGTCTGCTACC

CCAGAGGAAGCAAACCAGAAGATGCGAACTTTTATCTCTACCT

GAGGGCAAGAGTGTGTGAGAACTGCATGGAGATGGATGTGATG

TCGGTGGCCACAATTGTCATAGTGGACATCTGCATCACTGGGG

GCTTGCTGCTGCTGGTTTACTACTGGAGCAAGAATAGAAAGGC

CAAGGCCAAGCCTGTGACACGAGGAGCGGGTGCTGGCGGCAG

GCAAAGGGGACAAAACAAGGAGAGGCCACCACCTGTTCCCAA

CCCAGACTATGAGCCCATCCGGAAAGGCCAGCGGGACCTGTAT

TCTGGCCTGAATCAGAGACGCATCTGATAAGAATTCGAATTTA

AATCGGATCCGCGGCCGCGTCGACAATCAACCTCTGGATTACA

AAATTTGTGAAAGATTGACTGGTATTCTTAACTATGTTGCTCCT

TTTACGCTATGTGGATACGCTGCTTTAATGCCTTTGTATCATGCT

ATTGCTTCCCGTATGGCTTTCATTTTCTCCTCCTTGTATAAATCC

TGGTTGCTGTCTCTTTATGAGGAGTTGTGGCCCGTTGTCAGGCA

ACGTGGCGTGGTGTGCACTGTGTTTGCTGACGCAACCCCCACTG

GTTGGGGCATTGCCACCACCTGTCAGCTCCTTTCCGGGACTTTC

GCTTTCCCCCTCCCTATTGCCACGGCGGAACTCATCGCCGCCTG

CCTTGCCCGCTGCTGGACAGGGGCTCGGCTGTTGGGCACTGAC

AATTCCGTGGTGTTGTCGGGGAAATCATCGTCCTTTCCTTGGCT

GCTCGCCTGTGTTGCCACCTGGATTCTGCGCGGGACGTCCTTCT

GCTACGTCCCTTCGGCCCTCAATCCAGCGGACCTTCCTTCCCGC

GGCCTGCTGCCGGCTCTGCGGCCTCTTCCGCGTCTTCGCCTTCG

CCCTCAGACGAGTCGGATCTCCCTTTGGGCCGCCTCCCCGCCTG

GTACCTTTAAGACCAATGACTTACAAGGCAGCTGTAGATCTTAG

CCACTTTTTAAAAGAAAAGGGGGGACTGGAAGGGCTAATTCAC

TCCCAACGAAGATAAGATCTGCTTTTTGCTTGTACTGGGTCTCT

CTGGTTAGACCAGATCTGAGCCTGGGAGCTCTCTGGCTAACTAG

GGAACCCACTGCTTAAGCCTCAATAAAGCTTGCCTTGAGTGCTT

CAAGTAGTGTGTGCCCGTCTGTTGTGTGACTCTGGTAACTAGAG

ATCCCTCAGACCCTTTTAGTCAGTGTGGAAAATCTCTAGCAGTA

GTAGTTCATGTCATCTTATTATTCAGTATTTATAACTTGCAAAG

AAATGAATATCAGAGAGTGAGAGGAACTTGTTTATTGCAGCTT

ATAATGGTTACAAATAAAGCAATAGCATCACAAATTTCACAAA

TAAAGCATTTTTTTCACTGCATTCTAGTTGTGGTTTGTCCAAACT

CATCAATGTATCTTATCATGTCTGGCTCTAGCTATCCCGCCCCT

AACTCCGCCCATCCCGCCCCTAACTCCGCCCAGTTCCGCCCATT

CTCCGCCCCATGGCTGACTAATTTTTTTTATTTATGCAGAGGCC

GAGGCCGCCTCGGCCTCTGAGCTATTCCAGAAGTAGTGAGGAG

GCTTTTTTGGAGGCCTAGACTTTTGCAGAGACGGCCCAAATTCG

TAATCATGGTCATAGCTGTTTCCTGTGTGAAATTGTTATCCGCT

CACAATTCCACACAACATACGAGCCGGAAGCATAAAGTGTAAA

GCCTGGGGTGCCTAATGAGTGAGCTAACTCACATTAATTGCGTT

GCGCTCACTGCCCGCTTTCCAGTCGGGAAACCTGTCGTGCCAGC

TGCATTAATGAATCGGCCAACGCGCGGGGAGAGGCGGTTTGCG

TATTGGGCGCTCTTCCGCTTCCTCGCTCACTGACTCGCTGCGCTC

GGTCGTTCGGCTGCGGCGAGCGGTATCAGCTCACTCAAAGGCG

GTAATACGGTTATCCACAGAATCAGGGGATAACGCAGGAAAGA

ACATGTGAGCAAAAGGCCAGCAAAAGGCCAGGAACCGTAAAA

AGGCCGCGTTGCTGGCGTTTTTCCATAGGCTCCGCCCCCCTGAC

GAGCATCACAAAAATCGACGCTCAAGTCAGAGGTGGCGAAACC

CGACAGGACTATAAAGATACCAGGCGTTTCCCCCTGGAAGCTC

CCTCGTGCGCTCTCCTGTTCCGACCCTGCCGCTTACCGGATACC

TGTCCGCCTTTCTCCCTTCGGGAAGCGTGGCGCTTTCTCATAGC

TCACGCTGTAGGTATCTCAGTTCGGTGTAGGTCGTTCGCTCCAA

GCTGGGCTGTGTGCACGAACCCCCCGTTCAGCCCGACCGCTGC

GCCTTATCCGGTAACTATCGTCTTGAGTCCAACCCGGTAAGACA

CGACTTATCGCCACTGGCAGCAGCCACTGGTAACAGGATTAGC

AGAGCGAGGTATGTAGGCGGTGCTACAGAGTTCTTGAAGTGGT

GGCCTAACTACGGCTACACTAGAAGGACAGTATTTGGTATCTG

CGCTCTGCTGAAGCCAGTTACCTTCGGAAAAAGAGTTGGTAGC

TCTTGATCCGGCAAACAAACCACCGCTGGTAGCGGTGGTTTTTT

TGTTTGCAAGCAGCAGATTACGCGCAGAAAAAAAGGATCTCAA

GAAGATCCTTTGATCTTTTCTACGGGGTCTGACGCTCAGTGGAA

CGAAAACTCACGTTAAGGGATTTTGGTCATGAGATTATCAAAA

AGGATCTTCACCTAGATCCTTTTAAATTAAAAATGAAGTTTTAA

ATCAATCTAAAGTATATATGAGTAAACTTGGTCTGACAGTTACC

AATGCTTAATCAGTGAGGCACCTATCTCAGCGATCTGTCTATTT

CGTTCATCCATAGTTGCCTGACTCCCCGTCGTGTAGATAACTAC

GATACGGGAGGGCTTACCATCTGGCCCCAGTGCTGCAATGATA

CCGCGAGACCCACGCTCACCGGCTCCAGATTTATCAGCAATAA

ACCAGCCAGCCGGAAGGGCCGAGCGCAGAAGTGGTCCTGCAAC

TTTATCCGCCTCCATCCAGTCTATTAATTGTTGCCGGGAAGCTA

GAGTAAGTAGTTCGCCAGTTAATAGTTTGCGCAACGTTGTTGCC

ATTGCTACAGGCATCGTGGTGTCACGCTCGTCGTTTGGTATGGC

TTCATTCAGCTCCGGTTCCCAACGATCAAGGCGAGTTACATGAT

CCCCCATGTTGTGCAAAAAAGCGGTTAGCTCCTTCGGTCCTCCG

ATCGTTGTCAGAAGTAAGTTGGCCGCAGTGTTATCACTCATGGT

TATGGCAGCACTGCATAATTCTCTTACTGTCATGCCATCCGTAA

GATGCTTTTCTGTGACTGGTGAGTACTCAACCAAGTCATTCTGA

GAATAGTGTATGCGGCGACCGAGTTGCTCTTGCCCGGCGTCAAT

ACGGGATAATACCGCGCCACATAGCAGAACTTTAAAAGTGCTC

ATCATTGGAAAACGTTCTTCGGGGCGAAAACTCTCAAGGATCTT

ACCGCTGTTGAGATCCAGTTCGATGTAACCCACTCGTGCACCCA

ACTGATCTTCAGCATCTTTTACTTTCACCAGCGTTTCTGGGTGA

GCAAAAACAGGAAGGCAAAATGCCGCAAAAAAGGGAATAAGG

GCGACACGGAAATGTTGAATACTCATACTCTTCCTTTTTCAATA

TTATTGAAGCATTTATCAGGGTTATTGTCTCATGAGCGGATACA

TATTTGAATGTATTTAGAAAAATAAACAAATAGGGGTTCCGCG

CACATTTCCCCGAAAAGTGCCACCTGACGTCTAAGAAACCATT

ATTATCATGACATTAACCTATAAAAATAGGCGTATCACGAGGC

CCTTTCGTCTCGCGCGTTTCGGTGATGACGGTGAAAACCTCTGA

CACATGCAGCTCCCGGAGACGGTCACAGCTTGTCTGTAAGCGG

ATGCCGGGAGCAGACAAGCCCGTCAGGGCGCGTCAGCGGGTGT

TGGCGGGTGTCGGGGCTGGCTTAACTATGCGGCATCAGAGCAG

ATTGTACTGAGAGTGCACCATATGCGGTGTGAAATACCGCACA

GATGCGTAAGGAGAAAATACCGCATCAGGCGCCATTCGCCATT

CAGGCTGCGCAACTGTTGGGAAGGGCGATCGGTGCGGGCCTCT

TCGCTATTACGCCAGCTGGCGAAAGGGGGATGTGCTGCAAGGC

GATTAAGTTGGGTAACGCCAGGGTTTTCCCAGTCACGACGTTGT

AAAACGACGGCCAGTGCCAAGCTG

20
human ROR1,
MHRPRRRGTRPPLLALLAALLLAARGAAAQETELSVSAELVPTSS

Isoform 1
WNISSELNKDSYLTLDEPMNNITTSLGQTAELHCKVSGNPPPTIRW

(canonical)
FKNDAPVVQEPRRLSFRSTIYGSRLRIRNLDTTDTGYFQCVATNGK

UniProt Acc #
EVVSSTGVLFVKFGPPPTASPGYSDEYEEDGFCQPYRGIACARFIG

Q01973-1
NRTVYMESLHMQGEIENQITAAFTMIGTSSRLSDKCSQFAIPSLCH

YAFPYCDETSSVPKPRDLCRDECEILENVLCQTEYIFARSNPMILMR

LKLPNCEDLPQPESPEAANCIRIGIPMADPINKNHKCYNSTGVDYR

GTVSVTKSGRQCQPWNSQYPHTHTFTALRFPELNGGHSYCRNPGN

QKEAPWCFTLDENFKSDLCDIPACDSKDSKEKNKMEILYILVPSVA

IPLAIALLFFFICVCRNNQKSSSAPVQRQPKHVRGQNVEMSMLNAY

KPKSKAKELPLSAVRFMEELGECAFGKIYKGHLYLPGMDHAQLV

AIKTLKDYNNPQQWTEFQQEASLMAELHHPNIVCLLGAVTQEQPV

CMLFEYINQGDLHEFLIMRSPHSDVGCSSDEDGTVKSSLDHGDFLH

IAIQIAAGMEYLSSHFFVHKDLAARNILIGEQLHVKISDLGLSREIYS

ADYYRVQSKSLLPIRWMPPEAIMYGKFSSDSDIWSFGVVLWEIFSF

GLQPYYGFSNQEVIEMVRKRQLLPCSEDCPPRMYSLMTECWNEIP

SRRPRFKDIHVRLRSWEGLSSHTSSTTPSGGNATTQTTSLSASPVSN

LSNPRYPNYMFPSQGITPQGQIAGFIGPPIPQNQRFIPINGYPIPPGYA

AFPAAHYQPTGPPRVIQHCPPPKSRSPSSASGSTSTGHVTSLPSSGS

NQEANIPLLPHMSIPNHPGGMGITVFGNKSQKPYKIDSKQASLLGD

ANIHGHTESMISAEL

21
human ROR1
MHRPRRRGTRPPLLALLAALLLAARGAAAQETELSVSAELVPTSS

Isoform 2
WNISSELNKDSYLTLDEPMNNITTSLGQTAELHCKVSGNPPPTIRW

FKNDAPVVQEPRRLSFRSTIYGSRLRIRNLDTTDTGYFQCVATNGK

EVVSSTGVLFVKFGPPPTASPGYSDEYEEDGFCQPYRGIACARFIG

NRTVYMESLHMQGEIENQITAAFTMIGTSSHLSDKCSQFAIPSLCH

YAFPYCDETSSVPKPRDLCRDECEILENVLCQTEYIFARSNPMILMR

LKLPNCEDLPQPESPEAANCIRIGIPMADPINKNHKCYNSTGVDYR

GTVSVTKSGRQCQPWNSQYPHTHTFTALRFPELNGGHSYCRNPGN

QKEAPWCFTLDENFKSDLCDIPACGK

22
human ROR1
MNNITTSLGQTAELHCKVSGNPPPTIRWFKNDAPVVQEPRRLSF

Isoform 3
RSTIYGSRLRIRNLDTTDTGYFQCVATNGKEVVSSTGVLFVKFGPP

PTASPGYSDEYEEDGFCQPYRGIACARFIGNRTVYMESLHMQGEIE

NQITAAFTMIGTSSRLSDKCSQFAIPSLCHYAFPYCDETSSVPKPRD

LCRDECEILENVLCQTEYIFARSNPMILMRLKLPNCEDLPQPESPEA

ANCIRIGIPMADPINKNHKCYNSTGVDYRGTVSVTKSGRQCQPWN

SQYPHTHTFTALRFPELNGGHSYCRNPGNQKEAPWCFTLDENFKS

DLCDIPACDSKDSKEKNKMEILYILVPSVAIPLAIALLFFFICVCRNN

QKSSSAPVQRQPKHVRGQNVEMSMLNAYKPKSKAKELPLSAVRF

MEELGECAFGKIYKGHLYLPGMDHAQLVAIKTLKDYNNPQQWTE

FQQEASLMAELHHPNIVCLLGAVTQEQPVCMLFEYINQGDLHEFLI

MRSPHSDVGCSSDEDGTVKSSLDHGDFLHIAIQIAAGMEYLSSHFF

VHKDLAARNILIGEQLHVKISDLGLSREIYSADYYRVQSKSLLPIR

WMPPEAIMYGKFSSDSDIWSFGVVLWEIFSFGLQPYYGFSNQEVIE

MVRKRQLLPCSEDCPPRMYSLMTECWNEIPSRRPRFKDIHVRLRS

WEGLSSHTSSTTPSGGNATTQTTSLSASPVSNLSNPRYPNYMFPSQ

GITPQGQIAGFIGPPIPQNQRFIPINGYPIPPGYAAFPAAHYQPTGPPR

VIQHCPPPKSRSPSSASGSTSTGHVTSLPSSGSNQEANIPLLPHMSIP

NHPGGMGITVFGNKSQKPYKIDSKQASLLGDANIHGHTESMISAEL

23
CD16 Isoform
MWQLLLPTALLLLVSAGMRTEDLPKAVVFLEPQWYRVLEKDSVT

A, UniProt
LKCQGAYSPEDNSTQWFHNESLISSQASSYFIDAATVDDSGEYRCQ

Accession No.
TNLSTLSDPVQLEVHIGWLLLQAPRWVFKEEDPIHLRCHSWKNTA

P08637
LHKVTYLQNGKGRKYFEIHNSDFYIPKATLKDSGSYFCRGLFGSKN

VSSETVNITITQGLAVSTISSFFPPGYQVSFCLVMVLLFAVDTGLYF

SVKTNIRSSTRDWKDHKFKWRKDPQDK

24
CD16 V158
MWQLLLPTALLLLVSAGMRTEDLPKAVVFLEPQWYRVLEKDSVT

variant of SEQ
LKCQGAYSPEDNSTQWFHNESLISSQASSYFIDAATVDDSGEYRCQ

ID NO: 23
TNLSTLSDPVQLEVHIGWLLLQAPRWVFKEEDPIHLRCHSWKNTA

LHKVTYLQNGKGRKYFHEINSDFYIPKATLKDSGSYFCRGLVGSKN

VSSETVNITITQGLAVSTISSFFPPGYQVSFCLVMVLLFAVDTGLYF

SVKTNIRSSTRDWKDHKFKWRKDPQDK

25
Anti-CD19
AGGGCAAGTCAGGACATTAGTAAA

light chain

CDR1 (DNA)

26
Anti-CD19
RASQDISK

light chain

CDR1 (protein)

27
Anti-CD19
ATCTACCATACATCAAGATTA

light chain

CDR2 (DNA)

28
Anti-CD19
IYHTSRL

light chain

CDR2 (protein)

29
Anti-CD19
CAACAGGGTAATACGCTTCCGTACACG

light chain

CDR3 (DNA)

30
Anti-CD19
QQGNTLPYT

light chain

CDR3 (protein)

31
Anti-CD19
GGGGTCTCATTACCCGACTATGGTGTAAGC

heavy chain

CDR1 (DNA)

32
Anti-CD19
GVSLPDYGVS

heavy chain

CDR1 (protein)

33
Anti-CD19
GTAATATGGGGTAGTGAAACCACATACTATAATTCAGCTCTC

heavy chain

CDR2 (DNA)

34
Anti-CD19
VIWGSETTYYNSAL

heavy chain

CDR2 (protein)

35
Anti-CD19
CATTATTACTACGGTGGTAGCTATGCTATGGACTAC

heavy chain

CDR3 (DNA)

36
Anti-CD19
HYYYGGSYAMDY

heavy chain

CDR3 (protein)

37
Anti-CD19
GACATCCAGATGACACAGACTACATCCTCCCTGTCTGCCTCTCT

light chain
GGGAGACAGAGTCACCATCAGTTGCAGGGCAAGTCAGGACATT

variable region
AGTAAATATTTAAATTGGTATCAGCAGAAACCAGATGGAACTG

(DNA)
TTAAACTCCTGATCTACCATACATCAAGATTACACTCAGGAGTC

CCATCAAGGTTCAGTGGCAGTGGGTCTGGAACAGATTATTCTCT

CACCATTAGCAACCTGGAGCAAGAAGATATTGCCACTTACTTTT

GCCAACAGGGTAATACGCTTCCGTACACGTTCGGAAC

TAAGTTGGAAATAACA

38
Anti-CD19
DIQMTQTTSSLSASLGDRVTISCRASQDISKYLNWYQQKPDGTVKL

light chain
LIYHTSRLHSGVPSRFSGSGSGTDYSLTISNLEQEDIATYFCQQGNT

variable region
LPYTFGGGTKLEIT

(protein)

39
Anti-CD19
GAGGTGAAACTGCAGGAGTCAGGACCTGGCCTGGTGGCGCCCT

heavy chain
CACAGAGCCTGTCCGTCACATGCACTGTCTCAGGGGTCTCATTA

variable region
CCCGACTATGGTGTAAGCTGGATTCGCCAGCCTCCACGAAAGG

(DNA)
GTCTGGAGTGGCTGGGAGTAATATGGGGTAGTGAAACCACATA

CTATAATTCAGCTCTCAAATCCAGACTGACCATCATCAAGGACA

ACTCCAAGAGCCAAGTTTTCTTAAAAATGAACAGTCTGCAAAC

TGATGACACAGCCATTTACTACTGTGCCAAACATTATTACTACG

GTGGTAGCTATGCTATGGACTACTGGGGTCAAGGAACCTCAGT

CACCGTCTCCTCA

40
Anti-CD19
EVKLQESGPGLVAPSQSLSVTCTVSGVSLPDYGVSWIRQPPRKGLE

heavy chain
WLGVIWGSETTYYNSALKSRLTIIKDNSKSQVFLKMNSLQTDDTAI

variable region
YYCAKHYYYGGSYAMDYWGQGTSVTVSS

(protein)

41
Anti-BCMA
AAAAGCAGCCAGAGCCTGGTGCATAGCAACGGCAACACCTATC

light chain
TGCAT

CDR1 (DNA)

42
Anti-BCMA
KSSQSLVHSNGNTYLH

light chain

CDR1 (protein)

43
Anti-BCMA
AAAGTGAGCAACCGCTTTAGC

light chain

CDR2 (DNA)

44
Anti-BCMA
KVSNRFS

light chain

CDR2 (protein)

45
Anti-BCMA
GCGGAAACCAGCCATGTGCCGTGGACC

light chain

CDR3 (DNA)

46
Anti-BCMA
AETSHVPWT

light chain

CDR3 (protein)

47
Anti-BCMA
AAAGCGAGCGGCTATAGCTTTCCGGATTATTATATTAAC

heavy chain

CDR1 (DNA)

48
Anti-BCMA
KASGYSFPDYYIN

heavy chain

CDR1 (protein)

49
Anti-BCMA
TGGATTTATTTTGCGAGCGGCAACAGCGAATATAACCAGAAAT

heavy chain
TTACCGGC

CDR2 (DNA)

50
Anti-BCMA
WIYFASGNSEYNQKFTG

heavy chain

CDR2 (protein)

51
Anti-BCMA
CTGTATGATTATGATTGGTATTTTGATGTG

heavy chain

CDR3 (DNA)

52
Anti-BCMA
LYDYDWYFDV

heavy chain

CDR3 (protein)

53
Anti-BCMA
CAGGTGCAGCTGGTGCAGAGCGGCGCGGAAGTGAAAAAACCG

heavy chain
GGCGCGAGCGTGAAAGTGAGCTGCAAAGCGAGCGGCTATAGCT

variable region
TTCCGGATTATTATATTAACTGGGTGCGCCAGGCGCCGGGCCAG

(DNA)
GGCCTGGAATGGATGGGCTGGATTTATTTTGCGAGCGGCAACA

GCGAATATAACCAGAAATTTACCGGCCGCGTGACCATGACCCG

CGATACCAGCAGCAGCACCGCGTATATGGAACTGAGCAGCCTG

CGCAGCGAAGATACCGCGGTGTATTTTTGCGCGAGCCTGTATG

ATTATGATTGGTATTTTGATGTGTGGGGCCAGGGCACCATGGTG

ACCGTGAGCAGC

54
Anti-BCMA
QVQLVQSGAEVKKPGASVKVSCKASGYSFPDYYINWVRQAPGQG

heavy chain
LEWMGWIYFASGNSEYNQKFTGRVTMTRDTSSSTAYMELSSLRSE

variable region
DTAVYFCASLYDYDWYFDVWGQGTMVTVSS

(protein)

55
Anti-BCMA
GATATTGTGATGACCCAGACCCCGCTGAGCCTGAGCGTGACCC

light chain
CGGGCGAACCGGCGAGCATTAGCTGCAAAAGCAGCCAGAGCCT

variable region
GGTGCATAGCAACGGCAACACCTATCTGCATTGGTATCTGCAG

(DNA)
AAACCGGGCCAGAGCCCGCAGCTGCTGATTTATAAAGTGAGCA

ACCGCTTTAGCGGCGTGCCGGATCGCTTTAGCGGCAGCGGCAG

CGGCGCGGATTTTACCCTGAAAATTAGCCGCGTGGAAGCGGAA

GATGTGGGCGTGTATTATTGCGCGGAAACCAGCCATGTGCCGT

GGACCTTTGGCCAGGGCACCAAACTGGAAATTAAAAGC

56
Anti-BCMA
DIVMTQTPLSLSVTPGEPASISCKSSQSLVHSNGNTYLHWYLQKPG

light chain
QSPQLLIYKVSNRFSGVPDRFSGSGSGADFTLKISRVEAEDVGVYY

variable region
CAETSHVPWTFGQGTKLEIKS

(protein)

57
Anti-CD22
QDIHGY

light chain

CDR1

58
Anti-CD22
YTS

light chain

CDR2

59
Anti-CD22
QQGNTLPWT

light chain

CDR3

60
Anti-CD22
GFAFSIYD

heavy chain

CDR1

61
Anti-CD22
ISSGGGTT

heavy chain

CDR2

62
Anti-CD22
ARHSGYGTHWGVLFAY

heavy chain

CDR3

63
Anti-CD22
DIQMTQSPSSLSASVGDRVTITCRASQTIWSYLNWYQQRPGKAP

light chain
NLLIYAASSLQSGVPSRFSGRGSGTDFTLTISSLQAEDFATYYCQ

variable region
QSYSIPQTFGQGTKLEIKEVQLVESGGGLVKPGGSLKLSCAASG

FAFSIYDMSWVRQTPEKRLEWVAYISSGGGTTYYPDTVKGRFTI

SRDNAKNTLYLQMSSLKSEDTAMYYCARHSGYGTHWGVLFA

YWQGTLVTVSA

64
Anti-CD22
QVQLQQSGPGLVKPSQTLSLTCAISGDSVSSNSAAWNWIRQSPS

heavy chain
RGLEWLGRTYYRSKWYNDYAVSVKSRITINPDTSKNQFSLQLN

variable region
SVTPEDTAVYYCAREVTGDLEDAFDIWGQGTMVTVSSGGSLA

ALTAHQACHLPLETFTRHRQPRGWEQLEQCGYPVQRLVALYL

AARLSWNQVDQVIRNALASPGSGGDLGEAIREQPEQARLALTL

AAAESERFVRQGTGNDEAGAANGPADSGDALLERNYPTGAEF

LGDGGDVSFSTRGTQNWTVERLLQAHRQLEERGYVFVGYHGT

FLEAAQSIVFGGVRARSQDLDAIWRGFYIAGDPALAYGYAQDQ

EPDAAGRIRNGALLRVYVPRSSLPGFYRTSLTLAAPEAAGEVER

LIGHPLPLRLDAITGPEEEGGRLETILGWPLAERTVVIPSAIPTDP

RNVGGDLDPSSIPDKEQAISALPDYASQPGKPPREDLK

65
Anti-ROR1
GAAGTGCAGCTGCTGGAAAGCGGCGGTGGTCTGGTTCAGCC

scFv 2-7
GGGTGGCAGCCTGCGTCTGAGCTGTGCGGCGAGCGGCTTTA

VH_linker4_
CCTTTAGCAGCTATGCCATGAGCTGGGTGCGTCAGGCACCGG

anti-ROR1
GTAAAGGCCTGGAATGGGTGAGCGCGATTAGCGGCAGCGGC

2-7 VL (DNA)
GGCAGCACCTATTATGCGGATAGCGTGAAAGGCCGTTTTACC

ATTAGCCGTGATAACAGCAAAAACACCCTGTATCTGCAGAT

GAACAGCCTGCGTGCGGAAGATACCGCGGTGTATTATTGCG

CGAAAGATAAGGGTTGGTTTAACTGGCAATTCGATTATTGGG

GCCAGGGCACCCTGGTTACCGTTAGCAGCGGTGGAGGCGGT

TCTGGTGGAGGCGGTTCGGATGGCGGAGGTTCAGAAATTGT

GCTGACCCAGAGCCCGGGCACGCTGTCTCTGAGCCCGGGTG

AACGTGCGACCCTGAGCTGTCGTGCGAGCCAAAGCGTGAGC

AGCAGCTATCTGGCCTGGTATCAgCAGAAACCGGGCCAGGC

ACCGCGTCTGCTGATTTATGGCGCGAGCAGCCgTGCGACCGG

CATTCCGGATCGTTTTAGCGGCAGCGGTAGCGGCACCGATTT

TACCCTGACCATTAGCCGTCTGGAACCGGAAGATTTTGCGGT

GTATTATTGCCAGCAGTATGGCAGCAGCCCGTGGACCTTTGG

CCAGGGCACCAAAGTGGAAATTAAA

66
Linker 4
GGTGGAGGCGGTTCTGGTGGAGGCGGTTCGGATGGCGGAGG

(DNA)
TTCA

67
anti-ROR1
GAAGTGCAACTTCTCGAGAGCGGTGGGGGACTCGTCCAGCC

scFv 2-7 VH
GGGAGGTTCCCTGCGACTCAGCTGTGCAGCCTCAGGCTTTAC

(DNA)
CTTTTCCAGTTACGCAATGAGTTGGGTCCGGCAGGCGCCTGG

TAAAGGACTCGAGTGGGTGAGTGCAATCAGCGGAAGTGGCG

GGTCTACATACTATGCGGACTCTGTTAAAGGCAGGTTCACTA

TTTCAAGGGACAATTCCAAGAACACGCTCTACCTGCAGATG

AATAGCCTTAGAGCTGAAGACACGGCCGTGTACTATTGTGCC

AAAGACAAGGGATGGTTCAACTGGCAGTTCGACTACTGGGG

GCAGGGAACTCTCGTCACCGTGAGCTCC

68
anti-ROR1
GAAATTGTTCTCACACAGTCACCCGGAACCCTTTCATTGTCC

scFv 2-7 VL
CCCGGCGAGCGCGCCACCCTCAGCTGTCGGGCCAGTCAGAG

(DNA)
CGTGTCTAGCTCTTACCTGGCCTGGTACCAGCAGAAACCTGG

GCAAGCTCCCAGACTCCTGATATATGGGGCCAGCAGCCGGG

CCACTGGCATTCCGGACAGGTTTAGTGGATCAGGCTCTGGCA

CTGATTTTACACTGACGATTTCAAGGTTGGAACCCGAAGACT

TCGCAGTGTACTATTGTCAGCAGTATGGGTCTAGCCCGTGGA

CTTTCGGGCAAGGCACCAAGGTGGAAATCAAG

69
anti-ROR1
GAAGTGCAGCTGCTGGAAAGCGGCGGTGGTCTGGTTCAGCC

2-9
GGGTGGCAGCCTGCGTCTGAGCTGTGCGGCGAGCGGCTTTA

VH_Linker4_
CCTTTAGCAGCTATGCCATGAGCTGGGTGCGTCAGGCACCGG

anti-ROR1
GTAAAGGCCTGGAATGGGTGAGCGCGATTAGCGGCAGCGGC

2-9 VL
GGCAGCACCTATTATGCGGATAGCGTGAAAGGCCGTTTTACC

ATTAGCCGTGATAACAGCAAAAACACCCTGTATCTGCAGAT

GAACAGCCTGCGTGCGGAAGATACCGCGGTGTATTATTGCG

CGAAAAAACAATATCACTTCGATTATTGGGGCCAGGGCACC

CTGGTTACCGTTAGCAGCGGTGGAGGCGGTTCTGGTGGAGG

CGGTTCGGGTGGCGGAGGTTCAGAAATTGTGCTGACCCAGA

GCCCGGGCACGCTGTCTCTGAGCCCGGGTGAACGTGCGACC

CTGAGCTGTCGTGCGAGCCAGAGCGTGAGCAGCAGCTATCT

GGCCTGGTATCAGCAGAAACCGGGCCAGGCACCGCGTCTGC

TGATTTATGGCGCGAGCAGCCGTGCGACCGGCATTCCGGATC

GTTTTAGCGGCAGCGGTAGCGGCACCGATTTTACCCTGACCA

TTAGCCGTCTGGAACCGGAAGATTTTGCGGTGTATTATTGCC

AGCAGTATGGCAGCAGCCCGTGGACCTTTGGCCAGGGCACC

AAAGTGGAAATTAAA

70
anti-ROR1
GAAGTGCAACTTCTCGAGAGCGGTGGGGGACTCGTCCAGCC

scFv 2-9 VH
GGGAGGTTCCCTGCGACTCAGCTGTGCAGCCTCAGGCTTTAC

(DNA)
CTTTTCCAGTTACGCAATGAGTTGGGTCCGGCAGGCGCCTGG

TAAAGGACTCGAGTGGGTGAGTGCAATCAGCGGAAGTGGCG

GGTCTACATACTATGCGGACTCTGTTAAAGGCAGGTTCACTA

TTTCAAGGGACAATTCCAAGAACACGCTCTACCTGCAGATG

AATAGCCTTAGAGCTGAAGACACGGCCGTGTACTATTGTGCC

AAAAAGCAGTACCATTTCGACTACTGGGGGCAGGGAACTCT

CGTCACCGTGAGCTCC

71
anti-ROR1
GAAATTGTTCTCACACAGTCACCCGGAACCCTTTCATTGTCC

scFv 2-9 VL
CCCGGCGAGCGCGCCACCCTCAGCTGTCGGGCCAGTCAGAG

(DNA)
CGTGTCTAGCTCTTACCTGGCCTGGTACCAGCAGAAACCTGG

GCAAGCTCCCAGACTCCTGATATATGGGGCCAGCAGCCGGG

CCACTGGCATTCCGGACAGGTTTAGTGGATCAGGCTCTGGCA

CTGATTTTACACTGACGATTTCAAGGTTGGAACCCGAAGACT

TCGCAGTGTACTATTGTCAGCAGTATGGGTCTAGCCCGTGGA

CTTTCGGGCAAGGCACCAAGGTGGAAATCAAG

72
anti-ROR1
CAGTCTGCCCTGACTCAGCCTGCCTCCGTGTCTGGGTCTCCT

scFv 3-6
GGACAGTCGATCACCATCTCCTGCACTGGAACCAGCAGTGA

(DNA)
CGTTGGTGGTTATAACTATGTCTCCTGGTACCAACAGCACCC

AGGCAAAGCCCCCAAAGTCATGATTTATGATGTCAGTAATC

GGCCCTCAGGGGTTTCTGATCGCTTCTCTGGCTCCAAGTCTG

GCAACACGGCCTCCCTGACCATCTCTGGGCTCCAGGTTGAGG

ACGAGGCTGATTATTACTGCAGCTCATATTCAACCAGCATCA

CCCCAGTTTTCGGCGGGGGGACCAAGCTCACCGTCCTAGGA

GAGGGTAAATCTTCCGGATCTGGTTCCGAAAGCAAGGCTAG

CCAGGTCCAGCTGGTGCAGTCTGGAGCAGAGGTGAAAAAGC

CCGGGGAGTCTCTGAAGATCTCCTGTGAGGCTTCTGGATACA

GCTTTACCAGCTACTGGATCGGCTGGGTGCGCCAGATGCCCG

GGAAAGGCCTGGAGTGGATGGGGATCATCTATCCTGGTGAC

TCTGATACCAGATACAGCCCGTCCTTCCAAGGCCAGGTCACC

ATCTCAGCCGACAAGTCCATCAGCACCGCCTACCTGCAGTGG

AGCAGCCTGAAGGCCTCGGACACCGCCATGTATTACTGTGC

GAGACTGGAACTCGGTTACTACTACTACGGTATGGACGTCTG

GGGCCAAGGAACCACGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

73
Linker 5
GGAGAGGGTAAATCTTCCGGATCTGGTTCCGAAAGCAAGGC

(DNA)
TAGC

74
anti-ROR1
CAGTCAGCTCTGACCCAACCTGCCTCCGTCTCTGGGAGTCCA

scFv 3-6 VL
GGCCAGAGTATCACAATTTCTTGTACAGGCACCTCATCTGAT

(DNA)
GTCGGCGGTTACAATTACGTTAGTTGGTATCAGCAACATCCA

GGTAAGGCTCCAAAGGTGATGATCTATGACGTCTCAAATAG

ACCCTCTGGCGTCAGCGACAGGTTTAGTGGTAGCAAATCCG

GGAACACAGCTTCACTTACAATTAGCGGCCTCCAAGTAGAA

GACGAAGCTGACTATTACTGCTCTAGTTATTCAACGTCAATT

ACCCCTGTGTTTGGTGGCGGTACAAAACTCACAGTGCTT

75
anti-ROR1
CAAGTGCAACTTGTGCAATCAGGAGCTGAAGTCAAAAAGCC

scFv 3-6 VH
GGGAGAATCCCTGAAAATAAGCTGCGAAGCAAGTGGTTACT

(DNA)
CTTTTACTTCTTACTGGATTGGATGGGTTCGGCAGATGCCCG

GAAAGGGACTCGAGTGGATGGGAATTATTTACCCTGGAGAC

AGCGACACAAGATACAGCCCTTCATTCCAGGGGCAGGTGAC

CATTTCTGCTGACAAATCAATCAGTACAGCCTATCTGCAATG

GAGTTCCCTCAAAGCCAGTGACACTGCTATGTATTACTGCGC

GCGACTGGAACTGGGATACTACTACTACGGAATGGACGTAT

GGGGACAGGGAACCACCGTTACTGTTAGTAGC

76
pLRPO_anti
CCAATTAACCAATTCTGAttagaaaaactcatcgagcatcaaatgaaactgcaattta

ROR1 2-7
ttcacatcaggattatcaataccatatttttgaaaaagccgtttctgtaatgaaggagaaaactcaccga

CD3epsilon_
ggcagttccataggatggcaagatcctggtatcggtctgcgattccgactcgtccaacatcaatacaa

T2A-eGFP
cctattaatttcccctcgtcaaaaataaggttatcaagtgagaaatcaccatgagtgacgactgaatcc

ggtgagaatggcaaaagtttatgcatttctttccagacttgttcaacaggccagccattacgctcgtcat

caaaatcactcgcatcaaccaaaccgttattcattcgtgattgcgcctgagcaagacgaaatacgcga

tcgctgttaaaaggacaattacaaacaggaatcgaatgcaaccggcgcaggaacactgccagcgca

tcaacaatattttcacctgaatcaggatattcttctaatacctggaatgctgtttttccggggatcgcagtg

gtgagtaaccatgcatcatcaggagtacggataaaatgatgatggtcggaagaggcataaattccgt

cagccagtttagtctgaccatctcatctgtaacatcattggcaacgctacctttgccatgtttcagaaaca

actctggcgcatcgggcttcccatacaagcgatagattgtcgcacctgattgcccgacattatcgcga

gcccatttatacccatataaatcagcatccatgttggaatttaatcgcggcctcgacgtttcccgttgaat

atggctcatAACACCCCTTGTATTACTGTTTATGTAAGCAGACAGT

TTTATTGTTCATGATGATATATTTTTATCTTGTGCAATGTAAC

ATCAGAGATTTTGAGACACAACGTGGCTTTCCCCCCCCCCCC

CATGACATTAACCTATAAAAATAGGCGTATCACGAGGCCAG

CTTGGGAAACCATAAGACCGAGATAGAGTTGAGTGTTGTTC

CAGTTTGGAACAAGAGTCCACTATTAAAGAACGTGGACTCC

AACGTCAAAGGGCGAAAAACCGTCTATCAGGGCGATGGCCC

ACTACGTGAACCATCACCCAAATCAAGTTTTTTGGGGTCGAG

GTGCCGTAAAGCACTAAATCGGAACCCTAAAGGGAGCCCCC

GATTTAGAGCTTGACGGGGAAAGCCGGCGAACGTGGCGAGA

AAGGAAGGGAAGAAAGCGAAAGGAGCGGGCGCTAAGGCGC

TGGCAAGTGTAGCGGTCACGCTGCGCGTAACCACCACACCC

GCCGCGCTTAATGCGCCGCTACAGGGCGCGTACTATGGTTGC

TTTGACGTATGCGGTGTGAAATACCGCACAGATGCGTAAGG

AGAAAATACCGCATCAGGCGccattcgccattcaggctgcgcaactgttgggaag

ggcgatcggtgcgggcctcttcgctattacgccaGCTGGCGAAAGGGGGATGTG

CTGCAAGGCGATTAAGTTGGGTAACGCCAGGGTTTTCCCAGT

CACGACGTTGTAAAACGACGGCCAGTGAATTGATCGAGATC

GTGATCCGGATCAAGATCCAGATCGAATTGGAGGCTACAGT

CAGTGGAGAGGACTTTCACTGACTGACTGACTGCGTCTCAAC

CTcctaggggacattgattattgactagttattaatagtaatcaattacggggtcattagttcatagccc

atatatggagttccgcgttacataacttacggtaaatggcccgcctggctgaccgcccaacgaccccc

gcccattgacgtcaataatgacgtatgttcccatagtaacgccaatagggactttccattgacgtcaatg

ggtggagtatttacggtaaactgcccacttggcagtacatcaagtgtatcatatgccaagtacgccccc

tattgacgtcaatgacggtaaatggcccgcctggcattatgcccagtacatgaccttatgggactttcct

acttggcagtacatctacgtattagtcatcgctattaccatggtgatgcggttttggcagtacatcaatgg

gcgtggatagcggtttgactcacggggatttccaagtctccaccccattgacgtcaatgggagtttgttt

tggcaccaaaatcaacgggactttccaaaatgtcgtaacaactccgccccattgacgcaaatgggcg

gtaggcgtgtacggtgggaggtctatataagcagagctcgtttagtgaaccgggtctctctggttaga

ccagatctgagcctgggagctctctggctaactagggaacccactgcttaagcctcaataaagcttgc

cttgagtgctcaaagtagtgtgtgcccgtctgttgtgtgactctggtaactagagatccctcagacccttt

tagtcagtgtggaaaatctctagcagtggcgcccgaacagggacttgaaagcgaaagtaaagccag

aggagatctctcgacgcaggactcggcttgctgaagcgcgcacggcaagaggcgaggggcggc

gactggtgagtacgccaaaaattttgactagcggaggctagaaggagagagtagggtgcgagagc

gtcggtattaagcgggggagaattagataaatgggaaaaaattcggttaaggccagggggaaagaa

acaatataaactaaaacatatagttagggcaagcagggagctagaacgattcgcagttaatcctggcc

ttttagagacatcagaaggctgtagacaaatactgggacagctacaaccatcccttcagacaggatca

gaagaacttagatcattatataatacaatagcagtcctctattgtgtgcatcaaaggatagatgtaaaag

acaccaaggaagccttagataagatagaggaagagcaaaacaaaagtaagaaaaaggcacagca

agcgatcttcagacctggaggaggcaggaggcgatatgagggacaattggagaagtgaattatata

aatataaagtagtaaaaattgaaccattaggagtagcacccaccaaggcaaagagaagagtggtgc

agagagaaaaaagagcagtgggaataggagctttgttccttgggttcttgggagcagcaggaagca

ctatgggcgcagcgtcaatgacgctgacggtacaggccagacaattattgtctgatatagtgcagca

gcagaacaatttgctgagggctattgaggcgcaacagcatctgttgcaactcacagtctggggcatc

aaacagctccaggcaagaatcctggctgtggaaagatacctaaaggatcaacagctcctggggattt

ggggttgctctggaaaactcatttgcaccactgctgtgccttggaatgctagttggagtaataaatctct

ggaacagatttggaataacatgacctggatggagtgggacagagaaattaacaattacacaagctta

atacactccttaattgaagaatcgcaaaaccagcaagaaaagaatgaacaagaattattggaattaga

taaatgggcaagtttgtggaattggtttaacataacaaattggctgtggtatataaaattattcataatgat

agtaggaggcttggtaggtttaagaatagtttttgctgtactttctatagtgaatagagttaggcagggat

attcaccattatcgtttcagacccacctcccaatcccgaggggaccacgcgtacaaatggcagtattc

atccacaattttaaaagaaaaggggggattggggggtacagtgcaggggaaagaatagtagacata

atagcaacagacatacaaactaaagaattacaaaaacaaattacaaaaattcaaaattttcgggtttatt

acagggacagcagaaatccactttggaaagctgagcatccggctccggtgcccgtcagtgggcag

agcgcacatcgcccacagtccccgagaagttggggggaggggtcggcaattgaaccggtgcctag

agaaggtggcgcggggtaaactgggaaagtgatgtcgtgtactggctccgcctttttcccgagggtg

ggggagaaccgtatataagtgcagtagtcgccgtgaacgttctttttcgcaacgggtttgccgccaga

acacaggtaagtgccgtgtgtggttcccgcgggcctggcctctttacgggttatggcccttgcgtgcc

ttgaattacttccacgcccctggctgcagtacgtgattatgatcccgagatcgggttggaagtgggt

gggagagttcgaggccttgcgcttaaggagcccatcgcctcgtgatgagttgaggcctggcctgg

gcgctggggccgccgcgtgcgaatctggtggcaccttcgcgcctgtctcgctgctttcgataagtctc

tagccatttaaaatttttgatgacctgctgcgacgctttttttctggcaagatagtcttgtaaatgcgggcc

aagatctgcacactggtatttcggtttttggggccgcgggcggcgacggggcccgtgcgtcccagc

gcacatgttcggcgaggcggggcctgcgagcgcggccaccgagaatcggacgggggtagtctca

agctggccggcctgctctggtgcctggcctcgcgccgccgtgtatcgccccgccctgggcggcaa

ggctggcccggtcggcaccagttgcgtgagcggaaagatggccgcttcccggccctgctgcaggg

agctcaaaatggaggacgcggcgctcgggagagcgggcgggtgagtcacccacacaaaggaaa

agggcctttccgtcctcagccgtcgcttcatgtgactccacggagtaccgggcgccgtccaggcacc

tcgattagttctcgagcttttggagtacgtcgtctttaggttggggggaggggttttatgcgatggagttt

ccccacactgagtgggtggagactgaagttaggccagcttggcacttgatgtaattctccttggaattt

gccattttgagtttggatcttggttcattctcaagcctcagacagtggttcaaagtttttttcttccatttca

ggtgtcgtgaaaactacccctctagagccgccaccATGCTCCTCCTCGTGACTAG

CCTTCTCCTGTGCGAGCTCCCACACCCTGCATTCCTCCTGATC

CCAGAAGTGCAACTTCTCGAGAGCGGTGGGGGACTCGTCCA

GCCGGGAGGTTCCCTGCGACTCAGCTGTGCAGCCTCAGGCTT

TACCTTTTCCAGTTACGCAATGAGTTGGGTCCGGCAGGCGCC

TGGTAAAGGACTCGAGTGGGTGAGTGCAATCAGCGGAAGTG

GCGGGTCTACATACTATGCGGACTCTGTTAAAGGCAGGTTCA

CTATTTCAAGGGACAATTCCAAGAACACGCTCTACCTGCAGA

TGAATAGCCTTAGAGCTGAAGACACGGCCGTGTACTATTGTG

CCAAAGACAAGGGATGGTTCAACTGGCAGTTCGACTACTGG

GGGCAGGGAACTCTCGTCACCGTGAGCTCCGGCGGAGGTGG

AAGCGGGGGAGGGGGCTCCGGTGGTGGGGGATCAGAAATTG

TTCTCACACAGTCACCCGGAACCCTTTCATTGTCCCCCGGCG

AGCGCGCCACCCTCAGCTGTCGGGCCAGTCAGAGCGTGTCT

AGCTCTTACCTGGCCTGGTACCAGCAGAAACCTGGGCAAGC

TCCCAGACTCCTGATATATGGGGCCAGCAGCCGGGCCACTG

GCATTCCGGACAGGTTTAGTGGATCAGGCTCTGGCACTGATT

TTACACTGACGATTTCAAGGTTGGAACCCGAAGACTTCGCAG

TGTACTATTGTCAGCAGTATGGGTCTAGCCCGTGGACTTTCG

GGCAAGGCACCAAGGTGGAAATCAAGGCAGCTGCTGGAGGT

GGGGGAAGTGGCGGTGGTGGCTCAGGCGGCGGGGGGAGCCT

CGAGGACGGTAATGAAGAGATGGGGGGCATTACACAAACCC

CGTACAAGGTCTCTATCAGTGGGACGACTGTGATTCTGACAT

GCCCACAGTATCCAGGTTCAGAAATCCTGTGGCAGCATAAT

GACAAGAACATCGGTGGGGATGAGGATGATAAGAATATCGG

AAGCGACGAAGACCACCTGTCTCTCAAAGAGTTTAGCGAGC

TGGAGCAGAGTGGGTATTATGTCTGCTATCCTAGAGGTAGCA

AGCCAGAGGACGCAAACTTTTACCTTTACCTCAGAGCCAGG

GTCTGCGAGAACTGCATGGAAATGGACGTGATGAGTGTTGC

AACTATAGTGATAGTTGACATTTGCATCACCGGGGGTCTGCT

CCTGCTGGTTTACTATTGGAGCAAGAACCGCAAGGCTAAAG

CCAAGCCAGTAACACGGGGCGCAGGCGCGGGAGGCAGGCA

GCGAGGGCAGAATAAGGAGCGCCCCCCACCCGTCCCGAATC

CGGATTACGAACCCATTCGGAAAGGCCAGAGGGACTTGTAC

TCAGGGCTCAACCAAAGACGGATCGAGGGGCGAGGATCCTT

GCTGACATGTGGTGACGTGGAGGAGAATCCTGGTCCTTCTCG

CgccgccaccATGGTGTCTAAAGGCGAAGAGCTGTTCACCGGTG

TGGTGCCGATTCTTGTAGAGCTGGATGGAGATGTTAATGGTC

ACAAGTTTTCAGTGTCTGGGGAGGGCGAAGGCGACGCGACC

TATGGTAAACTCACGCTTAAGTTTATCTGCACCACAGGGAAG

CTCCCTGTTCCATGGCCAACCCTTGTGACAACACTTACTTAC

GGCGTGCAGTGTTTCAGCAGGTATCCTGACCATATGAAGCA

GCACGATTTCTTCAAGTCTGCAATGCCCGAGGGGTACGTACA

AGAGCGGACAATTTTCTTCAAGGACGACGGAAATTACAAAA

CTAGGGCAGAGGTTAAGTTCGAAGGGGATACACTTGTTAAT

AGGATCGAACTGAAAGGCATTGATTTCAAGGAGGATGGAAA

CATACTCGGGCACAAACTGGAATATAACTACAATTCACATA

ATGTGTATATCATGGCTGATAAGCAGAAAAACGGTATCAAA

GTGAACTTTAAGATCCGGCATAACATTGAAGACGGTAGCGT

GCAGCTCGCTGACCACTACCAGCAGAACACTCCAATCGGGG

ACGGGCCGGTCCTCCTGCCCGACAACCACTACCTCAGCACCC

AGAGCGCACTTAGCAAAGACCCAAACGAGAAGAGAGACCA

TATGGTGCTGCTGGAGTTCGTTACCGCAGCCGGAATCACCTT

GGGCATGGACGAGCTCTATAAATGAgaattcgaacggatatcgagcatctta

ccgccatttatacccatatttgttctgtttttcttgatttgggtatacatttaaatgttaataaaacaaaatggt

ggggcaatcatttacatttttagggatatgtaattactagttcaggtgtattgccacaagacaaacatgtt

aagaaactttcccgttatttacgctctgttcctgttaatcaacctctggattacaaaatttgtgaaagattga

ctgatattcttaactatgttgctccttttacgctgtgtggatatgctgctttatagcctctgtatctagctattg

cttcccgtacggctttcgttttctcctccttgtataaatcctggttgctgtctcttttagaggagttgtggcc

cgttgtccgtcaacgtggcgtggtgtgctctgtgtttgctgacgcaacccccactggctggggcattg

ccaccacctgtcaactcctttctgggactttcgctttccccctcccgatcgccacggcagaactcatcg

ccgcctgccttgcccgctgctggacaggggctaggttgctgggcactgataattccgtggtgttgtca

gtactggtacctttaagaccaatgacttacaaggcagctgtagatcttagccactttttaaaagaaaagg

ggggactggaagggctaattcactcccaaagaagacaagatctgctttttgcctgtactgggtctctct

ggttagaccagatctgagcctgggagctctctggctaactagggaacccactgcttaagcctcaataa

agcttgccttgagtgcttcaatgatcataatcaagccatatcacatctgtagaggtttacttgctttaaaaa

acctccacacctccccctgaacctgaaacataaaatgaatgcaattgttgttgttaacttgtttattgcag

cttataatggttacaaataaagcaatagcatcacaaatttcacaaataaagcatttttttcactgcattcta

gttgtggtttgtccaaactcatcaatgtatcttatcatgtctggatctgcgtcgacACGAAGAGA

CGACTGACTGACTGACTGGAAAGAGGAAGGGCTGGAAGAG

GAAGGAGCTTGATCCAGATCCCGATCTCGATCCAGATCCGG

ATCGCAGCTTGGCGTAATCATGGTCATAGCTGTTTCCTGTGT

GAAATTGTTATCCGCTCACAATTCCACACAACATACGAGCCG

GAAGCATAAAGTGTAAAGCCTGGGGTGCCTAATGAGTGAGC

TAACTCACATTAATTGCGTTGCGCTCACTGCCCGCTTTCCAG

TCGGGAAACCTGTCGTGCCAGCTGCATTAATGAATCGGCCA

ACGCGCGGGGAGAGGCGGTTTGCGTATTGGGCGCTCTTCCG

CTTCCTCGCTCACTGACTCGCTGCGCTCGGTCGTTCGGCTGC

GGCGAGCGGTATCAGCTCACTCAAAGGCGGTAATACGGTTA

TCCACAGAATCAGGGGATAACGCAGGAAAGAACATGTGAGC

AAAAGGCCAGCAAAAGGCCAGGAACCGTAAAAAGGCCGCG

TTGCTGGCGTTTTTCCATAGGCTCCGCCCCCCTGACGAGCAT

CACAAAAATCGACGCTCAAGTCAGAGGTGGCGAAACCCGAC

AGGACTATAAAGATACCAGGCGTTTCCCCCTGGAAGCTCCCT

CGTGCGCTCTCCTGTTCCGACCCTGCCGCTTACCGGATACCT

GTCCGCCTTTCTCCCTTCGGGAAGCGTGGCGCTTTCTCATAG

CTCACGCTGTAGGTATCTCAGTTCGGTGTAGGTCGTTCGCTC

CAAGCTGGGCTGTGTGCACGAACCCCCCGTTCAGCCCGACC

GCTGCGCCTTATCCGGTAACTATCGTCTTGAGTCCAACCCGG

TAAGACACGACTTATCGCCACTGGCAGCAGCCACTGGTAAC

AGGATTAGCAGAGCGAGGTATGTAGGCGGTGCTACAGAGTT

CTTGAAGTGGTGGCCTAACTACGGCTACACTAGAAGAACAG

TATTTGGTATCTGCGCTCTGCTGAAGCCAGTTACCTTCGGAA

AAAGAGTTGGTAGCTCTTGATCCGGCAAACAAACCACCGCT

GGTAGCGGTGGTTTTTTTGTTTGCAAGCAGCAGATTACGCGC

AGAAAAAAAGGATCTCAAGAAGATCCTTTGATCTTTTCTACG

GGGTCTGACGCTCAGTGGAACGAAAACTCACGTTAAGGGAT

TTTGGTCATGAGATTATCAAAAAGGATCTTCACCTAGATCCT

TTTAAATTAAAAATGAAGTTTTAAATCAATCTAAAGTATATA

TGAGTAAACTTGGTCTGACAGTTACCAATGCTTAATCAGTGA

GGCACCTATCTCAGCGATCTGTCTATTTCGTTCATCCATAGTT

GCCTGACTCCCCGTCGTGTAGATAACTACGATACGGGAGGG

CTTACCATCTGGCCCCAGTGCTGCAATGATACCGCAGCTTGG

GAAACCATAAGAGCTGAAGCCAGTTACCTTCGGAAAAAGAG

TTGGTAGCTCTTGATCCGGCAAACAAACCACCGCTGGTAGCG

GTGGTTTTTTTGTTTGCAAGCAGCAGATTACGCGCAGAAAAA

AAGGATCTCAAGAAGATCCTTTGATCTTTTCTACGGGGTCTG

ACGCTCAGTGGAACGAAAACTCACGTTAAGGGATTTTGGTC

ATGAGCTTGCGCCGTCCCGTCAAGTCAGCGTAATGCTCTGCC

AGTGTTACAA

77
eGFP
ATGGTGTCTAAAGGCGAAGAGCTGTTCACCGGTGTGGTGCC

GATTCTTGTAGAGCTGGATGGAGATGTTAATGGTCACAAGTT

TTCAGTGTCTGGGGAGGGCGAAGGCGACGCGACCTATGGTA

AACTCACGCTTAAGTTTATCTGCACCACAGGGAAGCTCCCTG

TTCCATGGCCAACCCTTGTGACAACACTTACTTACGGCGTGC

AGTGTTTCAGCAGGTATCCTGACCATATGAAGCAGCACGATT

TCTTCAAGTCTGCAATGCCCGAGGGGTACGTACAAGAGCGG

ACAATTTTCTTCAAGGACGACGGAAATTACAAAACTAGGGC

AGAGGTTAAGTTCGAAGGGGATACACTTGTTAATAGGATCG

AACTGAAAGGCATTGATTTCAAGGAGGATGGAAACATACTC

GGGCACAAACTGGAATATAACTACAATTCACATAATGTGTA

TATCATGGCTGATAAGCAGAAAAACGGTATCAAAGTGAACT

TTAAGATCCGGCATAACATTGAAGACGGTAGCGTGCAGCTC

GCTGACCACTACCAGCAGAACACTCCAATCGGGGACGGGCC

GGTCCTCCTGCCCGACAACCACTACCTCAGCACCCAGAGCGC

ACTTAGCAAAGACCCAAACGAGAAGAGAGACCATATGGTGC

TGCTGGAGTTCGTTACCGCAGCCGGAATCACCTTGGGCATGG

ACGAGCTCTATAAATGA

78
pLRPO anti-
CCAATTAACCAATTCTGAttagaaaaactcatcgagcatcaaatgaaactgcaattta

ROR1 2-9
ttcacatcaggattatcaataccatatttttgaaaaagccgtttctgtaatgaaggagaaaactcaccga

CD3epsilon
ggcagttccataggatggcaagatcctggtatcggtctgcgattccgactcgtccaacatcaatacaa

T2A_eGFP
cctattaatttcccctcgtcaaaaataaggttatcaagtgagaaatcaccatgagtgacgactgaatcc

ggtgagaatggcaaaagtttatgcatttctttccagacttgttcaacaggccagccattacgctcgtcat

caaaatcactcgcatcaaccaaaccgttattcattcgtgattgcgcctgagcaagacgaaatacgcga

tcgctgttaaaaggacaattacaaacaggaatcgaatgcaaccggcgcaggaacactgccagcgca

tcaacaatattttcacctgaatcaggatattcttctaatacctggaatgctgtttttccggggatcgcagtg

gtgagtaaccatgcatcatcaggagtacggataaaatgatgatggtcggaagaggcataaattccgt

cagccagtttagtctgaccatctcatctgtaacatcattggcaacgctacctttgccatgtttcagaaaca

actctggcgcatcgggcttcccatacaagcgatagattgtcgcacctgattgcccgacattatcgcga

gcccatttatacccatataaatcagcatccatgttggaatttaatcgcggcctcgacgtttcccgttgaat

atggctcatAACACCCCTTGTATTACTGTTTATGTAAGCAGACAGT

TTTATTGTTCATGATGATATATTTTTATCTTGTGCAATGTAAC

ATCAGAGATTTTGAGACACAACGTGGCTTTCCCCCCCCCCCC

CATGACATTAACCTATAAAAATAGGCGTATCACGAGGCCAG

CTTGGGAAACCATAAGACCGAGATAGAGTTGAGTGTTGTTC

CAGTTTGGAACAAGAGTCCACTATTAAAGAACGTGGACTCC

AACGTCAAAGGGCGAAAAACCGTCTATCAGGGCGATGGCCC

ACTACGTGAACCATCACCCAAATCAAGTTTTTTGGGGTCGAG

GTGCCGTAAAGCACTAAATCGGAACCCTAAAGGGAGCCCCC

GATTTAGAGCTTGACGGGGAAAGCCGGCGAACGTGGCGAGA

AAGGAAGGGAAGAAAGCGAAAGGAGCGGGCGCTAAGGCGC

TGGCAAGTGTAGCGGTCACGCTGCGCGTAACCACCACACCC

GCCGCGCTTAATGCGCCGCTACAGGGCGCGTACTATGGTTGC

TTTGACGTATGCGGTGTGAAATACCGCACAGATGCGTAAGG

AGAAAATACCGCATCAGGCGccattcgccattcaggctgcgcaactgttgggaag

ggcgatcggtgcgggcctcttcgctattacgccaGCTGGCGAAAGGGGGATGTG

CTGCAAGGCGATTAAGTTGGGTAACGCCAGGGTTTTCCCAGT

CACGACGTTGTAAAACGACGGCCAGTGAATTGATCGAGATC

GTGATCCGGATCAAGATCCAGATCGAATTGGAGGCTACAGT

CAGTGGAGAGGACTTTCACTGACTGACTGACTGCGTCTCAAC

CTcctaggggacattgattattgactagttattaatagtaatcaattacggggtcattagttcatagccc

atatatggagttccgcgttacataacttacggtaaatggcccgcctggctgaccgcccaacgaccccc

gcccattgacgtcaataatgacgtatgttcccatagtaacgccaatagggactttccattgacgtcaatg

ggtggagtatttacggtaaactgcccacttggcagtacatcaagtgtatcatatgccaagtacgccccc

tattgacgtcaatgacggtaaatggcccgcctggcattatgcccagtacatgaccttatgggactttcct

acttggcagtacatctacgtattagtcatcgctattaccatggtgatgcggttttggcagtacatcaatgg

gcgtggatagcggtttgactcacggggatttccaagtctccaccccattgacgtcaatgggagtttgttt

tggcaccaaaatcaacgggactttccaaaatgtcgtaacaactccgccccattgacgcaaatgggcg

gtaggcgtgtacggtgggaggtctatataagcagagctcgtttagtgaaccgggtctctctggttaga

ccagatctgagcctgggagctctctggctaactagggaacccactgcttaagcctcaataaagcttgc

cttgagtgctcaaagtagtgtgtgcccgtctgttgtgtgactctggtaactagagatccctcagacccttt

tagtcagtgtggaaaatctctagcagtggcgcccgaacagggacttgaaagcgaaagtaaagccag

aggagatctctcgacgcaggactcggcttgctgaagcgcgcacggcaagaggcgaggggcggc

gactggtgagtacgccaaaaattttgactagcggaggctagaaggagagagtagggtgcgagagc

gtcggtattaagcgggggagaattagataaatgggaaaaaattcggttaaggccagggggaaagaa

acaatataaactaaaacatatagttagggcaagcagggagctagaacgattcgcagttaatcctggcc

ttttagagacatcagaaggctgtagacaaatactgggacagctacaaccatcccttcagacaggatca

gaagaacttagatcattatataatacaatagcagtcctctattgtgtgcatcaaaggatagatgtaaaag

acaccaaggaagccttagataagatagaggaagagcaaaacaaaagtaagaaaaaggcacagca

agcgatcttcagacctggaggaggcaggaggcgatatgagggacaattggagaagtgaattatata

aatataaagtagtaaaaattgaaccattaggagtagcacccaccaaggcaaagagaagagtggtgc

agagagaaaaaagagcagtgggaataggagctttgttccttgggttcttgggagcagcaggaagca

ctatgggcgcagcgtcaatgacgctgacggtacaggccagacaattattgtctgatatagtgcagca

gcagaacaatttgctgagggctattgaggcgcaacagcatctgttgcaactcacagtctggggcatc

aaacagctccaggcaagaatcctggctgtggaaagatacctaaaggatcaacagctcctggggattt

ggggttgctctggaaaactcatttgcaccactgctgtgccttggaatgctagttggagtaataaatctct

ggaacagatttggaataacatgacctggatggagtgggacagagaaattaacaattacacaagctta

atacactccttaattgaagaatcgcaaaaccagcaagaaaagaatgaacaagaattattggaattaga

taaatgggcaagtttgtggaattggtttaacataacaaattggctgtggtatataaaattattcataatgat

agtaggaggcttggtaggtttaagaatagtttttgctgtactttctatagtgaatagagttaggcagggat

attcaccattatcgtttcagacccacctcccaatcccgaggggaccacgcgtacaaatggcagtattc

atccacaattttaaaagaaaaggggggattggggggtacagtgcaggggaaagaatagtagacata

atagcaacagacatacaaactaaagaattacaaaaacaaattacaaaaattcaaaattttcgggtttatt

acagggacagcagaaatccactttggaaagctgagcatccggctccggtgcccgtcagtgggcag

agcgcacatcgcccacagtccccgagaagttggggggaggggtcggcaattgaaccggtgcctag

agaaggtggcgcggggtaaactgggaaagtgatgtcgtgtactggctccgcctttttcccgagggtg

ggggagaaccgtatataagtgcagtagtcgccgtgaacgttctttttcgcaacgggtttgccgccaga

acacaggtaagtgccgtgtgtggttcccgcgggcctggcctctttacgggttatggcccttgcgtgcc

ttgaattacttccacgcccctggctgcagtacgtgattcttgatcccgagcttcgggttggaagtgggt

gggagagttcgaggccttgcgcttaaggagccccttcgcctcgtgcttgagttgaggcctggcctgg

gcgctggggccgccgcgtgcgaatctggtggcaccttcgcgcctgtctcgctgctttcgataagtctc

tagccatttaaaatttttgatgacctgctgcgacgctttttttctggcaagatagtcttgtaaatgcgggcc

aagatctgcacactggtatttcggtttttggggccgcgggcggcgacggggcccgtgcgtcccagc

gcacatgttcggcgaggcggggcctgcgagcgcggccaccgagaatcggacgggggtagtctca

agctggccggcctgctctggtgcctggcctcgcgccgccgtgtatcgccccgccctgggcggcaa

ggctggcccggtcggcaccagttgcgtgagcggaaagatggccgcttcccggccctgctgcaggg

agctcaaaatggaggacgcggcgctcgggagagcgggcgggtgagtcacccacacaaaggaaa

agggcctttccgtcctcagccgtcgcttcatgtgactccacggagtaccgggcgccgtccaggcacc

tcgattagttctcgagcttttggagtacgtcgtctttaggttggggggaggggttttatgcgatggagttt

ccccacactgagtgggtggagactgaagttaggccagcttggcacttgatgtaattctccttggaattt

gccattttgagtttggatcttggttcattctcaagcctcagacagtggttcaaagtttttttcttccatttca

ggtgtcgtgaaaactacccctctagagccgccaccATGCTCCTCCTCGTGACTAG

CCTTCTCCTGTGCGAGCTCCCACACCCTGCATTCCTCCTGATC

CCAGAAGTGCAACTTCTCGAGAGCGGTGGGGGACTCGTCCA

GCCGGGAGGTTCCCTGCGACTCAGCTGTGCAGCCTCAGGCTT

TACCTTTTCCAGTTACGCAATGAGTTGGGTCCGGCAGGCGCC

TGGTAAAGGACTCGAGTGGGTGAGTGCAATCAGCGGAAGTG

GCGGGTCTACATACTATGCGGACTCTGTTAAAGGCAGGTTCA

CTATTTCAAGGGACAATTCCAAGAACACGCTCTACCTGCAGA

TGAATAGCCTTAGAGCTGAAGACACGGCCGTGTACTATTGTG

CCAAAAAGCAGTACCATTTCGACTACTGGGGGCAGGGAACT

CTCGTCACCGTGAGCTCCGGCGGAGGTGGAAGCGGGGGAGG

GGGCTCCGGTGGTGGGGGATCAGAAATTGTTCTCACACAGT

CACCCGGAACCCTTTCATTGTCCCCCGGCGAGCGCGCCACCC

TCAGCTGTCGGGCCAGTCAGAGCGTGTCTAGCTCTTACCTGG

CCTGGTACCAGCAGAAACCTGGGCAAGCTCCCAGACTCCTG

ATATATGGGGCCAGCAGCCGGGCCACTGGCATTCCGGACAG

GTTTAGTGGATCAGGCTCTGGCACTGATTTTACACTGACGAT

TTCAAGGTTGGAACCCGAAGACTTCGCAGTGTACTATTGTCA

GCAGTATGGGTCTAGCCCGTGGACTTTCGGGCAAGGCACCA

AGGTGGAAATCAAGGCAGCTGCTGGAGGTGGGGGAAGTGGC

GGTGGTGGCTCAGGCGGCGGGGGGAGCCTCGAGGACGGTAA

TGAAGAGATGGGGGGCATTACACAAACCCCGTACAAGGTCT

CTATCAGTGGGACGACTGTGATTCTGACATGCCCACAGTATC

CAGGTTCAGAAATCCTGTGGCAGCATAATGACAAGAACATC

GGTGGGGATGAGGATGATAAGAATATCGGAAGCGACGAAG

ACCACCTGTCTCTCAAAGAGTTTAGCGAGCTGGAGCAGAGT

GGGTATTATGTCTGCTATCCTAGAGGTAGCAAGCCAGAGGA

CGCAAACTTTTACCTTTACCTCAGAGCCAGGGTCTGCGAGAA

CTGCATGGAAATGGACGTGATGAGTGTTGCAACTATAGTGA

TAGTTGACATTTGCATCACCGGGGGTCTGCTCCTGCTGGTTT

ACTATTGGAGCAAGAACCGCAAGGCTAAAGCCAAGCCAGTA

ACACGGGGCGCAGGCGCGGGAGGCAGGCAGCGAGGGCAGA

ATAAGGAGCGCCCCCCACCCGTCCCGAATCCGGATTACGAA

CCCATTCGGAAAGGCCAGAGGGACTTGTACTCAGGGCTCAA

CCAAAGACGGATCGAGGGGCGAGGATCCTTGCTGACATGTG

GTGACGTGGAGGAGAATCCTGGTCCTTCTCGCgccgccaccATGG

TGTCTAAAGGCGAAGAGCTGTTCACCGGTGTGGTGCCGATTC

TTGTAGAGCTGGATGGAGATGTTAATGGTCACAAGTTTTCAG

TGTCTGGGGAGGGCGAAGGCGACGCGACCTATGGTAAACTC

ACGCTTAAGTTTATCTGCACCACAGGGAAGCTCCCTGTTCCA

TGGCCAACCCTTGTGACAACACTTACTTACGGCGTGCAGTGT

TTCAGCAGGTATCCTGACCATATGAAGCAGCACGATTTCTTC

AAGTCTGCAATGCCCGAGGGGTACGTACAAGAGCGGACAAT

TTTCTTCAAGGACGACGGAAATTACAAAACTAGGGCAGAGG

TTAAGTTCGAAGGGGATACACTTGTTAATAGGATCGAACTG

AAAGGCATTGATTTCAAGGAGGATGGAAACATACTCGGGCA

CAAACTGGAATATAACTACAATTCACATAATGTGTATATCAT

GGCTGATAAGCAGAAAAACGGTATCAAAGTGAACTTTAAGA

TCCGGCATAACATTGAAGACGGTAGCGTGCAGCTCGCTGAC

CACTACCAGCAGAACACTCCAATCGGGGACGGGCCGGTCCT

CCTGCCCGACAACCACTACCTCAGCACCCAGAGCGCACTTA

GCAAAGACCCAAACGAGAAGAGAGACCATATGGTGCTGCTG

GAGTTCGTTACCGCAGCCGGAATCACCTTGGGCATGGACGA

GCTCTATAAATGAgaattcgaacggatatcgagcatcttaccgccatttatacccatatttg

ttctgtttttcttgatttgggtatacatttaaatgttaataaaacaaaatggtggggcaatcatttacattttta

gggatatgtaattactagttcaggtgtattgccacaagacaaacatgttaagaaactttcccgttatttac

gctctgttcctgttaatcaacctctggattacaaaatttgtgaaagattgactgatattcttaactatgttgct

ccttttacgctgtgtggatatgctgctttatagcctctgtatctagctattgcttcccgtacggctttcgtttt

ctcctccttgtataaatcctggttgctgtctcttttagaggagttgtggcccgttgtccgtcaacgtggcgt

ggtgtgctctgtgtttgctgacgcaacccccactggctggggcattgccaccacctgtcaactcctttct

gggactttcgctttccccctcccgatcgccacggcagaactcatcgccgcctgccttgcccgctgctg

gacaggggctaggttgctgggcactgataattccgtggtgttgtcagtactggtacctttaagaccaat

gacttacaaggcagctgtagatcttagccactttttaaaagaaaaggggggactggaagggctaattc

actcccaaagaagacaagatctgctttttgcctgtactgggtctctctggttagaccagatctgagcctg

ggagctctctggctaactagggaacccactgcttaagcctcaataaagcttgccttgagtgcttcaatg

atcataatcaagccatatcacatctgtagaggtttacttgctttaaaaaacctccacacctccccctgaa

cctgaaacataaaatgaatgcaattgttgttgttaacttgtttattgcagcttataatggttacaaataaag

caatagcatcacaaatttcacaaataaagcatttttttcactgcattctagttgtggtttgtccaaactcatc

aatgtatcttatcatgtctggatctgcgtcgacACGAAGAGACGACTGACTGACT

GACTGGAAAGAGGAAGGGCTGGAAGAGGAAGGAGCTTGAT

CCAGATCCCGATCTCGATCCAGATCCGGATCGCAGCTTGGCG

TAATCATGGTCATAGCTGTTTCCTGTGTGAAATTGTTATCCG

CTCACAATTCCACACAACATACGAGCCGGAAGCATAAAGTG

TAAAGCCTGGGGTGCCTAATGAGTGAGCTAACTCACATTAAT

TGCGTTGCGCTCACTGCCCGCTTTCCAGTCGGGAAACCTGTC

GTGCCAGCTGCATTAATGAATCGGCCAACGCGCGGGGAGAG

GCGGTTTGCGTATTGGGCGCTCTTCCGCTTCCTCGCTCACTG

ACTCGCTGCGCTCGGTCGTTCGGCTGCGGCGAGCGGTATCAG

CTCACTCAAAGGCGGTAATACGGTTATCCACAGAATCAGGG

GATAACGCAGGAAAGAACATGTGAGCAAAAGGCCAGCAAA

AGGCCAGGAACCGTAAAAAGGCCGCGTTGCTGGCGTTTTTC

CATAGGCTCCGCCCCCCTGACGAGCATCACAAAAATCGACG

CTCAAGTCAGAGGTGGCGAAACCCGACAGGACTATAAAGAT

ACCAGGCGTTTCCCCCTGGAAGCTCCCTCGTGCGCTCTCCTG

TTCCGACCCTGCCGCTTACCGGATACCTGTCCGCCTTTCTCCC

TTCGGGAAGCGTGGCGCTTTCTCATAGCTCACGCTGTAGGTA

TCTCAGTTCGGTGTAGGTCGTTCGCTCCAAGCTGGGCTGTGT

GCACGAACCCCCCGTTCAGCCCGACCGCTGCGCCTTATCCGG

TAACTATCGTCTTGAGTCCAACCCGGTAAGACACGACTTATC

GCCACTGGCAGCAGCCACTGGTAACAGGATTAGCAGAGCGA

GGTATGTAGGCGGTGCTACAGAGTTCTTGAAGTGGTGGCCTA

ACTACGGCTACACTAGAAGAACAGTATTTGGTATCTGCGCTC

TGCTGAAGCCAGTTACCTTCGGAAAAAGAGTTGGTAGCTCTT

GATCCGGCAAACAAACCACCGCTGGTAGCGGTGGTTTTTTTG

TTTGCAAGCAGCAGATTACGCGCAGAAAAAAAGGATCTCAA

GAAGATCCTTTGATCTTTTCTACGGGGTCTGACGCTCAGTGG

AACGAAAACTCACGTTAAGGGATTTTGGTCATGAGATTATCA

AAAAGGATCTTCACCTAGATCCTTTTAAATTAAAAATGAAGT

TTTAAATCAATCTAAAGTATATATGAGTAAACTTGGTCTGAC

AGTTACCAATGCTTAATCAGTGAGGCACCTATCTCAGCGATC

TGTCTATTTCGTTCATCCATAGTTGCCTGACTCCCCGTCGTGT

AGATAACTACGATACGGGAGGGCTTACCATCTGGCCCCAGT

GCTGCAATGATACCGCAGCTTGGGAAACCATAAGAGCTGAA

GCCAGTTACCTTCGGAAAAAGAGTTGGTAGCTCTTGATCCGG

CAAACAAACCACCGCTGGTAGCGGTGGTTTTTTTGTTTGCAA

GCAGCAGATTACGCGCAGAAAAAAAGGATCTCAAGAAGATC

CTTTGATCTTTTCTACGGGGTCTGACGCTCAGTGGAACGAAA

ACTCACGTTAAGGGATTTTGGTCATGAGCTTGCGCCGTCCCG

TCAAGTCAGCGTAATGCTCTGCCAGTGTTACAA

79
pLRPO_anti-
CCAATTAACCAATTCTGAttagaaaaactcatcgagcatcaaatgaaactgcaattta

ROR1 3-6
ttcacatcaggattatcaataccatatttttgaaaaagccgtttctgtaatgaaggagaaaactcaccga

CD3e T2A
ggcagttccataggatggcaagatcctggtatcggtctgcgattccgactcgtccaacatcaatacaa

eGFP
cctattaatttcccctcgtcaaaaataaggttatcaagtgagaaatcaccatgagtgacgactgaatcc

ggtgagaatggcaaaagtttatgcatttctttccagacttgttcaacaggccagccattacgctcgtcat

caaaatcactcgcatcaaccaaaccgttattcattcgtgattgcgcctgagcaagacgaaatacgcga

tcgctgttaaaaggacaattacaaacaggaatcgaatgcaaccggcgcaggaacactgccagcgca

tcaacaatattttcacctgaatcaggatattcttctaatacctggaatgctgtttttccggggatcgcagtg

gtgagtaaccatgcatcatcaggagtacggataaaatgatgatggtcggaagaggcataaattccgt

cagccagtttagtctgaccatctcatctgtaacatcattggcaacgctacctttgccatgtttcagaaaca

actctggcgcatcgggcttcccatacaagcgatagattgtcgcacctgattgcccgacattatcgcga

gcccatttatacccatataaatcagcatccatgttggaatttaatcgcggcctcgacgtttcccgttgaat

atggctcatAACACCCCTTGTATTACTGTTTATGTAAGCAGACAGT

TTTATTGTTCATGATGATATATTTTTATCTTGTGCAATGTAAC

ATCAGAGATTTTGAGACACAACGTGGCTTTCCCCCCCCCCCC

CATGACATTAACCTATAAAAATAGGCGTATCACGAGGCCAG

CTTGGGAAACCATAAGACCGAGATAGAGTTGAGTGTTGTTC

CAGTTTGGAACAAGAGTCCACTATTAAAGAACGTGGACTCC

AACGTCAAAGGGCGAAAAACCGTCTATCAGGGCGATGGCCC

ACTACGTGAACCATCACCCAAATCAAGTTTTTTGGGGTCGAG

GTGCCGTAAAGCACTAAATCGGAACCCTAAAGGGAGCCCCC

GATTTAGAGCTTGACGGGGAAAGCCGGCGAACGTGGCGAGA

AAGGAAGGGAAGAAAGCGAAAGGAGCGGGCGCTAAGGCGC

TGGCAAGTGTAGCGGTCACGCTGCGCGTAACCACCACACCC

GCCGCGCTTAATGCGCCGCTACAGGGCGCGTACTATGGTTGC

TTTGACGTATGCGGTGTGAAATACCGCACAGATGCGTAAGG

AGAAAATACCGCATCAGGCGccattcgccattcaggctgcgcaactgttgggaag

ggcgatcggtgcgggcctcttcgctattacgccaGCTGGCGAAAGGGGGATGTG

CTGCAAGGCGATTAAGTTGGGTAACGCCAGGGTTTTCCCAGT

CACGACGTTGTAAAACGACGGCCAGTGAATTGATCGAGATC

GTGATCCGGATCAAGATCCAGATCGAATTGGAGGCTACAGT

CAGTGGAGAGGACTTTCACTGACTGACTGACTGCGTCTCAAC

CTcctaggggacattgattattgactagttattaatagtaatcaattacggggtcattagttcatagccc

atatatggagttccgcgttacataacttacggtaaatggcccgcctggctgaccgcccaacgaccccc

gcccattgacgtcaataatgacgtatgttcccatagtaacgccaatagggactttccattgacgtcaatg

ggtggagtatttacggtaaactgcccacttggcagtacatcaagtgtatcatatgccaagtacgccccc

tattgacgtcaatgacggtaaatggcccgcctggcattatgcccagtacatgaccttatgggactttcct

acttggcagtacatctacgtattagtcatcgctattaccatggtgatgcggttttggcagtacatcaatgg

gcgtggatagcggtttgactcacggggatttccaagtctccaccccattgacgtcaatgggagtttgttt

tggcaccaaaatcaacgggactttccaaaatgtcgtaacaactccgccccattgacgcaaatgggcg

gtaggcgtgtacggtgggaggtctatataagcagagctcgtttagtgaaccgggtctctctggttaga

ccagatctgagcctgggagctctctggctaactagggaacccactgcttaagcctcaataaagcttgc

cttgagtgctcaaagtagtgtgtgcccgtctgttgtgtgactctggtaactagagatccctcagacccttt

tagtcagtgtggaaaatctctagcagtggcgcccgaacagggacttgaaagcgaaagtaaagccag

aggagatctctcgacgcaggactcggcttgctgaagcgcgcacggcaagaggcgaggggcggc

gactggtgagtacgccaaaaattttgactagcggaggctagaaggagagagtagggtgcgagagc

gtcggtattaagcgggggagaattagataaatgggaaaaaattcggttaaggccagggggaaagaa

acaatataaactaaaacatatagttagggcaagcagggagctagaacgattcgcagttaatcctggcc

ttttagagacatcagaaggctgtagacaaatactgggacagctacaaccatcccttcagacaggatca

gaagaacttagatcattatataatacaatagcagtcctctattgtgtgcatcaaaggatagatgtaaaag

acaccaaggaagccttagataagatagaggaagagcaaaacaaaagtaagaaaaaggcacagca

agcgatcttcagacctggaggaggcaggaggcgatatgagggacaattggagaagtgaattatata

aatataaagtagtaaaaattgaaccattaggagtagcacccaccaaggcaaagagaagagtggtgc

agagagaaaaaagagcagtgggaataggagctttgttccttgggttcttgggagcagcaggaagca

ctatgggcgcagcgtcaatgacgctgacggtacaggccagacaattattgtctgatatagtgcagca

gcagaacaatttgctgagggctattgaggcgcaacagcatctgttgcaactcacagtctggggcatc

aaacagctccaggcaagaatcctggctgtggaaagatacctaaaggatcaacagctcctggggattt

ggggttgctctggaaaactcatttgcaccactgctgtgccttggaatgctagttggagtaataaatctct

ggaacagatttggaataacatgacctggatggagtgggacagagaaattaacaattacacaagctta

atacactccttaattgaagaatcgcaaaaccagcaagaaaagaatgaacaagaattattggaattaga

taaatgggcaagtttgtggaattggtttaacataacaaattggctgtggtatataaaattattcataatgat

agtaggaggcttggtaggtttaagaatagtttttgctgtactttctatagtgaatagagttaggcagggat

attcaccattatcgtttcagacccacctcccaatcccgaggggaccacgcgtacaaatggcagtattc

atccacaattttaaaagaaaaggggggattggggggtacagtgcaggggaaagaatagtagacata

atagcaacagacatacaaactaaagaattacaaaaacaaattacaaaaattcaaaattttcgggtttatt

acagggacagcagaaatccactttggaaagctgagcatccggctccggtgcccgtcagtgggcag

agcgcacatcgcccacagtccccgagaagttggggggaggggtcggcaattgaaccggtgcctag

agaaggtggcgcggggtaaactgggaaagtgatgtcgtgtactggctccgcctttttcccgagggtg

ggggagaaccgtatataagtgcagtagtcgccgtgaacgttctttttcgcaacgggtttgccgccaga

acacaggtaagtgccgtgtgtggttcccgcgggcctggcctctttacgggttatggcccttgcgtgcc

ttgaattacttccacgcccctggctgcagtacgtgattatgatcccgagatcgggttggaagtgggt

gggagagttcgaggccttgcgcttaaggagcccatcgcctcgtgatgagttgaggcctggcctgg

gcgctggggccgccgcgtgcgaatctggtggcaccttcgcgcctgtctcgctgctttcgataagtctc

tagccatttaaaatttttgatgacctgctgcgacgctttttttctggcaagatagtcttgtaaatgcgggcc

aagatctgcacactggtatttcggtttttggggccgcgggcggcgacggggcccgtgcgtcccagc

gcacatgttcggcgaggcggggcctgcgagcgcggccaccgagaatcggacgggggtagtctca

agctggccggcctgctctggtgcctggcctcgcgccgccgtgtatcgccccgccctgggcggcaa

ggctggcccggtcggcaccagttgcgtgagcggaaagatggccgcttcccggccctgctgcaggg

agctcaaaatggaggacgcggcgctcgggagagcgggcgggtgagtcacccacacaaaggaaa

agggcctttccgtcctcagccgtcgcttcatgtgactccacggagtaccgggcgccgtccaggcacc

tcgattagttctcgagatttggagtacgtcgtctttaggttggggggaggggttttatgcgatggagttt

ccccacactgagtgggtggagactgaagttaggccagcttggcacttgatgtaattctccttggaattt

gccattttgagtttggatcttggttcattctcaagcctcagacagtggttcaaagtttttttcttccatttca

ggtgtcgtgaaaactacccctctagagccgccaccATGCTTCTCCTTGTTACATC

ACTGTTGCTTTGTGAACTGCCCCACCCCGCGTTTCTTTTGATC

CCTCAGTCAGCTCTGACCCAACCTGCCTCCGTCTCTGGGAGT

CCAGGCCAGAGTATCACAATTTCTTGTACAGGCACCTCATCT

GATGTCGGCGGTTACAATTACGTTAGTTGGTATCAGCAACAT

CCAGGTAAGGCTCCAAAGGTGATGATCTATGACGTCTCAAA

TAGACCCTCTGGCGTCAGCGACAGGTTTAGTGGTAGCAAATC

CGGGAACACAGCTTCACTTACAATTAGCGGCCTCCAAGTAG

AAGACGAAGCTGACTATTACTGCTCTAGTTATTCAACGTCAA

TTACCCCTGTGTTTGGTGGCGGTACAAAACTCACAGTGCTTG

GCGGAGGCGGGTCTGGAGGTGGAGGTTCTGGAGGCGGAGGT

TCCCAAGTGCAACTTGTGCAATCAGGAGCTGAAGTCAAAAA

GCCGGGAGAATCCCTGAAAATAAGCTGCGAAGCAAGTGGTT

ACTCTTTTACTTCTTACTGGATTGGATGGGTTCGGCAGATGC

CCGGAAAGGGACTCGAGTGGATGGGAATTATTTACCCTGGA

GACAGCGACACAAGATACAGCCCTTCATTCCAGGGGCAGGT

GACCATTTCTGCTGACAAATCAATCAGTACAGCCTATCTGCA

ATGGAGTTCCCTCAAAGCCAGTGACACTGCTATGTATTACTG

CGCGCGACTGGAACTGGGATACTACTACTACGGAATGGACG

TATGGGGACAGGGAACCACCGTTACTGTTAGTAGCGCCGCC

GCTGGAGGGGGAGGATCCGGAGGAGGGGGGAGCGGAGGAG

GAGGATCATTGGAGGATGGAAATGAAGAGATGGGCGGCATC

ACTCAGACACCGTACAAAGTGAGTATTTCTGGAACCACCGTC

ATTTTGACTTGTCCTCAGTACCCAGGAAGCGAGATTCTGTGG

CAGCATAACGACAAGAACATCGGGGGCGACGAGGACGATA

AAAATATAGGGTCTGACGAGGACCACCTTAGCCTTAAGGAG

TTTAGCGAGCTGGAACAGTCCGGATACTATGTATGCTATCCA

CGCGGCAGCAAACCCGAGGATGCTAACTTTTACTTGTACTTG

AGGGCGCGCGTTTGTGAGAACTGCATGGAGATGGATGTTAT

GTCCGTAGCTACCATTGTTATCGTCGACATTTGTATTACCGG

TGGATTGCTGCTGTTGGTCTACTATTGGTCCAAAAATCGGAA

AGCCAAGGCCAAACCCGTAACGAGAGGTGCCGGCGCTGGAG

GAAGACAGAGGGGCCAGAATAAAGAGAGGCCGCCGCCAGT

TCCCAATCCTGATTATGAACCCATTCGAAAAGGGCAGAGGG

ACCTCTATTCCGGGCTCAACCAGAGGAGGATCGAAGGAAGG

GGATCCTTGCTTACCTGTGGCGACGTAGAAGAGAATCCAGG

CCCCTCAAGGgccgccaccATGGTGTCAAAGGGCGAAGAGTTGT

TTACTGGAGTCGTACCCATCCTGGTGGAATTGGACGGGGAC

GTGAACGGCCACAAGTTCTCTGTGTCTGGAGAAGGCGAGGG

CGACGCTACTTATGGAAAACTGACTCTGAAATTTATTTGCAC

TACAGGAAAACTGCCTGTCCCATGGCCCACGCTGGTTACAAC

CCTCACATATGGTGTTCAATGTTTCTCTCGCTACCCCGACCA

CATGAAGCAGCATGACTTTTTCAAGTCCGCGATGCCCGAAG

GGTACGTTCAAGAACGCACTATATTTTTCAAGGATGATGGCA

ACTACAAGACAAGAGCTGAGGTGAAATTCGAAGGTGATACA

CTTGTAAACAGAATCGAACTCAAGGGAATCGACTTCAAGGA

AGACGGAAATATCCTCGGGCACAAACTGGAATATAACTACA

ATAGCCACAACGTATATATCATGGCCGACAAACAGAAGAAT

GGGATCAAGGTAAATTTTAAGATAAGACACAATATAGAAGA

CGGATCTGTGCAATTGGCCGACCATTATCAGCAGAATACCCC

CATTGGAGATGGCCCAGTGCTCCTTCCAGACAATCACTACCT

TTCAACACAGTCCGCGTTGTCTAAAGACCCCAATGAGAAGA

GGGACCACATGGTGTTGCTCGAATTTGTTACTGCCGCTGGGA

TCACTCTGGGCATGGATGAGTTGTATAAATGAgaattcgaacggatat

cgagcatcttaccgccatttatacccatatttgttctgtttttcttgatttgggtatacatttaaatgttaataa

aacaaaatggtggggcaatcatttacatttttagggatatgtaattactagttcaggtgtattgccacaag

acaaacatgttaagaaactttcccgttatttacgctctgttcctgttaatcaacctctggattacaaaatttg

tgaaagattgactgatattcttaactatgttgctccttttacgctgtgtggatatgctgctttatagcctctgt

atctagctattgatcccgtacggctttcgttttctcctccttgtataaatcctggttgctgtctcttttagag

gagttgtggcccgttgtccgtcaacgtggcgtggtgtgctctgtgtttgctgacgcaacccccactgg

ctggggcattgccaccacctgtcaactcctttctgggactttcgctttccccctcccgatcgccacggc

agaactcatcgccgcctgccttgcccgctgctggacaggggctaggttgctgggcactgataattcc

gtggtgttgtcagtactggtacctttaagaccaatgacttacaaggcagctgtagatcttagccacttttt

aaaagaaaaggggggactggaagggctaattcactcccaaagaagacaagatctgctttttgcctgt

actgggtctctctggttagaccagatctgagcctgggagctctctggctaactagggaacccactgctt

aagcctcaataaagcttgccttgagtgcttcaatgatcataatcaagccatatcacatctgtagaggttta

cttgattaaaaaacctccacacctccccctgaacctgaaacataaaatgaatgcaattgttgttgttaac

ttgtttattgcagcttataatggttacaaataaagcaatagcatcacaaatttcacaaataaagcattttttt

cactgcattctagttgtggtttgtccaaactcatcaatgtatcttatcatgtaggatctgcgtcgacAC

GAAGAGACGACTGACTGACTGACTGGAAAGAGGAAGGGCT

GGAAGAGGAAGGAGCTTGATCCAGATCCCGATCTCGATCCA

GATCCGGATCGCAGCTTGGCGTAATCATGGTCATAGCTGTTT

CCTGTGTGAAATTGTTATCCGCTCACAATTCCACACAACATA

CGAGCCGGAAGCATAAAGTGTAAAGCCTGGGGTGCCTAATG

AGTGAGCTAACTCACATTAATTGCGTTGCGCTCACTGCCCGC

TTTCCAGTCGGGAAACCTGTCGTGCCAGCTGCATTAATGAAT

CGGCCAACGCGCGGGGAGAGGCGGTTTGCGTATTGGGCGCT

CTTCCGCTTCCTCGCTCACTGACTCGCTGCGCTCGGTCGTTCG

GCTGCGGCGAGCGGTATCAGCTCACTCAAAGGCGGTAATAC

GGTTATCCACAGAATCAGGGGATAACGCAGGAAAGAACATG

TGAGCAAAAGGCCAGCAAAAGGCCAGGAACCGTAAAAAGG

CCGCGTTGCTGGCGTTTTTCCATAGGCTCCGCCCCCCTGACG

AGCATCACAAAAATCGACGCTCAAGTCAGAGGTGGCGAAAC

CCGACAGGACTATAAAGATACCAGGCGTTTCCCCCTGGAAG

CTCCCTCGTGCGCTCTCCTGTTCCGACCCTGCCGCTTACCGG

ATACCTGTCCGCCTTTCTCCCTTCGGGAAGCGTGGCGCTTTCT

CATAGCTCACGCTGTAGGTATCTCAGTTCGGTGTAGGTCGTT

CGCTCCAAGCTGGGCTGTGTGCACGAACCCCCCGTTCAGCCC

GACCGCTGCGCCTTATCCGGTAACTATCGTCTTGAGTCCAAC

CCGGTAAGACACGACTTATCGCCACTGGCAGCAGCCACTGG

TAACAGGATTAGCAGAGCGAGGTATGTAGGCGGTGCTACAG

AGTTCTTGAAGTGGTGGCCTAACTACGGCTACACTAGAAGA

ACAGTATTTGGTATCTGCGCTCTGCTGAAGCCAGTTACCTTC

GGAAAAAGAGTTGGTAGCTCTTGATCCGGCAAACAAACCAC

CGCTGGTAGCGGTGGTTTTTTTGTTTGCAAGCAGCAGATTAC

GCGCAGAAAAAAAGGATCTCAAGAAGATCCTTTGATCTTTTC

TACGGGGTCTGACGCTCAGTGGAACGAAAACTCACGTTAAG

GGATTTTGGTCATGAGATTATCAAAAAGGATCTTCACCTAGA

TCCTTTTAAATTAAAAATGAAGTTTTAAATCAATCTAAAGTA

TATATGAGTAAACTTGGTCTGACAGTTACCAATGCTTAATCA

GTGAGGCACCTATCTCAGCGATCTGTCTATTTCGTTCATCCA

TAGTTGCCTGACTCCCCGTCGTGTAGATAACTACGATACGGG

AGGGCTTACCATCTGGCCCCAGTGCTGCAATGATACCGCAGC

TTGGGAAACCATAAGAGCTGAAGCCAGTTACCTTCGGAAAA

AGAGTTGGTAGCTCTTGATCCGGCAAACAAACCACCGCTGG

TAGCGGTGGTTTTTTTGTTTGCAAGCAGCAGATTACGCGCAG

AAAAAAAGGATCTCAAGAAGATCCTTTGATCTTTTCTACGGG

GTCTGACGCTCAGTGGAACGAAAACTCACGTTAAGGGATTTT

GGTCATGAGCTTGCGCCGTCCCGTCAAGTCAGCGTAATGCTC

TGCCAGTGTTACAA

80
ROR1 sdAb1
GAGGTGCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGCCTTGGTGCAGGC

(DNA)
TGGGGGATCTCTGAGACTCTCCTGTGAAGCCTCTGGAAGCAG

CTTCAGCCTCTATACCATGGCCTGGTACCGCCAGACTCCAGG

AAAGCAGCGGGAGTTGGTCGCAACGATTACTAGTGGTTACC

ACACAAACTATGCCGACTCCGCGAAGGACCGATTCACCATTT

CTAGAGACAACGCCAAGAACACGGCCTATCTGCAATTGAAC

AGCCTGAAACCTGAGGACACAGCCGTCTATTACTGTGCAGC

GAAGAGGGTTTGGAGCGCAGAGTATAACTACTGGGGCCAGG

GGACCCTGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

81
ROR1 sdAb4
GAGGTGCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGATTGGTGCAGGC

(DNA)
TGGGGGCTCTCTGAAACTCTCCTGTGCAACCTCTGGAGGCAC

CTTCAGTAGCTATCGTGTAGGCTGGTTCCGCCAGGCTCCAGG

GAAGCCGCGTGAGACTGTAGCCACTATTAGTAGGAATGGTG

GAGGCACACACTATGCGGACTCCGTGAAGGGTCGATTCACC

ATCTCCAGAGACAACGCCAAGAACATGGCGTATCTACAAAT

GAACGGCCTGAAACCTGAGGACACGGCCATTTATTACTGTG

CAGCAGATTCCCTCTTCTGGCCTGGCCCAGGCCATTATGACA

ACTTGGGCCAGGGGACCCAGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

82
ROR1 sdAb5
GATGTGCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGATTGGTGCAGGC

(DNA)
TGGGGGCTCTCTGAGACTCTCCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGACGCTC

CTTCAATAGCTATACCTTGGGCTGGTTCCGCCAGGCTCCAGG

AAAGGAGCGTGAGTTTGTAGCTTATGCCATTTACTATCCAGA

CTCTGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACCATCGTCAGAGACAACGCCA

GGAACACGGTGTATCTGCAAATGAATAGCCTCAAATCTGAG

GATACGGCCATTTATTACTGTGCAGCAGCGGACATACGTACT

AGGCGCTCTAGTACCTGGTACAGGGAGACGATGGAGTATGA

CTACTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCTGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

83
ROR1
GATGTTCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGATTGGTGCAGGC

sdAb10
TGGGGGGTCTCTGAGACTCTCCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGAAGCAT

(DNA)
CTTCGCAGTCGATGCCATGGGCTGGTACCGCCAGGCTCCAGG

GAAGCAGCGCGAGTTGGTCGCACGTATTAGTCGTACTAATTT

GGGAGCAAGCTATTTAGACTCCGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACCA

TCTCCAGAGACACCGGCAAGAACACGGTGTATCTGCAAATG

GTCAGCCTGGAACCTGAGGACACAGCCGTTTATTACTGTGCA

GCAGCGACAAGACCGACCCTCGCGCTCGTGGACTACTGGGG

CCAGGGGACCCAGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

84
ROR1
GATGTCCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGCTTGGTGCAGCC

sdAb11
TGGGGGGTCTCTGAGACTCTCCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGATTCAC

(DNA)
TTCGGATTATTATGTCATAGGCTGGTTCCGCCAGGCCCCAGG

GAAGGAGCGCGAGGGGGTATCATGTATTAGTAGTAGGTATG

CGAACACAAACTATGCAGACTCCGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACC

CAGTCCAGAGGTGCTGCTAAGAACACGGTGTATCTGCAAAT

GAACGCCCTGAAACCTGAGGACACGGCCGTTTATTACTGCG

CGGCAGATACGAGGCGGTATACATGCCCGGATATAGCGACT

ATGGAGAGGAACTTTGATTCCTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCAGGT

CACCGTCTCCTCA

85
ROR1
GATGTGCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGATTGGTGCAGGC

sdAb12
TGGGGACTCTCTGAGACTCTCCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGACGCAC

(DNA)
CTTCAGTAGCTATGCCATGGCCTGGTTCCGCCAGGCTCCAGG

GAAGGAGCGTGAGTTAGTAGCAGCTTTGAGCAGTAGTGGTG

CTAGCACATCGTATCCAGACTCCGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACCA

TCTCCAGAGACAACGCCAAGAACACGGTGTATCTGCAAATG

AACAGCCTGAAACCTGAGGACACGGCCGTTTATTACTGTGC

AGCGAGACTTTATACCTACGGGTTGACAGAAAGAGCGTATG

ACTACTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCAGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

86
ROR1
GATGTCCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGATTGGTGCAGGC

sdAb13
TGGGGACTCTCTGAGGCTCTCCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGACGCAC

(DNA)
CTTCAGAGACTATGCCATGGCCTGGTTCCGCCAGGCTCCAGG

GAAGGAGCGTGGGATTGTAGCAGCTTTGAGCAAGAGTGGTG

GTAGTACATCGTATCTAGACTCCGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACCA

TCTCCAGAGACAACGCCAAGAACACGGTGTATCTGCAAATG

AACAGCCTGAAACCTGAGGACACGGCCGTTTATTACTGTGC

AGCGAGATTGTATACCTACGGGTTGACAGAAAGGGCGTATG

ACTACTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCAGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

87
ROR1
GAGGTGCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGATTGGTGCAGGC

sdAb14
TGGGGGCTCTCTGAGACTCTCCTGTGCAGCCTCTACGGACAC

(DNA)
CTTCACTGGCTATACCATGGGCTGGTTCCGCCAGACTCCAGG

GAAGGAGCGACAATTTGTAGCGTCCATGAGCTGGAATGGTG

GTTTCATAAAGTATGCAGACTCTGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACCA

TCTCCAGGGACAACGCCGAGAACATGGTGTATCTTGAAATG

AACAACCTGAAATCTGAGGACACGGCCGTTTATTCCTGTGCA

GCAGACAACATCTATTGGACTGCGTCCGAGCGCCCCGGAGA

CTATAACTACTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCAGGTCACCGTCTCCTC

A

88
ROR1
GAGGTCCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGCTTGGTGCAGCC

sdAb19
TGGGGGGTCTCTGAGACTCTCCTGCACTGCCTCTGGAACCAT

(DNA)
GTCCACCATCAACGCCATGGCCTGGTACCGCCAGGCTCCAG

AGAAGCAGCGCGAGTTGGTCGCTCGCATTTGGAATGATGGA

GAGACTAACTATGCAGACTCCGTGAGGGGCCGATTCGCCGT

CTCTAGAGACAACGCAAAGAACACGGTGTATCTGCAAATGA

ACAGCCTGAAACCTGAGGACACGGCCGTCTATTACTGTAAT

GCGTATATACCTACTACTCAGCGTATGAATAAAATAGCTAGT

TATTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCTGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

89
ROR1
GAGGTGCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGATTGGTGCAGGC

sdAb20
TGGGGACTCTCTGAGGGTCTCCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGACGCAC

(DNA)
CTTCAGTAGCTATGCCATGGCCTGGTTCCGCCAGGCTCCAGG

GAAGGAGCGTGAGTTTGTAGCAGCTTTGAGCAGTAGTGGTG

TTAGCACATCGTATTCAGACTCCGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACCA

TCTCCAGAGACACGGCCAAGAACACGGTGTATCTGCAAATG

AACAGCCTGAAACCCGAGGACACGGCCGTTTATTACTGTGC

AGCGAGACTATATACCTACGGGTTGACAGAAAGGGCGTATG

ACTACTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCAGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

90
ROR1
GAGGTGCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGCTTGGTGCAGCC

sdAb22
TGGGGGGTCTCTGAGACTCTCCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGAAGCTT

(DNA)
CCTCGACATCAATGCCATGGGCTGGTACCGCCAGGCTCCAG

GAAAGCAGCGCGAGTTGGTCGCAATGATGCCTAGTGGTGGC

CGCACAAACTATCATGACTCCGTTGAGGGCCGATTCACCATC

TCCAGAGACAACGCCAAGAACACAGTGTATCTGCAAATGGA

CAGCCTGAAACCTGAGGACACGGCCGTCTATTACTGTGTTGC

AGATGCGACCCGGTACTCCGGTTTCCGTACTAACTTCTGGGG

CCGGGGAACCCAGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

91
ROR1
GAGGTGCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGCACGGTGCAGGC

sdAb26
TGGGGGGTCTCTGCGACTCTCCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGCGGTAT

(DNA)
CTTCAGCATCTATGTCATGGGCTGGCATCGCCAGGCTCCAGG

GAAGCAGCGCGAATTGGTCGCAGCTATTACTCCTGGTTTTAA

CACAAACTATGCAGACCCCGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACCATCT

CAAGAGACAACGCCAAGAGCACGGTGTACCTGGAAATGAAC

AGCCTCGAACCTGAGGATACGGCCGTTTATTACTGTTCAGCT

AAACGAATCTATGAGTACGAGTACTATTATTGGGGCCAGGG

GACCCAGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

92
ROR1
GATGTTCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGATTGGTGCAGGC

sdAb27
TGGGGACTCTCTGAGACTCTCCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGACGCAC

(DNA)
CTTCAGTGAATATGCCATGGCCTGGTTCCGCCAGGCTCCAGG

GAAGGAGCGTGAGTTTGTAGCAGCTATGAGCAAGAGTGGTG

CTAGCACATCGTATAGTGACTCCGTAAAGGGCCGATTCACCA

TCTCCAGAGCCAACGCCAAGAACACGGTGTATCTCGAAATG

AACAGCCTGAAACCTGAGGACACGGCCGGTTACTACTGTGC

AGCGAGACTATACACCTACGGGTTGACAGAAAGGGCGTATG

ACTACTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCAGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

93
ROR1
GATGTGCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGATTGGTGCAGGC

sdAb29
TGGGGACTCTCTGAGACTCTCCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGACGCAC

(DNA)
CTTCAGTGACTATGCCATGGCCTGGTTCCGCCAGGGTCCAGG

GAAGGAGCGTGAGCTTGTAGCAGCTTTGAGCAAGAGTGGTG

CTAGCACATCGTATGCAGACTCCGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACC

ATCTCCAGAGACAACGCCAAGAACACGGTGTATCTGCATAT

GAACAGCCTGAAACCTGAGGACACGGCCATTTATTACTGTG

CAGCGAGACTTTATACCTACGGGTTGACAGAAAGGGCGTAT

GACTACTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCAGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

94
ROR1
GATGTGCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGATTGGTGCAGGC

sdAb30
TGGGGGCTCTCTGAGCCTCTCCTGTGCATCCTCTGGACGCAC

(DNA)
CTCCAGTATCTATGGCATGGGCTGGTTCCGCCAGGCTCCAGG

GAAGGAGCGTGAGTTTGTAGCGGCTATTAGGTGGAGTGATA

GTAACACAAACTATGCAGACTCCGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACC

ATCTCCGGAGACAACGCCAAGAACGCGGTGCATCTGCAAAT

GCACAGCCTGAAACCTGAGGACACGGCCGTTTATTACTGTGC

AGCCAAAGGGACCCCTTATTATTATACCGACTTCCGGACGTA

TCCGTACTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCTGGTCACCGTCTCCTCA

95
ROR1
GATGTCCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGCTTGGTGCAGCC

sdAb31
TGGGGGGTCTCTGAGACTCACCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGATTCAC

(DNA)
TTCGGATTATTATGTCATAGGCTGGTTCCGCCAGGCCCCAGG

GAAGGAGCGCGAGGGGGTATCATGTATTAGTAGTAGGTATG

CGAACACAAACTATGCAGACTCCGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACC

CAGTCCAGAGGTGCTGCTAAGAACACGGTGTATCTGCAAAT

GAACGCCCTGAAACCTGGGGACACGGCCGTTTATTACTGCG

CGGCAGATACGAGGCGGTATACATGCCCGGATATAGCGACT

ATGCACAGGAACTTTGATTCCTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCAGGT

CACCGTCTCCTCA

96
ROR1
GATGTCCAGCTGGTGGAGTCTGGGGGAGGCTTGGTGCAGCC

sdAb32
TGGGGGGTCTCTGAGACTCACCTGTGCAGCCTCTGGATTCAC

(DNA)
TTCGGATTATTATGTCATAGGCTGGTTCCGCCAGGCCCCAGG

GAAGGAGCGCGAGGGGGTATCATGTATTAGTAGTAGGTATG

CGAACACAAACTATGCAGACTCCGTGAAGGGCCGATTCACC

CAGTCCAGAGGTGCTGCTAAGAACACGGTGTATCTGCAAAT

GAACGCCCTGAAACCTGGGGACACGGCCGTTTATTACTGCG

CGGCAGATACGAGGCGGTATACATGCCCGGATATAGCGACT

ATGCACAGGAACTTTGATTCCTGGGGCCAGGGGACCCAGGT

CACCGTCTCCTCA

97
human CD3-ε
DGNEEMGGITQTPYKVSISGTTVILTCPQYPGSEILWQHNDKNI

fragment used
GGDEDDKNIGSDEDHLSLKEFSELEQSGYYVCYPRGSKPEDAN

in TFPs
FYLYLRARVCENCMEMDVMSVATIVIVDICITGGLLLLVYYWS

KNRKAKAKPVTRGAGAGGRQRGQNKERPPPVPNPDYEPIRKG

QRDLYSGLNQRRI

98
p502_NKG2D_
NSLFNQEVQIPLTESYCGPCPKNWICYKNNCYQFFDESKNWYE

CD3epsilon
SQASCMSQNASLLKVYSKEDQDLLKLVKSYHWMGLVHIPTNG

ORF, monomer
SWQWEDGSILSPNLLTIIEMQKGDCALYASSFKGYIENCSTPNT

(amino acid
YICMQRTVGGGGSGGGGSGGGGSLEDGNEEMGGITQTPYKVSI

sequence)
SGTTVILTCPQYPGSEILWQHNDKNIGGDEDDKNIGSDEDHLS

LKEFSELEQSGYYVCYPRGSKPEDANFYLYLRARVCENCMEMD

VMS

99
p502_CD16 ECD_
acgcgtGTAGTCTTATGCAATACTCTGTAGTCTTGCAACATGGT

CD3epsilon
AACGATGAGTTAGCAACATGCCTTACAAGGAGAGAAAAAGC

(DNA)
ACCGTGCATGCCGATTGGTGGAAGTAAGGTGGTACGATCGT

GCCTTATTAGGAAGGCAACAGACGGGTCTGACATGGATTGG

ACGAACCACTGAATTGCCGCATTGCAGAGATATTGTATTTAA

GTGCCTAGCTCGATACATAAACGGGTCTCTCTGGTTAGACCA

GATCTGAGCCTGGGAGCTCTCTGGCTAACTAGGGAACCCACT

GCTTAAGCCTCAATAAAGCTTGCCTTGAGTGCTTCAAGTAGT

GTGTGCCCGTCTGTTGTGTGACTCTGGTAACTAGAGATCCCT

CAGACCCTTTTAGTCAGTGTGGAAAATCTCTAGCAGTGGCGC

CCGAACAGGGACTTGAAAGCGAAAGGGAAACCAGAGGAGC

TCTCTCGACGCAGGACTCGGCTTGCTGAAGCGCGCACGGCA

AGAGGCGAGGGGCGGCGACTGGTGAGTACGCCAAAAATTTT

GACTAGCGGAGGCTAGAAGGAGAGAGatgggtgcgagagcgtcagtatta

agcgggggagaattAGATCGCGATGGGAAAAAATTCGGTTAAGGCC

AGGGGGAAAGAAAAAATATAAATTAAAACATATAGTATGGG

CAAGCAGGGAGCTAGAACGATTCGCAGTTAATCCTGGCCTG

TTAGAAACATCAGAAGGCTGTAGACAAATACTGGGACAGCT

ACAACCATCCCTTCAGACAGGATCAGAAGAACTTAGATCAT

TATATAATACAGTAGCAACCCTCTATTGTGTGCATCAAAGGA

TAGAGATAAAAGACACCAAGGAAGCTTTAGACAAGATAGAG

GAAGAGCAAAACAAAAGTAAGACCACCGCACAGCAAGCGG

CCACTGATCTTCAGACCTGGAGGAGGAGATATGAGGGACAA

TTGGAGAAGTGAATTATATAAATATAAAGTAGTAAAAATTG

AACCATTAGGAGTAGCACCCACCAAGGCAAAGAGAAGAGTG

GTGCAGAGAGAAAAAAGAGCAGTGGGAATAGGAGCTTTGTT

CCTTGGGTTCTTGGGAGCAGCAGGAAGCACTATGGGCGCAG

CGTCAATGACGCTGACGGTACAGGCCAGACAATTATTGTCTG

GTATAGTGCAGCAGCAGAACAATTTGCTGAGGGCTATTGAG

GCGCAACAGCATCTGTTGCAACTCACAGTCTGGGGCATCAA

GCAGCTCCAGGCAAGAATCCTGGCTGTGGAAAGATACCTAA

AGGATCAACAGCTCCTGGGGATTTGGGGTTGCTCTGGAAAA

CTCATTTGCACCACTGCTGTGCCTTGGAATGCTAGTTGGAGT

AATAAATCTCTGGAACAGATTTGGAATCACACGACCTGGAT

GGAGTGGGACAGAGAAATTAACAATTACACAAGCTTAATAC

ACTCCTTAATTGAAGAATCGCAAAACCAGCAAGAAAAGAAT

GAACAAGAATTATTGGAATTAGATAAATGGGCAAGTTTGTG

GAATTGGTTTAACATAACAAATTGGCTGTGGTATATAAAATT

ATTCATAATGATAGTAGGAGGCTTGGTAGGTTTAAGAATAGT

TTTTGCTGTACTTTCTATAGTGAATAGAGTTAGGCAGGGATA

TTCACCATTATCGTTTCAGACCCACCTCCCAACCCCGAGGGG

ACCCGACAGGCCCGAAGGAATAGAAGAAGAAGGTGGAGAG

AGAGACAGAGACAGATCCATTCGATTAGTGAACGGATCTCG

ACGGTATCGGTTAACTTTTAAAAGAAAAGGGGGGATTGGGG

GGTACAGTGCAGGGGAAAGAATAGTAGACATAATAGCAACA

GACATACAAACTAAAGAATTACAAAAACAAATTACAAAATT

CAAAATTTTATCGATACTAGTGGATCTGCGATCGCTCCGGTG

CCCGTCAGTGGGCAGAGCGCACATCGCCCACAGTCCCCGAG

AAGTTGGGGGGAGGGGTCGGCAATTGAACGGGTGCCTAGAG

AAGGTGGCGCGGGGTAAACTGGGAAAGTGATGTCGTGTACT

GGCTCCGCCTTTTTCCCGAGGGTGGGGGAGAACCGTATATAA

GTGCAGTAGTCGCCGTGAACGTTCTTTTTCGCAACGGGTTTG

CCGCCAGAACACAGCTGAAGCTTCGAGGGGCTCGCATCTCT

CCTTCACGCGCCCGCCGCCCTACCTGAGGCCGCCATCCACGC

CGGTTGAGTCGCGTTCTGCCGCCTCCCGCCTGTGGTGCCTCC

TGAACTGCGTCCGCCGTCTAGGTAAGTTTAAAGCTCAGGTCG

AGACCGGGCCTTTGTCCGGCGCTCCCTTGGAGCCTACCTAGA

CTCAGCCGGCTCTCCACGCTTTGCCTGACCCTGCTTGCTCAA

CTCTACGTCTTTGTTTCGTTTTCTGTTCTGCGCCGTTACAGAT

CCAAGCTGTGACCGGCGCCTACTCTAGAgccgccaccATGGCCCT

GCCTGTGACAGCTCTGCTGCTGCCTCTGGCCCTGCTGCTCCA

TGCCGCCAGACCCCCCAAGGCTGTAGTATTCCTCGAACCGCA

GTGGTATCGGGTACTCGAAAAAGACAGTGTAACGCTGAAGT

GCCAGGGGGCCTATAGTCCCGAGGATAACTCAACCCAATGG

TTCCACAATGAAAGCCTCATCTCTTCACAAGCAAGTTCTTAT

TTCATAGATGCCGCCACTGTAGATGACTCCGGAGAATATCGG

TGTCAAACGAATTTGTCTACTCTGAGCGACCCGGTTCAGCTT

GAGGTACACATAGGGTGGTTGCTTCTCCAAGCCCCCCGGTGG

GTATTTAAGGAGGAAGATCCAATCCACTTGCGGTGTCACAG

CTGGAAGAACACAGCCCTTCACAAGGTAACATACTTGCAAA

ACGGCAAGGGTAGGAAATACTTCCATCACAACAGCGATTTC

TACATACCAAAAGCAACCCTCAAGGACTCCGGGAGTTATTTC

TGCCGCGGGCTCTTCGGTTCTAAGAATGTAAGCAGTGAAAC

GGTCAATATAACCATTACACAGGGTCTCGCGGTTTCTACCAT

CTCAAGTTTCTTCCCTCCCGGTTATCAAgcggccgcGGGCGGTGG

TGGTTCTGGGGGCGGGGGGTCTGGAGGAGGGGGAAGTctcgag

GATGGAAATGAAGAAATGGGAGGGATAACCCAAACTCCATA

CAAGGTCTCTATCAGCGGTACGACCGTAATTTTGACCTGTCC

CCAGTATCCTGGTTCCGAAATACTTTGGCAACACAATGATAA

GAATATCGGTGGAGACGAGGATGATAAGAACATTGGGTCTG

ATGAAGACCACCTCTCTCTCAAGGAATTTAGCGAGCTTGAAC

AGTCAGGTTACTACGTGTGTTACCCACGGGGCAGCAAGCCC

GAGGATGCCAACTTTTACCTGTACCTGCGGGCAAGGGTCTGT

GAAAACTGTATGGAGATGGATGTGATGAGCGTAGCTACGAT

TGTAATAGTGGACATCTGCATCACCGGGGGTTTGTTGTTGCT

TGTTTACTACTGGAGTAAAAACAGAAAAGCGAAAGCTAAGC

CTGTTACCCGGGGAGCCGGGGCTGGCGGAAGGCAGAGGGGT

CAAAATAAAGAGCGCCCCCCGCCTGTTCCGAATCCAGACTA

CGAACCCATCCGGAAAGGGCAACGGGATCTCTACTCCGGCT

TGAATCAGCGAAGAATTTAGTAAGAATTCGAATTTAAATCG

GATCCGCGGCCGCGTCGACAATCAACCTCTGGATTACAAAA

TTTGTGAAAGATTGACTGGTATTCTTAACTATGTTGCTCCTTT

TACGCTATGTGGATACGCTGCTTTAATGCCTTTGTATCATGCT

ATTGCTTCCCGTATGGCTTTCATTTTCTCCTCCTTGTATAAAT

CCTGGTTGCTGTCTCTTTATGAGGAGTTGTGGCCCGTTGTCA

GGCAACGTGGCGTGGTGTGCACTGTGTTTGCTGACGCAACCC

CCACTGGTTGGGGCATTGCCACCACCTGTCAGCTCCTTTCCG

GGACTTTCGCTTTCCCCCTCCCTATTGCCACGGCGGAACTCA

TCGCCGCCTGCCTTGCCCGCTGCTGGACAGGGGCTCGGCTGT

TGGGCACTGACAATTCCGTGGTGTTGTCGGGGAAATCATCGT

CCTTTCCTTGGCTGCTCGCCTGTGTTGCCACCTGGATTCTGCG

CGGGACGTCCTTCTGCTACGTCCCTTCGGCCCTCAATCCAGC

GGACCTTCCTTCCCGCGGCCTGCTGCCGGCTCTGCGGCCTCT

TCCGCGTCTTCGCCTTCGCCCTCAGACGAGTCGGATCTCCCT

TTGGGCCGCCTCCCCGCCTGGTACCTTTAAGACCAATGACTT

ACAAGGCAGCTGTAGATCTTAGCCACTTTTTAAAAGAAAAG

GGGGGACTGGAAGGGCTAATTCACTCCCAACGAAGATAAGA

TCTGCTTTTTGCTTGTACTGGGTCTCTCTGGTTAGACCAGATC

TGAGCCTGGGAGCTCTCTGGCTAACTAGGGAACCCACTGCTT

AAGCCTCAATAAAGCTTGCCTTGAGTGCTTCAAGTAGTGTGT

GCCCGTCTGTTGTGTGACTCTGGTAACTAGAGATCCCTCAGA

CCCTTTTAGTCAGTGTGGAAAATCTCTAGCAGTAGTAGTTCA

TGTCATCTTATTATTCAGTATTTATAACTTGCAAAGAAATGA

ATATCAGAGAGTGAGAGGAACTTGTTTATTGCAGCTTATAAT

GGTTACAAATAAAGCAATAGCATCACAAATTTCACAAATAA

AGCATTTTTTTCACTGCATTCTAGTTGTGGTTTGTCCAAACTC

ATCAATGTATCTTATCATGTCTGGCTCTAGCTATCCCGCCCCT

AACTCCGCCCATCCCGCCCCTAACTCCGCCCAGTTCCGCCCA

TTCTCCGCCCCATGGCTGACTAATTTTTTTTATTTATGCAGAG

GCCGAGGCCGCCTCGGCCTCTGAGCTATTCCAGAAGTAGTG

AGGAGGCTTTTTTGGAGGCCTAGACTTTTGCagagacggcccaaattc

gtaatcatggtcatagctgtttcctgtgtgaaattgttatccgctcacaattccacacaacatacgagcc

ggaagcataaagtgtaaagcctggggtgcctaatgagtgagctaactcacattaattgcgttgcgctc

actgcccgctttccagtcgggaaacctgtcgtgccagctgcattaatgaatcggccaacgcgcgggg

agaggcggtttgcgtattgggcgctcttccgcttcctcgctcactgactcgctgcgctcggtcgttcgg

ctgcggcgagcggtatcagctcactcaaaggcggtaatacggttatccacagaatcaggggataac

gcaggaaagaacatgtgagcaaaaggccagcaaaaggccaggaaccgtaaaaaggccgcgttgc

tggcgtttttccataggctccgcccccctgacgagcatcacaaaaatcgacgctcaagtcagaggtg

gcgaaacccgacaggactataaagataccaggcgtttccccctggaagctccctcgtgcgctctcct

gttccgaccctgccgcttaccggatacctgtccgcctttctcccttcgggaagcgtggcgctttctcata

gctcacgctgtaggtatctcagttcggtgtaggtcgttcgctccaagctgggctgtgtgcacgaaccc

cccgttcagcccgaccgctgcgccttatccggtaactatcgtcttgagtccaacccggtaagacacga

cttatcgccactggcagcagccactggtaacaggattagcagagcgaggtatgtaggcggtgctac

agagttcttgaagtggtggcctaactacggctacactagaaggacagtatttggtatctgcgctctgct

gaagccagttaccttcggaaaaagagttggtagctcttgatccggcaaacaaaccaccgctggtagc

ggtggtttttttgtttgcaagcagcagattacgcgcagaaaaaaaggatctcaagaagatcctttgatct

tttctacggggtctgacgctcagtggaacgaaaactcacgttaagggattttggtcatgagattatcaa

aaaggatcttcacctagatccttttaaattaaaaatgaagttttaaatcaatctaaagtatatatgagtaaa

cttggtctgacagttaccaatgcttaatcagtgaggcacctatctcagcgatctgtctatttcgttcatcca

tagttgcctgactccccgtcgtgtagataactacgatacgggagggcttaccatctggccccagtgct

gcaatgataccgcgagacccacgctcaccggctccagatttatcagcaataaaccagccagccgga

agggccgagcgcagaagtggtcctgcaactttatccgcctccatccagtctattaattgttgccggga

agctagagtaagtagttcgccagttaatagtttgcgcaacgttgttgccattgctacaggcatcgtggtg

tcacgctcgtcgtttggtatggcttcattcagctccggttcccaacgatcaaggcgagttacatgatccc

ccatgttgtgcaaaaaagcggttagctccttcggtcctccgatcgttgtcagaagtaagttggccgcag

tgttatcactcatggttatggcagcactgcataattctcttactgtcatgccatccgtaagatgcttttctgt

gactggtgagtactcaaccaagtcattctgagaatagtgtatgcggcgaccgagttgctcttgcccgg

cgtcaatacgggataataccgcgccacatagcagaactttaaaagtgctcatcattggaaaacgttctt

cggggcgaaaactctcaaggatcttaccgctgttgagatccagttcgatgtaacccactcgtgcaccc

aactgatcttcagcatcttttactttcaccagcgtttctgggtgagcaaaaacaggaaggcaaaatgcc

gcaaaaaagggaataagggcgacacggaaatgttgaatactcatactcttcctttttcaatattattgaa

gcatttatcagggttattgtctcatgagcggatacatatttgaatgtatttagaaaaataaacaaataggg

gttccgcgcacatttccccgaaaagtgccacctgacgtctaagaaaccattattatcatgacattaacct

ataaaaataggcgtatcacgaggccattcgtctcgcgcgtttcggtgatgacggtgaaaacctctga

cacatgcagctcccggagacggtcacagcttgtctgtaagcggatgccgggagcagacaagcccg

tcagggcgcgtcagcgggtgttggcgggtgtcggggctggcttaactatgcggcatcagagcagat

tgtactgagagtgcaccatatgcggtgtgaaataccgcacagatgcgtaaggagaaaataccgcatc

aggcgccattcgccattcaggctgcgcaactgttgggaagggcgatcggtgcgggcctatcgctat

tacgccagctggcgaaagggggatgtgctgcaaggcgattaagttgggtaacgccagggttttccc

agtcacgacgttgtaaaacgacggccagtgccaagctg

100
p502_anti-
acgcgtGTAGTCTTATGCAATACTCTGTAGTCTTGCAACATGGT

CD22_CD3epsilon
AACGATGAGTTAGCAACATGCCTTACAAGGAGAGAAAAAGC

ACCGTGCATGCCGATTGGTGGAAGTAAGGTGGTACGATCGT

GCCTTATTAGGAAGGCAACAGACGGGTCTGACATGGATTGG

ACGAACCACTGAATTGCCGCATTGCAGAGATATTGTATTTAA

GTGCCTAGCTCGATACATAAACGGGTCTCTCTGGTTAGACCA

GATCTGAGCCTGGGAGCTCTCTGGCTAACTAGGGAACCCACT

GCTTAAGCCTCAATAAAGCTTGCCTTGAGTGCTTCAAGTAGT

GTGTGCCCGTCTGTTGTGTGACTCTGGTAACTAGAGATCCCT

CAGACCCTTTTAGTCAGTGTGGAAAATCTCTAGCAGTGGCGC

CCGAACAGGGACTTGAAAGCGAAAGGGAAACCAGAGGAGC

TCTCTCGACGCAGGACTCGGCTTGCTGAAGCGCGCACGGCA

AGAGGCGAGGGGCGGCGACTGGTGAGTACGCCAAAAATTTT

GACTAGCGGAGGCTAGAAGGAGAGAGatgggtgcgagagcgtcagtatta

agcgggggagaattAGATCGCGATGGGAAAAAATTCGGTTAAGGCC

AGGGGGAAAGAAAAAATATAAATTAAAACATATAGTATGGG

CAAGCAGGGAGCTAGAACGATTCGCAGTTAATCCTGGCCTG

TTAGAAACATCAGAAGGCTGTAGACAAATACTGGGACAGCT

ACAACCATCCCTTCAGACAGGATCAGAAGAACTTAGATCAT

TATATAATACAGTAGCAACCCTCTATTGTGTGCATCAAAGGA

TAGAGATAAAAGACACCAAGGAAGCTTTAGACAAGATAGAG

GAAGAGCAAAACAAAAGTAAGACCACCGCACAGCAAGCGG

CCACTGATCTTCAGACCTGGAGGAGGAGATATGAGGGACAA

TTGGAGAAGTGAATTATATAAATATAAAGTAGTAAAAATTG

AACCATTAGGAGTAGCACCCACCAAGGCAAAGAGAAGAGTG

GTGCAGAGAGAAAAAAGAGCAGTGGGAATAGGAGCTTTGTT

CCTTGGGTTCTTGGGAGCAGCAGGAAGCACTATGGGCGCAG

CGTCAATGACGCTGACGGTACAGGCCAGACAATTATTGTCTG

GTATAGTGCAGCAGCAGAACAATTTGCTGAGGGCTATTGAG

GCGCAACAGCATCTGTTGCAACTCACAGTCTGGGGCATCAA

GCAGCTCCAGGCAAGAATCCTGGCTGTGGAAAGATACCTAA

AGGATCAACAGCTCCTGGGGATTTGGGGTTGCTCTGGAAAA

CTCATTTGCACCACTGCTGTGCCTTGGAATGCTAGTTGGAGT

AATAAATCTCTGGAACAGATTTGGAATCACACGACCTGGAT

GGAGTGGGACAGAGAAATTAACAATTACACAAGCTTAATAC

ACTCCTTAATTGAAGAATCGCAAAACCAGCAAGAAAAGAAT

GAACAAGAATTATTGGAATTAGATAAATGGGCAAGTTTGTG

GAATTGGTTTAACATAACAAATTGGCTGTGGTATATAAAATT

ATTCATAATGATAGTAGGAGGCTTGGTAGGTTTAAGAATAGT

TTTTGCTGTACTTTCTATAGTGAATAGAGTTAGGCAGGGATA

TTCACCATTATCGTTTCAGACCCACCTCCCAACCCCGAGGGG

ACCCGACAGGCCCGAAGGAATAGAAGAAGAAGGTGGAGAG

AGAGACAGAGACAGATCCATTCGATTAGTGAACGGATCTCG

ACGGTATCGGTTAACTTTTAAAAGAAAAGGGGGGATTGGGG

GGTACAGTGCAGGGGAAAGAATAGTAGACATAATAGCAACA

GACATACAAACTAAAGAATTACAAAAACAAATTACAAAATT

CAAAATTTTATCGATACTAGTGGATCTGCGATCGCTCCGGTG

CCCGTCAGTGGGCAGAGCGCACATCGCCCACAGTCCCCGAG

AAGTTGGGGGGAGGGGTCGGCAATTGAACGGGTGCCTAGAG

AAGGTGGCGCGGGGTAAACTGGGAAAGTGATGTCGTGTACT

GGCTCCGCCTTTTTCCCGAGGGTGGGGGAGAACCGTATATAA

GTGCAGTAGTCGCCGTGAACGTTCTTTTTCGCAACGGGTTTG

CCGCCAGAACACAGCTGAAGCTTCGAGGGGCTCGCATCTCT

CCTTCACGCGCCCGCCGCCCTACCTGAGGCCGCCATCCACGC

CGGTTGAGTCGCGTTCTGCCGCCTCCCGCCTGTGGTGCCTCC

TGAACTGCGTCCGCCGTCTAGGTAAGTTTAAAGCTCAGGTCG

AGACCGGGCCTTTGTCCGGCGCTCCCTTGGAGCCTACCTAGA

CTCAGCCGGCTCTCCACGCTTTGCCTGACCCTGCTTGCTCAA

CTCTACGTCTTTGTTTCGTTTTCTGTTCTGCGCCGTTACAGAT

CCAAGCTGTGACCGGCGCCTACTCTAGAgccgccaccatgatctcctggt

gacaagccttctgctctgtgagttaccacacccagcattcctcctgatcccaCAGGTCCAAC

TTCAACAATCAGGACCAGGGCTCGTGAAGCCGTCCCAAACG

CTTAGTCTCACATGCGCCATTAGTGGGGACTCCGTGAGTTCA

AATTCCGCCGCCTGGAATTGGATTAGGCAAAGTCCATCTAGG

GGTCTTGAGTGGCTCGGCCGCACTTACTACAGATCCAAGTGG

TATAACGACTACGCAGTATCCGTAAAATCAAGAATAACAAT

TAATCCAGATACTTCTAAGAACCAATTTAGTCTTCAACTGAA

CAGCGTGACCCCGGAGGATACAGCGGTGTATTATTGTGCGC

GAGAAGTTACCGGGGATCTGGAGGATGCTTTTGATATCTGG

GGCCAAGGAACAATGGTAACCGTTAGTTCAGGCGGTGGTGG

TTCTGGGGGCGGGGGGTCTGGAGGAGGGGGAAGTGATATAC

AAATGACACAGAGCCCTAGTTCCCTTAGTGCCTCAGTTGGGG

ATAGGGTAACAATCACTTGCCGAGCATCACAGACGATATGG

TCCTATCTCAACTGGTATCAACAACGCCCTGGCAAGGCACCC

AACCTGCTGATCTACGCCGCTAGTAGTTTGCAAAGTGGGGTA

CCTAGTAGATTCTCCGGCAGAGGTTCTGGCACTGACTTTACC

TTGACAATCAGCAGCCTCCAAGCAGAAGACTTCGCGACATA

CTACTGTCAGCAAAGTTACTCTATACCTCAGACGTTCGGTCA

GGGGACCAAGCTCGAGATCAAGgcggccgcgGGCGGTGGAGGC

AGTGGTGGTGGCGGCTCTGGCGGTGGTGGTAGCCTCGAGGA

CGGGAACGAAGAGATGGGAGGCATAACTCAAACGCCGTATA

AAGTTAGTATAAGTGGAACAACGGTTATATTGACGTGCCCA

CAATATCCAGGATCAGAGATCCTTTGGCAGCATAACGATAA

AAACATCGGCGGCGACGAAGACGACAAAAACATTGGCAGC

GACGAAGACCACCTCAGCCTTAAAGAGTTCTCTGAGTTGGA

ACAAAGCGGGTACTACGTCTGCTATCCACGGGGGTCTAAAC

CCGAGGATGCAAATTTCTACCTGTATCTCAGAGCTAGGGTAT

GCGAAAACTGTATGGAAATGGACGTGATGAGCGTGGCGACT

ATCGTCATAGTAGATATTTGTATTACCGGGGGGCTTCTCCTT

CTGGTTTATTATTGGTCTAAGAATCGGAAAGCGAAAGCGAA

ACCCGTAACACGAGGGGCTGGTGCTGGGGGCAGGCAAAGGG

GTCAAAATAAGGAAAGGCCCCCTCCAGTCCCTAATCCTGATT

ACGAGCCGATAAGGAAAGGTCAGCGGGACTTGTACAGCGGT

TTGAACCAGCGGAGGATCTGATAAGAATTCGAATTTAAATC

GGATCCGCGGCCGCGTCGACAATCAACCTCTGGATTACAAA

ATTTGTGAAAGATTGACTGGTATTCTTAACTATGTTGCTCCTT

TTACGCTATGTGGATACGCTGCTTTAATGCCTTTGTATCATGC

TATTGCTTCCCGTATGGCTTTCATTTTCTCCTCCTTGTATAAA

TCCTGGTTGCTGTCTCTTTATGAGGAGTTGTGGCCCGTTGTCA

GGCAACGTGGCGTGGTGTGCACTGTGTTTGCTGACGCAACCC

CCACTGGTTGGGGCATTGCCACCACCTGTCAGCTCCTTTCCG

GGACTTTCGCTTTCCCCCTCCCTATTGCCACGGCGGAACTCA

TCGCCGCCTGCCTTGCCCGCTGCTGGACAGGGGCTCGGCTGT

TGGGCACTGACAATTCCGTGGTGTTGTCGGGGAAATCATCGT

CCTTTCCTTGGCTGCTCGCCTGTGTTGCCACCTGGATTCTGCG

CGGGACGTCCTTCTGCTACGTCCCTTCGGCCCTCAATCCAGC

GGACCTTCCTTCCCGCGGCCTGCTGCCGGCTCTGCGGCCTCT

TCCGCGTCTTCGCCTTCGCCCTCAGACGAGTCGGATCTCCCT

TTGGGCCGCCTCCCCGCCTGGTACCTTTAAGACCAATGACTT

ACAAGGCAGCTGTAGATCTTAGCCACTTTTTAAAAGAAAAG

GGGGGACTGGAAGGGCTAATTCACTCCCAACGAAGATAAGA

TCTGCTTTTTGCTTGTACTGGGTCTCTCTGGTTAGACCAGATC

TGAGCCTGGGAGCTCTCTGGCTAACTAGGGAACCCACTGCTT

AAGCCTCAATAAAGCTTGCCTTGAGTGCTTCAAGTAGTGTGT

GCCCGTCTGTTGTGTGACTCTGGTAACTAGAGATCCCTCAGA

CCCTTTTAGTCAGTGTGGAAAATCTCTAGCAGTAGTAGTTCA

TGTCATCTTATTATTCAGTATTTATAACTTGCAAAGAAATGA

ATATCAGAGAGTGAGAGGAACTTGTTTATTGCAGCTTATAAT

GGTTACAAATAAAGCAATAGCATCACAAATTTCACAAATAA

AGCATTTTTTTCACTGCATTCTAGTTGTGGTTTGTCCAAACTC

ATCAATGTATCTTATCATGTCTGGCTCTAGCTATCCCGCCCCT

AACTCCGCCCATCCCGCCCCTAACTCCGCCCAGTTCCGCCCA

TTCTCCGCCCCATGGCTGACTAATTTTTTTTATTTATGCAGAG

GCCGAGGCCGCCTCGGCCTCTGAGCTATTCCAGAAGTAGTG

AGGAGGCTTTTTTGGAGGCCTAGACTTTTGCagagacggcccaaattc

gtaatcatggtcatagctgtttcctgtgtgaaattgttatccgctcacaattccacacaacatacgagcc

ggaagcataaagtgtaaagcctggggtgcctaatgagtgagctaactcacattaattgcgttgcgctc

actgcccgctttccagtcgggaaacctgtcgtgccagctgcattaatgaatcggccaacgcgcgggg

agaggcggtttgcgtattgggcgctcttccgcttcctcgctcactgactcgctgcgctcggtcgttcgg

ctgcggcgagcggtatcagctcactcaaaggcggtaatacggttatccacagaatcaggggataac

gcaggaaagaacatgtgagcaaaaggccagcaaaaggccaggaaccgtaaaaaggccgcgttgc

tggcgtttttccataggctccgcccccctgacgagcatcacaaaaatcgacgctcaagtcagaggtg

gcgaaacccgacaggactataaagataccaggcgtttccccctggaagctccctcgtgcgctctcct

gttccgaccctgccgcttaccggatacctgtccgcctttctcccttcgggaagcgtggcgctttctcata

gctcacgctgtaggtatctcagttcggtgtaggtcgttcgctccaagctgggctgtgtgcacgaaccc

cccgttcagcccgaccgctgcgccttatccggtaactatcgtcttgagtccaacccggtaagacacga

cttatcgccactggcagcagccactggtaacaggattagcagagcgaggtatgtaggcggtgctac

agagttcttgaagtggtggcctaactacggctacactagaaggacagtatttggtatctgcgctctgct

gaagccagttaccttcggaaaaagagttggtagctcttgatccggcaaacaaaccaccgctggtagc

ggtggtttttttgtttgcaagcagcagattacgcgcagaaaaaaaggatctcaagaagatcctttgatct

tttctacggggtctgacgctcagtggaacgaaaactcacgttaagggattttggtcatgagattatcaa

aaaggatcttcacctagatccttttaaattaaaaatgaagttttaaatcaatctaaagtatatatgagtaaa

cttggtctgacagttaccaatgcttaatcagtgaggcacctatctcagcgatctgtctatttcgttcatcca

tagttgcctgactccccgtcgtgtagataactacgatacgggagggcttaccatctggccccagtgct

gcaatgataccgcgagacccacgctcaccggctccagatttatcagcaataaaccagccagccgga

agggccgagcgcagaagtggtcctgcaactttatccgcctccatccagtctattaattgttgccggga

agctagagtaagtagttcgccagttaatagtttgcgcaacgttgttgccattgctacaggcatcgtggtg

tcacgctcgtcgtttggtatggcttcattcagctccggttcccaacgatcaaggcgagttacatgatccc

ccatgttgtgcaaaaaagcggttagctccttcggtcctccgatcgttgtcagaagtaagttggccgcag

tgttatcactcatggttatggcagcactgcataattctatactgtcatgccatccgtaagatgatttctgt

gactggtgagtactcaaccaagtcattctgagaatagtgtatgcggcgaccgagttgctcttgcccgg

cgtcaatacgggataataccgcgccacatagcagaactttaaaagtgctcatcattggaaaacgttctt

cggggcgaaaactctcaaggatcttaccgctgttgagatccagttcgatgtaacccactcgtgcaccc

aactgatcttcagcatcttttactttcaccagcgtttctgggtgagcaaaaacaggaaggcaaaatgcc

gcaaaaaagggaataagggcgacacggaaatgttgaatactcatactcttcctttttcaatattattgaa

gcatttatcagggttattgtctcatgagcggatacatatttgaatgtatttagaaaaataaacaaataggg

gttccgcgcacatttccccgaaaagtgccacctgacgtctaagaaaccattattatcatgacattaacct

ataaaaataggcgtatcacgaggccctttcgtctcgcgcgtttcggtgatgacggtgaaaacctctga

cacatgcagctcccggagacggtcacagcttgtctgtaagcggatgccgggagcagacaagcccg

tcagggcgcgtcagcgggtgttggcgggtgtcggggctggcttaactatgcggcatcagagcagat

tgtactgagagtgcaccatatgcggtgtgaaataccgcacagatgcgtaaggagaaaataccgcatc

aggcgccattcgccattcaggctgcgcaactgttgggaagggcgatcggtgcgggcctcttcgctat

tacgccagctggcgaaagggggatgtgctgcaaggcgattaagttgggtaacgccagggttttccc

agtcacgacgttgtaaaacgacggccagtgccaagctg

101
Linker 6
GGGGSGGGGS

(amino acid)

102
Linker 6
GGTGGCGGAGGTTCTGGAGGTGGAGGTTCC

(DNA)

103
hBCMA
MLQMAGQCSQNEYFDSLLHACIPCQLRCSSNTPPLTCQRYCNA

polypeptide
SVTNSVKGTNAILWTCLGLSLITSLAVFVLMFLLRKINSEPLKDE

canonical sequence
FKNTGSGLLGMANIDLEKSRTGDEIILPRGLEYTVEECTCEDCIK

UniProt Accession
SKPKVDSDHCFPLPAMEEGATILVTTKTNDYCKSLPAALSATEI

No. Q02223-1
EKSISAR

104
hCD19
MPPPRLLFFLLFLTPMEVRPEEPLVVKVEEGDNAVLQCLKGTSD

polypeptide
GPTQQLTWSRESPLKPFLKLSLGLPGLGIHMRPLAIWLFIFNVSQ

canonical
QMGGFYLCQPGPPSEKAWQPGWTVNVEGSGELFRWNVSDLG

sequence
GLGCGLKNRSSEGPSSPSGKLMSPKLYVWAKDRPEIWEGEPPC

UniProt
LPPRDSLNQSLSQDLTMAPGSTLWLSCGVPPDSVSRGPLSWTH

Accession
VHPKGPKSLLSLELKDDRPARDMWVMETGLLLPRATAQDAGK

No. P15391
YYCHRGNLTMSFHLEITARPVLWHWLLRTGGWKVSAVTLAYL

IFCLCSLVGILHLQRALVLRRKRKRMTDPTRRFFKVTPPPGSGP

QNQYGNVLSLPTPTSGLGRAQRWAAGLGGTAPSYGNPSSDVQ

ADGALGSRSPPGVGPEEEEGEGYEEPDSEEDSEFYENDSNLGQD

QLSQDGSGYENPEDEPLGPEDEDSFSNAESYENEDEELTQPVAR

TMDFLSPHGSAWDPSREATSLGSQSYEDMRGILYAAPQLRSIRG

QPGPNHEEDADSYENMDNPDGPDPAWGGGGRMGTWSTR

105
hCD22 beta
MHLLGPWLLLLVLEYLAFSDSSKWVFEHPETLYAWEGACVWI

isoform
PCTYRALDGDLESFILFHNPEYNKNTSKFDGTRLYESTKDGKVP

polypeptide
SEQKRVQFLGDKNKNCTLSIHPVHLNDSGQLGLRMESKTEKW

canonical
MERIHLNVSERPFPPHIQLPPEIQESQEVTLTCLLNFSCYGYPIQL

sequence
QWLLEGVPMRQAAVTSTSLTIKSVFTRSELKFSPQWSHHGKIVT

UniProt
CQLQDADGKFLSNDTVQLNVKHTPKLEIKVTPSDAIVREGDSV

Accession
TMTCEVSSSNPEYTTVSWLKDGTSLKKQNTFTLNLREVTKDQS

No. P20273-1
GKYCCQVSNDVGPGRSEEVFLQVQYAPEPSTVQILHSPAVEGS

QVEFLCMSLANPLPTNYTWYHNGKEMQGRTEEKVHIPKILPW

HAGTYSCVAENILGTGQRGPGAELDVQYPPKKVTTVIQNPMPI

REGDTVTLSCNYNSSNPSVTRYEWKPHGAWEEPSLGVLKIQNV

GWDNTTIACAACNSWCSWASPVALNVQYAPRDVRVRKIKPLS

EIHSGNSVSLQCDFSSSHPKEVQFFWEKNGRLLGKESQLNFDSIS

PEDAGSYSCWVNNSIGQTASKAWTLEVLYAPRRLRVSMSPGD

QVMEGKSATLTCESDANPPVSHYTWFDWNNQSLPYHSQKLRL

EPVKVQHSGAYWCQGTNSVGKGRSPLSTLTVYYSPETIGRRVA

VGLGSCLAILILAICGLKLQRRWKRTQSQQGLQENSSGQSFFVR

NKKVRRAPLSEGPHSLGCYNPMMEDGISYTTLRFPEMNIPRTG

DAESSEMQRPPPDCDDTVTYSALHKRQVGDYENVIPDFPEDEGI

HYSELIQFGVGERPQAQENVDYVILKH

106
CD16 ECD
CCCAAGGCTGTAGTATTCCTCGAACCGCAGTGGTATCGGGTA

(DNA)
CTCGAAAAAGACAGTGTAACGCTGAAGTGCCAGGGGGCCTA

TAGTCCCGAGGATAACTCAACCCAATGGTTCCACAATGAAA

GCCTCATCTCTTCACAAGCAAGTTCTTATTTCATAGATGCCG

CCACTGTAGATGACTCCGGAGAATATCGGTGTCAAACGAAT

TTGTCTACTCTGAGCGACCCGGTTCAGCTTGAGGTACACATA

GGGTGGTTGCTTCTCCAAGCCCCCCGGTGGGTATTTAAGGAG

GAAGATCCAATCCACTTGCGGTGTCACAGCTGGAAGAACAC

AGCCCTTCACAAGGTAACATACTTGCAAAACGGCAAGGGTA

GGAAATACTTCCATCACAACAGCGATTTCTACATACCAAAA

GCAACCCTCAAGGACTCCGGGAGTTATTTCTGCCGCGGGCTC

TTCGGTTCTAAGAATGTAAGCAGTGAAACGGTCAATATAAC

CATTACACAGGGTCTCGCGGTTTCTACCATCTCAAGTTTCTTC

CCTCCCGGTTATCAA

107
human CD3-γ,
FKIPIEELEDRVFVNCNTSITWVEGTVGTLLSDITRLDLGKRILDP

fragment
RGIYRCNGTDIYKDKESTVQVHYRMCQSCVELDPATVAGIIVT

used in TFPs
DVIATLLLALGVFCFAGHETGRLSGAADTQALLRNDQVYQPLR

DRDDAQYSHLGGNWARNK

108
human CD3-δ
FKIPIEELEDRVFVNCNTSITWVEGTVGTLLSDITRLDLGKRILDP

fragment used
RGIYRCNGTDIYKDKESTVQVHYRMCQSCVELDPATVAGIIVT

in TFPs
DVIATLLLALGVFCFAGHETGRLSGAADTQALLRNDQVYQPLR

DRDDAQYSHLGGNWARNK

109
human CD3-ζ,
RVKFSRSADAPAYQQGQNQLYNELNLGRREEYDVLDKRRGRD

fragment
PEMGGKPQRRKNPQEGLYNELQKDKMAEAYSEIGMKGERRRG

used in TFPs
KGHDGLYQGLSTATKDTYDALHMQALPPR

110
human
NSLFNQEVQIPLTESYCGPCPKNWICYKNNCYQFFDESKNWYE

NKG2D type II
SQASCMSQNASLLKVYSKEDQDLLKLVKSYHWMGLVHIPTNG

integral membrane
SWQWEDGSILSPNLLTIIEMQKGDCALYASSFKGYIENCSTPNT

protein,
YICMQRTV

fragment used

in TFPs (EDC)

Claims

1. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain selected from the group consisting of CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, TCR alpha, and TCR beta; and(b) a binding ligand or a fragment thereof that is capable of binding to an antibody or fragment thereof;wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
2. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 1, wherein the binding ligand is capable of binding an Fc domain of the antibody.
3. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 1, wherein the binding ligand is capable of selectively binding an IgG1 antibody.
4. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 1, wherein the binding ligand is capable of specifically binding an IgG1 antibody.
5. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 1, wherein the antibody or fragment thereof binds to a cell surface antigen.
6. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 1, wherein the antibody or fragment thereof binds to a cell surface antigen on the surface of a tumor cell.
7. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 1, wherein the binding ligand comprises a monomer, a dimer, a trimer, a tetramer, a pentamer, a hexamer, a heptamer, an octomer, a nonamer, or a decamer.
8. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 1, wherein the binding ligand does not comprise an antibody or fragment thereof.
9. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 1, wherein the binding ligand comprises a CD16 polypeptide or fragment thereof.
10. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 1, wherein the binding ligand comprises a CD16-binding polypeptide.
11. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 1, wherein the binding ligand is human or humanized.
12. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 1, further comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding an antibody or fragment thereof capable of being bound by the binding ligand.
13. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 12, wherein the antibody or fragment thereof is capable of being secreted from a cell.
14. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain selected from the group consisting of CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, TCR alpha, and TCR beta; and(b) an antigen domain comprising a ligand or a fragment thereof that binds to a receptor or polypeptide expressed on a surface of a cell;wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
15. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 14, wherein the antigen domain comprises a ligand.
16. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 14 or 15, wherein the ligand binds to the receptor of a cell.
17. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 14 or 15, wherein the ligand binds to the polypeptide expressed on a surface of a cell.
18. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-17, wherein the receptor or polypeptide expressed on a surface of a cell comprises a stress response receptor or polypeptide.
19. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-18, wherein the receptor or polypeptide expressed on a surface of a cell is an MHC class I-related glycoprotein.
20. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 19, wherein the MHC class I-related glycoprotein is selected from the group consisting of MICA, MICB, RAET1E, RAET G, ULBP1, ULBP2, ULBP3, ULBP4 and combinations thereof.
21. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-20, wherein the antigen domain comprises a monomer, a dimer, a trimer, a tetramer, a pentamer, a hexamer, a heptamer, an octomer, a nonamer, or a decamer.
22. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 21, wherein the antigen domain comprises a monomer or a dimer of the ligand or fragment thereof.
23. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-21, wherein the ligand or fragment thereof is a monomer, a dimer, a trimer, a tetramer, a pentamer, a hexamer, a heptamer, an octomer, a nonamer, or a decamer.
24. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 23, wherein the ligand or fragment thereof is a monomer or a dimer.
25. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-24, wherein the antigen domain does not comprise an antibody or fragment thereof.
26. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-25, wherein the antigen domain does not comprise a variable region.
27. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-26, wherein the antigen domain does not comprise a CDR.
28. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-27, wherein the ligand or fragment thereof is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof.
29. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-28, wherein the TCR subunit comprises a first TCR subunit and a second TCR subunit, wherein the antigen domain comprises a first antigen domain and a second antigen domain, wherein the first TCR subunit is operatively linked to the first antigen domain, and wherein the second TCR subunit is operatively linked to the second antigen domain.
30. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-29, wherein the antigen domain is human or humanized.
31. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon; and(b) a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof;wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
32. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and(b) a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof;wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
33. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and(b) a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof;wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
34. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and(b) a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof;wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
35. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and(b) a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof;wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
36. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit and a binding ligand capable of binding to an antibody or fragment thereof.
37. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit and a binding ligand comprising a CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof.
38. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon; and(b) a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T cell.
39. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and(b) a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T cell.
40. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and(b) a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T cell.
41. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and(b) a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T cell.
42. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and(b) a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T cell.
43. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit and a human or humanized antibody domain comprising an antigen binding domain that is an anti-ROR1 binding domain.
44. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon; and(b) an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof;wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
45. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and(b) an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof;wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
46. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and(b) an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof;wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
47. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and(b) an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof;wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
48. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and(b) an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof;wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked, andwherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
49. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit and an antigen domain.
50. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit and an antigen domain comprising a ligand that is a Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof.
51. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 49 or 50, wherein the TCR subunit and the antigen domain are operatively linked.
52. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 49-51, wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
53. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-30 and 44-52, wherein the antigen domain is human or humanized.
54. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 44-53, wherein the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof binds to the receptor of a cell.
55. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 44-54, wherein the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof binds to the polypeptide expressed on a surface of a cell.
56. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 44-55, wherein the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof binds to stress response receptor or polypeptide.
57. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 44-56, wherein the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof binds to an MHC class I-related glycoprotein.
58. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 57, wherein the MHC class I-related glycoprotein is selected from the group consisting of MICA, MICB, RAET1E, RAET G, ULBP1, ULBP2, ULBP3, ULBP4 and combinations thereof.
59. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 44-58, wherein the antigen domain comprises a monomer, a dimer, a trimer, a tetramer, a pentamer, a hexamer, a heptamer, an octomer, a nonamer, or a decamer of the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof.
60. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 59, wherein the antigen domain comprises a monomer or a dimer of the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof.
61. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 44-60, wherein the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof is a monomer, a dimer, a trimer, a tetramer, a pentamer, a hexamer, a heptamer, an octomer, a nonamer, or a decamer.
62. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 61, wherein the Natural Killer Group 2D (NKG2D) ligand or a fragment thereof is a monomer or a dimer.
63. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 44-62, wherein the antigen domain does not comprise an antibody or fragment thereof.
64. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 44-63, wherein the antigen domain does not comprise a variable region.
65. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 44-64, wherein the antigen domain does not comprise a CDR.
66. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 44-65, wherein the TCR subunit comprises a first TCR subunit and a second TCR subunit, wherein the antigen domain comprises a first antigen domain and a second antigen domain, wherein the first TCR subunit is operatively linked to the first antigen domain, and wherein the second TCR subunit is operatively linked to the second antigen domain.
67. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-30 and 44-66, wherein the encoded ligand is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence.
68. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (i) a TCR subunit comprising (1) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(2) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon; and(ii) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (i) a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
69. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (i) a TCR subunit comprising (1) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(2) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and(ii) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (i) a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
70. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (i) a TCR subunit comprising (1) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(2) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and(ii) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (i) a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
71. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (i) a TCR subunit comprising (1) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(2) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and(ii) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (i) a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
72. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (i) a TCR subunit comprising (1) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(2) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and(ii) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (i) a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
73. The isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule of claim 68-72, wherein the TCR subunit of the second TFP further comprises a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain or a functional fragment thereof a selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha, a TCR beta, a CD3 epsilon, a CD3 gamma, and a CD3 delta.
74. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon; and(b) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit, the first antibody domain, and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
75. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and(b) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit, the first antibody domain, and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
76. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and(b) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit, the first antibody domain, and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
77. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and(b) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit, the first antibody domain, and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
78. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (a) a TCR subunit comprising (i) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and(b) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain and a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit, the first antibody domain, and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
79. The isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-78, wherein the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-CD19 binding domain.
80. The isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-79, wherein the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) binding domain
81. The isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule of any of claims 68-80, wherein the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-CD22 binding domain.
82. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding: (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit, a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain that is an anti-CD19 binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit, a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain that is an anti-BCMA binding domain.
83. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding: (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit, a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain that is an anti-CD19 binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit, a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain that is an anti-CD22 binding domain.
84. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 82 or 83, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked.
85. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 82-84, wherein the first TFP, the second TFP, or both incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
86. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-85, wherein the encoded first antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP by a first linker sequence, the encoded second antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP by a second linker sequence, or both the first antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP by the first linker sequence and the encoded second antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP by the second linker sequence.
87. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 86, wherein the first linker sequence and the second linker sequence comprise (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4.
88. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-87, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR extracellular domain.
89. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-88, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR transmembrane domain.
90. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-89, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR intracellular domain.
91. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-90, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise (i) a TCR extracellular domain, (ii) a TCR transmembrane domain, and (iii) a TCR intracellular domain, wherein at least two of (i), (ii), and (iii) are from the same TCR subunit.
92. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-91, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma or CD3 delta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one modification thereto.
93. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-92, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise an intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from a functional signaling domain of 4-1BB and/or a functional signaling domain of CD3 zeta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one modification thereto.
94. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-93, wherein the first human or humanized antibody domain, the second human or humanized antibody domain, or both comprise an antibody fragment.
95. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-94, wherein the first human or humanized antibody domain, the second human or humanized antibody domain, or both comprise a scFv or a VH domain.
96. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-95, encoding (i) a light chain (LC) CDR1, LC CDR2 and LC CDR3 of an anti-CD19 light chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 25, SEQ ID NO: 27 and SEQ ID NO: 29, respectively, and/or (ii) a heavy chain (HC) CDR1, HC CDR2 and HC CDR3 of an anti-CD19 heavy chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 31, SEQ ID NO: 33 and SEQ ID NO: 35, respectively.
97. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-96, encoding a light chain variable region, wherein the light chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49.
98. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-97, encoding a heavy chain variable region, wherein the heavy chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51.
99. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-80, 82 and 84-98, encoding (i) a light chain (LC) CDR1, LC CDR2 and LC CDR3 of an anti-BCMA light chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 37, SEQ ID NO: 39 and SEQ ID NO: 41, respectively, and/or (ii) a heavy chain (HC) CDR1, HC CDR2 and HC CDR3 of an anti-BCMA heavy chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 43, SEQ ID NO: 45 and SEQ ID NO: 47, respectively.
100. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-80, 82 and 84-99, encoding a light chain variable region, wherein the light chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 53, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 53.
101. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-80, 82 and 84-100, encoding a heavy chain variable region, wherein the heavy chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 55, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 55.
102. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any of one of claims 68-80, 82 and 84-101, wherein the anti-CD22 antigen binding domain comprises a variable region as described herein or one or more CDRs as described herein.
103. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-102, wherein the encoded first TFP, the encoded second TFP, or both include an extracellular domain of a TCR subunit that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
104. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-103, wherein the encoded first TFP and the encoded second TFP include a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
105. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-104, wherein the encoded first TFP and the encoded second TFP include a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a TCR zeta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, CD45, CD4, CD5, CD8, CD9, CD16, CD22, CD33, CD28, CD37, CD64, CD80, CD86, CD134, CD137, CD154, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
106. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claims 36-37, wherein the TCR subunit and the binding ligand are operatively linked.
107. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 43, wherein the TCR subunit and the antibody domain are operatively linked.
108. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 36-37, 43 and 106-107, wherein the TFP incorporates into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
109. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-13, 31-37, 106 and 108, wherein the binding ligand is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence.
110. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 38-43 and 107-108, wherein the encoded antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence.
111. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 109, wherein the linker sequence comprises (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4.
112. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-111, wherein the TCR subunit comprises a TCR extracellular domain.
113. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-112, wherein the TCR subunit comprises a TCR transmembrane domain.
114. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-113, wherein the TCR subunit comprises a TCR intracellular domain.
115. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-114, wherein the TCR subunit comprises (i) a TCR extracellular domain, (ii) a TCR transmembrane domain, and (iii) a TCR intracellular domain, and wherein at least two of (i), (ii), and (iii) are from the same TCR subunit.
116. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-115, wherein the TCR subunit comprises a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one modification thereto.
117. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-116, wherein the TCR subunit comprises an intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from a functional signaling domain of 4-1BB and/or a functional signaling domain of CD3 zeta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one modification thereto.
118. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-13, 31-37, 106, 108-109 and 111-117, wherein the binding ligand comprises a CD16-binding antibody or antibody fragment.
119. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 38-43, 107-108 and 111-117, wherein the human or humanized antibody domain comprises an antibody fragment.
120. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 38-43, 107-108, 111-117 and 119, wherein the human or humanized antibody domain comprises a scFv or a VH domain.
121. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-30, 44-67 and 111-117, encoding an NKG2D amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to an NKG2D ligand provided herein.
122. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-13, 31-37 and 106, 108-109 and 111-118, encoding a CD16 amino acid sequence with about 70 to about 100% sequence identity to a CD16 polypeptide provided herein.
123. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 38-43, 107-108, 111-117 and 119-120, encoding (i) a light chain (LC) CDR1, LC CDR2 and LC CDR3 of an anti-ROR1 light chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to a light chain (LC) CDR1, LC CDR2 and LC CDR3 of an anti-ROR1 light chain binding domain provided herein, respectively, and/or (ii) a heavy chain (HC) CDR1, HC CDR2 and HC CDR3 of an anti-ROR1 heavy chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to a heavy chain (HC) CDR1, HC CDR2 and HC CDR3 of an anti-ROR1 heavy chain binding domain provided herein, respectively.
124. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 38-43, 107-108, 111-117, 119-120 and 123, encoding a light chain variable region, wherein the light chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of a light chain variable region provided herein, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of a light chain variable region provided herein.
125. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 38-43, 107-108, 111-117, 119-120 and 123-124, encoding a heavy chain variable region, wherein the heavy chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of a heavy chain variable region provided herein, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of a heavy chain variable region provided herein.
126. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67 and 106-125, wherein the TFP includes an extracellular domain of a TCR subunit that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
127. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67 and 106-126, wherein the encoded TFP includes a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
128. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67 and 106-127, wherein the encoded TFP includes a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a TCR zeta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, CD45, CD4, CD5, CD8, CD9, CD16, CD22, CD33, CD28, CD37, CD64, CD80, CD86, CD134, CD137, CD154, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
129. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-128, further comprising a sequence encoding a costimulatory domain.
130. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 129, wherein the costimulatory domain is a functional signaling domain obtained from a protein selected from the group consisting of OX40, CD2, CD27, CD28, CDS, ICAM-1, LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18), ICOS (CD278), and 4-1BB (CD137), and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto.
131. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67 and 106-130, wherein the at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto comprise a modification of an amino acid that mediates cell signaling or a modification of an amino acid that is phosphorylated in response to a ligand binding to the TFP.
132. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105 and 129-130, further comprising a sequence encoding an intracellular signaling domain
133. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130 and 132, further comprising a leader sequence.
134. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130 and 133, further comprising a protease cleavage site.
135. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130 and 134, wherein the at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto comprise a modification of an amino acid that mediates cell signaling or a modification of an amino acid that is phosphorylated in response to a ligand binding to the first TFP, the second TFP, or both.
136. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-135, wherein the isolated nucleic acid molecule is mRNA.
137. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67, 106-131 and 136, wherein the TFP includes an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) of a TCR subunit that comprises an ITAM or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, CD3 delta TCR subunit, TCR zeta chain, Fc epsilon receptor 1 chain, Fc epsilon receptor 2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2a chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 3a chain, Fc gamma receptor 3b chain, Fc beta receptor 1 chain, TYROBP (DAP12), CD5, CD16a, CD16b, CD22, CD23, CD32, CD64, CD79a, CD79b, CD89, CD278, CD66d, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto.
138. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130 and 136, wherein the first TFP, the second TFP, or both include an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) of a TCR subunit that comprises an ITAM or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, CD3 delta TCR subunit, TCR zeta chain, Fc epsilon receptor 1 chain, Fc epsilon receptor 2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2a chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 3a chain, Fc gamma receptor 3b chain, Fc beta receptor 1 chain, TYROBP (DAP12), CD5, CD16a, CD16b, CD22, CD23, CD32, CD64, CD79a, CD79b, CD89, CD278, CD66d, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto.
139. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claims 137-138, wherein the ITAM replaces an ITAM of CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, or CD3 epsilon.
140. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 137-138, wherein the ITAM is selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and CD3 delta TCR subunit and replaces a different ITAM selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and CD3 delta TCR subunit.
141. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-140, wherein the nucleic acid comprises a nucleotide analog.
142. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 141, wherein the nucleotide analog is selected from the group consisting of 2′-O-methyl, 2′-O-methoxyethyl (2′-O-MOE), 2′-O-aminopropyl, 2′-deoxy, T-deoxy-2′-fluoro, 2′-O-aminopropyl (2′-O-AP), 2′-O-dimethylaminoethyl (2′-O-DMAOE), 2′-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2′-O-DMAP), T-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2′-O-DMAEOE), 2′-O-N-methylacetamido (2′-O-NMA) modified, a locked nucleic acid (LNA), an ethylene nucleic acid (ENA), a peptide nucleic acid (PNA), a 1′,5′-anhydrohexitol nucleic acid (HNA), a morpholino, a methylphosphonate nucleotide, a thiolphosphonate nucleotide, and a 2′-fluoro N3-P5′-phosphoramidite.
143. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-142, further comprising a leader sequence.
144. An isolated polypeptide molecule encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-143.
145. The isolated polypeptide molecule of claim 144, wherein the isolated polypeptide comprises a first polypeptide encoded by a first nucleic acid molecule and a second polypeptide encoded by a second nucleic acid molecule.
146. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
147. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.
148. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally integrating into an endogenous TCR complex.
149. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
150. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.
151. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally integrating into an endogenous TCR complex.
152. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human NKG2D polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
153. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human NKG2D polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.
154. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a human NKG2D polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally integrating into an endogenous TCR complex.
155. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising (a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and(b) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
156. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising (a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and(b) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain,wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.
157. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising (a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and(b) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain,wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally integrating into an endogenous TCR complex.
158. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-157, comprising an antibody or antibody fragment comprising a human or humanized anti-CD 19 binding domain, a humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
159. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising (a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and(b) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
160. An isolated recombinant first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.
161. An isolated recombinant first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally integrating into an endogenous TCR complex.
162. The isolated TFP molecule of claim 149, comprising an antibody or antibody fragment comprising a human or humanized anti-ROR1 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
163. The isolated TFP molecule of any one of claims 149-151 and 162, wherein the anti-ROR1 binding domain is a scFv or a VH domain.
164. The isolated TFP molecule of any one of claims 149-151 and 162-163, wherein the anti-ROR1 binding domain comprises a heavy chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of an anti-ROR1 light chain provided herein, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications.
165. The isolated TFP molecule of any one of claims 149-151 and 162-164, wherein the anti-ROR1 binding domain comprises a light chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of an anti-ROR1 heavy chain provided herein, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications.
166. The isolated TFP molecule of any one of claims 146-154 and 162-165, comprising a TCR extracellular domain that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
167. The isolated TFP molecule of any one of claims 146-154 and 162-166, wherein the TCR extracellular domain is operably connected by a linker sequence.
168. The isolated TFP molecule of claim 167, wherein the linker region comprises (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4.
169. The isolated TFP molecule of any one of claims 146-154 and 162-168, further comprising a sequence encoding a costimulatory domain.
170. The isolated TFP molecule of any one of claims 146-154 and 162-169, further comprising a sequence encoding an intracellular signaling domain.
171. The isolated TFP molecule of any one of claims 146-154 and 162-170, further comprising a leader sequence.
172. A nucleic acid comprising a sequence encoding a TFP of any one of claims 146-154 and 162-171.
173. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 159-161, comprising an antibody or antibody fragment comprising a human or humanized anti-CD 19 binding domain, a humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
174. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173, wherein the anti-CD19 binding domain, the anti-BCMA binding domain, the anti-CD22 binding domain, or a combination thereof are a scFv or a VH domain.
175. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-174, wherein the anti-CD19 binding domain comprises a heavy chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications.
176. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-175, wherein the anti-CD19 binding domain comprises a light chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications.
177. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-158 or 174-176, wherein the anti-BCMA binding domain comprises a heavy chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 55, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications.
178. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-158 or 174-177, wherein the anti-BCMA binding domain comprises a light chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 53, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications.
179. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any of claims 159-161 and 173-174, wherein the anti-CD22 binding domain comprises a variable region as described herein or one or more CDRs as described herein.
180. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-179, comprising a TCR extracellular domain that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
181. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-158, 174-178, or 180, wherein the anti-CD 19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the anti-BCMA binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a second linker sequence.
182. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 159-161 and or 173-174, wherein the anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the anti-CD22 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a second linker sequence.
183. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of claim 181 or 182, wherein the first linker sequence and the second linker sequence comprise (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4.
184. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-183, further comprising a costimulatory domain.
185. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-184, further comprising an intracellular signaling domain.
186. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-185, further comprising a leader sequence.
187. A nucleic acid comprising a sequence encoding the isolated recombinant TFP of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-186.
188. The nucleic acid of claim 187, wherein the nucleic acid comprises a first nucleic acid encoding the first TFP molecule and a second nucleic acid encoding the second TFP molecule.
189. The nucleic acid of any one of claim 172 or 187-188, wherein the nucleic acid is selected from the group consisting of a DNA and a RNA.
190. The nucleic acid of claim 172 or 189, wherein the nucleic acid is a mRNA.
191. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 172-190, wherein the nucleic acid comprises a nucleotide analog.
192. The nucleic acid of claim 191, wherein the nucleotide analog is selected from the group consisting of 2′-O-methyl, 2′-O-methoxyethyl (2′-O-MOE), 2′-O-aminopropyl, 2′-deoxy, T-deoxy-2′-fluoro, 2′-O-aminopropyl (2′-O-AP), 2′-O-dimethylaminoethyl (2′-O-DMAOE), 2′-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2′-O-DMAP), T-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2′-O-DMAEOE), 2′-O-N-methylacetamido (2′-O-NMA) modified, a locked nucleic acid (LNA), an ethylene nucleic acid (ENA), a peptide nucleic acid (PNA), a 1′,5′-anhydrohexitol nucleic acid (HNA), a morpholino, a methylphosphonate nucleotide, a thiolphosphonate nucleotide, and a 2′-fluoro N3-P5′-phosphoramidite.
193. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 172-192, further comprising a promoter.
194. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 172-193, wherein the nucleic acid is an in vitro transcribed nucleic acid.
195. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 172-194, wherein the nucleic acid further comprises a sequence encoding a poly(A) tail.
196. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 172-195, wherein the nucleic acid further comprises a 3′UTR sequence.
197. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 187-196, wherein the nucleic acid further comprises a sequencing encoding a protease cleavage site.
198. A vector comprising a nucleic acid molecule encoding a TFP of any one of claims 146-154 and 162-171.
199. A vector comprising a nucleic acid molecule encoding the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-175.
200. The vector of claim 199, wherein the vector comprises a) a first vector comprising a first nucleic acid molecule encoding the first TFP; and b) a second vector comprising a second nucleic acid molecule encoding the second TFP.
201. The vector of any one of claims 198-200, wherein the vector is selected from the group consisting of a DNA, a RNA, a plasmid, a lentivirus vector, adenoviral vector, a Rous sarcoma viral (RSV) vector, or a retrovirus vector.
202. The vector of any one of claim 198-201, further comprising a promoter.
203. The vector of any one of claims 198-202, wherein the vector is an in vitro transcribed vector.
204. The vector of any one of claims 198-203, wherein the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a poly(A) tail.
205. The vector of any one of claims 198-204, wherein the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a 3′UTR.
206. The vector of any one of claims 199-205, wherein the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a protease cleavage site.
207. A cell comprising the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67, 106-131, 136-137 and 139-143, the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the TFP molecule of any one of claims 146-154 and 162-171, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 172-196, the vector of any one of claims 198-205.
208. A cell comprising the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130, 132-136 and 138-143, the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-186, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 187-197, or the vector of any one of claims 199-206.
209. The cell of claim 207, wherein the cell is a human T cell.
210. The cell of claim 209, wherein the T cell is a CD8+ or CD4+ T cell.
211. The cell of any one of claims 207-210, further comprising a nucleic acid encoding an inhibitory molecule that comprises a first polypeptide that comprises at least a portion of an inhibitory molecule, associated with a second polypeptide that comprises a positive signal from an intracellular signaling domain.
212. The cell of claim 211, wherein the inhibitory molecule comprises a first polypeptide that comprises at least a portion of PD1 and a second polypeptide comprising a costimulatory domain and primary signaling domain.
213. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human or humanized CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
214. A protein complex comprising: (i) a TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and(ii) at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.
215. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T cell comprising at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human or humanized anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T cell.
216. A protein complex comprising: (i) a TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and(ii) at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.
217. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human NKG2D polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
218. A protein complex comprising: (i) a TFP molecule comprising a human NKG2D polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and(ii) at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.
219. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising an isolated recombinant TFP molecule, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and b) second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
220. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising an isolated recombinant TFP molecule, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and b) second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
221. A protein complex comprising: (i) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain;(ii) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and(iii) at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.
222. A protein complex comprising: (i) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain;(ii) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and(iii) at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.
223. The protein complex of any one of claims 214, 216 or 218, wherein the TCR comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and a CD3 delta TCR subunit.
224. The protein complex of claim 218 or 223, wherein the NKG2D ligand or a fragment thereof is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence.
225. The protein complex of claim 214 or 217, wherein the CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence.
226. The protein complex of claim 216 or 223, wherein the anti-ROR1 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain by a linker sequence.
227. The protein complex of claim 217, wherein the linker region comprises (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4.
228. A protein complex comprising (a) a TFP encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67, 106-131, 136-137 and 139-143, and(b) at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.
229. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising at least two different TFP proteins per the protein complex of any one of claims 214 and 216-218 and 223-228.
230. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising at least two different TFP molecules encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67, 106-131, 136-137 and 139-143.
231. The protein complex of claim 221 or 222, wherein the TFP comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and a CD3 delta TCR subunit.
232. The protein complex of claim 221 or 231, wherein the human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP molecule by a second linker sequence.
233. The protein complex of claim 231 or 232, wherein the human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the human or humanized anti-CD20 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP molecule by a second linker sequence.
234. The protein complex of claim 232 or 233, wherein the first linker sequence and the second linker sequence comprise (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4.
235. A protein complex comprising (a) a first TFP and a second TFP encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130, 132-136 and 138-143, and(b) at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.
236. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule per the protein complex of any one of claims 221-222 and 231-235.
237. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130, 132-136 and 138-143.
238. A population of human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human or humanized CD16 polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
239. A population of human CD8+ or CD4+ T cells, wherein the T cells of the population individually or collectively comprise at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human or humanized anti-Receptor Tyrosine Kinase Like Orphan Receptor 1 (ROR1) binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T cell.
240. A population of human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise at least two TFP molecules, the TFP molecules comprising a human NKG2D polypeptide or a fragment thereof, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
241. A population of human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise a first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule, the first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD 19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain and the second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule are capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
242. A population of human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise a first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule, the first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD 19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain and the second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule are capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
243. A population of human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130, 132-136 and 138-143.
244. A population of human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise at least two TFP molecules encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67, 106-131, 136-137 and 139-143.
245. A method of making a cell comprising transducing a T-cell with the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67, 106-131, 136-137 and 139-143, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 172 and 189-196, or the vector of any one of claims 198 and 201-205.
246. A method of generating a population of RNA-engineered cells comprising introducing an in vitro transcribed RNA or synthetic RNA into a cell, where the RNA comprises a nucleic acid encoding the TFP molecule of any one of claims 146-154 and 162-171.
247. A method of generating a population of RNA-engineered cells comprising introducing an in vitro transcribed RNA or synthetic RNA into a cell, where the RNA comprises a nucleic acid encoding the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-186.
248. A method of providing an anti-tumor immunity in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67, 106-131, 136-137 and 139-143, the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the TFP molecule of any one of claims 146-154 and 162-171, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 172 and 189-196, the vector of any one of claims 198 and 201-205, or the cell of any one of claims 207, 209-213, 215 and 229-230, 238-240 and 244-246.
249. A method of providing an anti-tumor immunity in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130, 132-136 and 138-143, the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-186, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 187-197, the vector of any one of claims 199-206, or the cell of any one of claims 208-212, 236-237, 241-243 and 247.
250. The method of claim 248, wherein the cell is an autologous T-cell.
251. The method of claim 248, wherein the cell is an allogeneic T-cell.
252. The method of any one of claims 248-251, wherein the mammal is a human.
253. A method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of a tumor-associated antigen, comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-13, 31-37, 106, 108-109, 111-118, 122, 126-131, 136-137 and 139-143, the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the TFP molecule of any one of claims 146-148 and 166-171, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 172 and 189-196, the vector of any one of claims 198 and 201-205, or the cell of any one of claims 207 and 209-214.
254. A method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of a ROR1, comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 38-43, 107-108, 110-117, 119-120, 123-125, 126-131, 136-137 and 139-143, the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the TFP molecule of any one of claims 149-151 and 162-171, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 172 and 189-196, the vector of any one of claims 198 and 201-205, or the cell of any one of claims 207, 209-212 and 215.
255. A method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of a NKG2D receptor, comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-30, 44-67, 111-117, 121, 126-131, 136-137 and 139-143, the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the TFP molecule of any one of claims 152-154 and 166-171, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 172 and 189-196, the vector of any one of claims 198 and 201-205, or the cell of any one of claims 207, 209-212, 229-230, 240 and 244-246.
256. The method of claim 255, wherein the disease associated with expression of an anti-NKG2D receptor is selected from the group consisting of a dysplasia, a proliferative disease, a cancer, a malignancy, a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of an anti-NKG2D receptor, inflammatory disease, rheumatoid arthritis, colitis, celiac disease, intestinal inflammation, multiple sclerosis, alopecia areata, type 1 diabetes, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, atherosclerosis, and metabolic syndrome associated with type 2 diabetes.
257. The method of claim 255, wherein the disease associated with expression of an anti-NKG2D receptor is an infectious disease.
258. A method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of CD19, BCMA, or CD22 comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130, 132-136 and 138-143, the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-186, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 187-197, the vector of any one of claims 199-206, or the cell of any one of claims 208-212, 236-237, 241-243 and 247.
259. The method of claim 258, wherein the disease associated with CD19, BCMA, or CD22 expression is selected from the group consisting of a proliferative disease, a cancer, a malignancy, myelodysplasia, a myelodysplastic syndrome, a preleukemia, a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of CD19, a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of BCMA, and a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of CD22.
260. The method of claim 254, wherein the disease associated with ROR1 expression is selected from the group consisting of a dysplasia, a proliferative disease, a cancer, a malignancy, and a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of ROR1.
261. The method of claim 253, wherein the disease is a cancer selected from the group consisting of mesothelioma, papillary serous ovarian adenocarcinoma, clear cell acute lymphoid leukemia (T-ALL), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, B cell prolymphocytic leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Burkitt's lymphoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia, small cell-follicular lymphoma, large cell-follicular lymphoma, malignant lymphoproliferative conditions, MALT lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, Marginal zone lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplasia, myelodysplastic syndrome, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, pre-leukemia, ovarian carcinoma, mixed Mullerian ovarian carcinoma, endometroid mucinous ovarian carcinoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma, uterine serous carcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, extrahepatic bile duct carcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma, colorectal adenocarcinoma, breast adenocarcinoma, renal cancer, colon cancer, gastric cancer, autoimmune disease, and combinations thereof.
262. The method of claim 254, wherein the disease is a cancer selected from the group consisting of mesothelioma, papillary serous ovarian adenocarcinoma, clear cell acute lymphoid leukemia (T-ALL), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), B cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, B cell prolymphocytic leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Burkitt's lymphoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia, small cell-follicular lymphoma, large cell-follicular lymphoma, malignant lymphoproliferative conditions, MALT lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, Marginal zone lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplasia, myelodysplastic syndrome, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, pre-leukemia, ovarian carcinoma, mixed Mullerian ovarian carcinoma, endometroid mucinous ovarian carcinoma, pancreatic adenocarcinoma, ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma, uterine serous carcinoma, lung adenocarcinoma, extrahepatic bile duct carcinoma, gastric adenocarcinoma, esophageal adenocarcinoma, colorectal adenocarcinoma, breast adenocarcinoma, renal cancer, colon cancer, gastric cancer, a disease associated with ROR1 expression, and combinations thereof.
263. The method of claim 255, wherein the disease is a cancer selected from the group consisting of Ewing's sarcoma, glioma, neuroblastoma, multiple myeloma, melanoma, leukemia (e.g., AML, CML, ad CLL), ovarian carcinoma, bladder carcinoma, breast carcinoma, lung carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, colon carcinoma, renal carcinoma, and prostate carcinoma.
264. The method of claim 258, wherein the disease is a hematologic cancer selected from the group consisting of B-cell acute lymphoid leukemia (B-ALL), T-cell acute lymphoid leukemia (T-ALL), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), B cell prolymphocytic leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Burkitt's lymphoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia, small cell-follicular lymphoma, large cell-follicular lymphoma, malignant lymphoproliferative conditions, MALT lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, Marginal zone lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplasia, myelodysplastic syndrome, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, preleukemia, a disease associated with CD19, BCMA, or CD22 expression, and combinations thereof.
265. The method of claim 253, wherein the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that increases the efficacy of a cell expressing a TFP molecule.
266. The method of claim 253, wherein the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with an antibody or fragment thereof that specifically binds to a cell surface-associated antigen on a tumor cell.
267. The method of claim 258, wherein the cells expressing a first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that increases the efficacy of a cell expressing the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule.
268. The method of any one of claims 255-257, 261, 263 and 265, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having the antigen domain.
269. The method of any one of claims 255-257, 261, 263, 265 and 268, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having the antigen domain comprising the ligand NKG2D.
270. The method of any one of claims 253, 261, 265 and 266, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared to a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) capable of binding to the cell surface-associated antigen.
271. The method of any one of claims 254 and 260-262, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared to a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing an anti-ROR1 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR).
272. The method of any one of claims 258, 259, 264 and 267, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing: (a) an anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR);(b) an anti-BCMA CAR;(c) an anti-CD22 CAR;(d) an anti-CD19 CAR and an anti-BCMA CAR;(e) an anti-CD19CAR and an anti-CD22CAR; or(f) a combination thereof.
273. The method of any one of claims 253-257, 260-263, 265-266, 268-271, wherein the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that ameliorates one or more side effects associated with administration of a cell expressing a TFP molecule.
274. The method of any one of claims 254, 260-262 and 265, wherein the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with a second therapeutic agent.
275. The method of any one of claims 254, 260-262, 265 and 271, wherein the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that treats the disease associated with ROR1.
276. The method of any one of claims 255-257, 261, 263, 265 and 273, wherein the cells expressing a TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that treats the disease associated with an anti-NKG2D receptor.
277. The method of any one of claims 258, 259, 264, 267 and 272, wherein the cells expressing the first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that ameliorates one or more side effects associated with administration of a cell expressing the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule.
278. The method of any one of claims 258, 259, 264, 267, 272 and 277, wherein the cells expressing the first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that treats the disease associated with CD19, BCMA, or CD22.
279. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 1-67, 106-131, 136-137 and 139-143, the isolated polypeptide molecule of claim 144, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the isolated TFP of any one of claims 146-154 and 162-171, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 172 and 189-196, the vector of any one claims 198 and 201-205, the complex of any one of claims 214 and 216-218 and 223-228, or the cell of any one of claims 207, 209-213, 215 and 229-230, 238-240 and 244-246, for use as a medicament.
280. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130, 132-136 and 138-143, the isolated polypeptide molecule of claim 144, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-186, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 187-197, the vector of any one claims 199-206, the complex of any one of claims 221-222, 231-237, 241-243, 247, 249-252, 258-259, 264, 267, 272 and 277-278, or the cell of any one of claims 208-212, 236-237, 241-243 and 247, for use as a medicament.
281. A method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of ROR1 comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 38-43, 107-108, 110-117, 119-120, 123-125, 126-131, 136-137 and 139-143, the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the TFP molecule of any one of claims 149-151 and 162-171, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 172 and 189-196, the vector of any one of claims 198 and 201-205, or the cell of any one of claims 207, 209-212 and 215, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T cell expressing an anti-ROR1 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR).
282. A method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of an anti-NKG2D receptor comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 14-30, 44-67, 111-117, 121, 126-131, 136-137 and 139-143, the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the TFP molecule of any one of claims 152-154 and 166-171, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 172 and 189-196, the vector of any one of claims 198 and 201-205, or the cell of any one of claims 207, 209-212, 229-230, 240 and 244-246, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having the antigen domain comprising the ligand NKG2D.
283. A method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of CD19, BCMA, or CD22 comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 68-105, 129-130, 132-136 and 138-143, the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 144, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 155-161 and 173-186, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 187-197, the vector of any one of claims 199-206, or the cell of any one of claims 208-212, 236-237, 241-243 and 247, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared to a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing: (a) an anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR);(b) an anti-BCMA CAR;(c) an anti-CD22 CAR;(d) an anti-CD19 CAR and an anti-BCMA CAR;(e) an anti-CD19CAR and an anti-CD22CAR; or(f) a combination thereof.
284. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (i) a TCR subunit comprising (1) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(2) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon; and(ii) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (i) a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
285. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (i) a TCR subunit comprising (1) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(2) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 gamma; and(ii) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (i) a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
286. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (i) a TCR subunit comprising (1) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(2) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 delta; and(ii) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (i) a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
287. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (i) a TCR subunit comprising (1) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(2) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR alpha; and(ii) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (i) a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
288. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising: (i) a TCR subunit comprising (1) at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(2) a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain of TCR beta; and(ii) a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising (i) a TCR subunit comprising at least a portion of a TCR extracellular domain, and(ii) a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain;wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked, andwherein the first TFP and the second TFP incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
289. The isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule of claim 284-288, wherein the TCR subunit of the second TFP further comprises a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain from an intracellular signaling domain or a functional fragment thereof a selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha, a TCR beta, a CD3 epsilon, a CD3 gamma, and a CD3 delta.
290. The isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-289, wherein the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-CD 19 binding domain.
291. The isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-290, wherein the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) binding domain.
292. The isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule of any of claims 284-290, wherein the first antigen binding domain or the second antigen binding domain is an anti-CD22 binding domain.
293. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding: (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit, a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain that is an anti-CD19 binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit, a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain that is an anti-BCMA binding domain.
294. An isolated recombinant nucleic acid molecule encoding: (a) a first T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit, a first human or humanized antibody domain comprising a first antigen binding domain that is an anti-CD19 binding domain; and(b) a second T-cell receptor (TCR) fusion protein (TFP) comprising a TCR subunit, a second human or humanized antibody domain comprising a second antigen binding domain that is an anti-CD22 binding domain.
295. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 293 or 294, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP and the first antibody domain are operatively linked and the TCR subunit of the second TFP and the second antibody domain are operatively linked.
296. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 293-295, wherein the first TFP, the second TFP, or both incorporate into a TCR when expressed in a T-cell.
297. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-296, wherein the encoded first antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP by a first linker sequence, the encoded second antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP by a second linker sequence, or both the first antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP by the first linker sequence and the encoded second antigen binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP by the second linker sequence.
298. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 297, wherein the first linker sequence and the second linker sequence comprise (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4.
299. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-298, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR extracellular domain.
300. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-299, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR transmembrane domain.
301. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-300, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR intracellular domain.
302. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-301, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise (i) a TCR extracellular domain, (ii) a TCR transmembrane domain, and (iii) a TCR intracellular domain, wherein at least two of (i), (ii), and (iii) are from the same TCR subunit.
303. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-302, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise a TCR intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from an intracellular signaling domain of CD3 epsilon, CD3 gamma or CD3 delta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one modification thereto.
304. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-303, wherein the TCR subunit of the first TFP, the TCR subunit of the second TFP, or both comprise an intracellular domain comprising a stimulatory domain selected from a functional signaling domain of 4-1BB and/or a functional signaling domain of CD3 zeta, or an amino acid sequence having at least one modification thereto.
305. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-304, wherein the first human or humanized antibody domain, the second human or humanized antibody domain, or both comprise an antibody fragment.
306. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-305, wherein the first human or humanized antibody domain, the second human or humanized antibody domain, or both comprise a scFv or a VH domain.
307. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-306, encoding (i) a light chain (LC) CDR1, LC CDR2 and LC CDR3 of an anti-CD19 light chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 25, SEQ ID NO: 27 and SEQ ID NO: 29, respectively, and/or (ii) a heavy chain (HC) CDR1, HC CDR2 and HC CDR3 of an anti-CD19 heavy chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 31, SEQ ID NO: 33 and SEQ ID NO: 35, respectively.
308. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-307, encoding a light chain variable region, wherein the light chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49.
309. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-308, encoding a heavy chain variable region, wherein the heavy chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51.
310. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-291, 293, 295-309, encoding (i) a light chain (LC) CDR1, LC CDR2 and LC CDR3 of an anti-BCMA light chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 37, SEQ ID NO: 39 and SEQ ID NO: 41, respectively, and/or (ii) a heavy chain (HC) CDR1, HC CDR2 and HC CDR3 of an anti-BCMA heavy chain binding domain amino acid sequence with 70-100% sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 43, SEQ ID NO: 45 and SEQ ID NO: 47, respectively.
311. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-291, 293, 295-310, encoding a light chain variable region, wherein the light chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 53, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a light chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 53.
312. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-291, 293, 295-311, encoding a heavy chain variable region, wherein the heavy chain variable region comprises an amino acid sequence having at least one but not more than 30 modifications of a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 55, or a sequence with 95-99% identity to a heavy chain variable region amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 55.
313. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any of claims 284-291, 293, 295-312, wherein the anti-CD22 antigen binding domain comprises a variable region as described herein or one or more CDRs as described herein.
314. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-313, wherein the encoded first TFP, the encoded second TFP, or both include an extracellular domain of a TCR subunit that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
315. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-314, wherein the encoded first TFP and the encoded second TFP include a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
316. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-315, wherein the encoded first TFP and the encoded second TFP include a transmembrane domain that comprises a transmembrane domain of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a TCR zeta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, CD45, CD4, CD5, CD8, CD9, CD16, CD22, CD33, CD28, CD37, CD64, CD80, CD86, CD134, CD137, CD154, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
317. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-316, further comprising a sequence encoding a costimulatory domain.
318. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 317, wherein the costimulatory domain is a functional signaling domain obtained from a protein selected from the group consisting of OX40, CD2, CD27, CD28, CDS, ICAM-1, LFA-1 (CD11a/CD18), ICOS (CD278), and 4-1BB (CD137), and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto.
319. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-318, further comprising a sequence encoding an intracellular signaling domain.
320. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-319, further comprising a leader sequence.
321. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-320, further comprising a protease cleavage site.
322. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-321, wherein the at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto comprise a modification of an amino acid that mediates cell signaling or a modification of an amino acid that is phosphorylated in response to a ligand binding to the first TFP, the second TFP, or both.
323. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-322, wherein the isolated nucleic acid molecule is an mRNA.
324. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-323, wherein the first TFP, the second TFP, or both include an immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) of a TCR subunit that comprises an ITAM or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, CD3 delta TCR subunit, TCR zeta chain, Fc epsilon receptor 1 chain, Fc epsilon receptor 2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2a chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b1 chain, Fc gamma receptor 2b2 chain, Fc gamma receptor 3a chain, Fc gamma receptor 3b chain, Fc beta receptor 1 chain, TYROBP (DAP12), CD5, CD16a, CD16b, CD22, CD23, CD32, CD64, CD79a, CD79b, CD89, CD278, CD66d, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications thereto.
325. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 324, wherein the ITAM replaces an ITAM of CD3 gamma, CD3 delta, or CD3 epsilon.
326. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 324, wherein the ITAM is selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and CD3 delta TCR subunit and replaces a different ITAM selected from the group consisting of CD3 zeta TCR subunit, CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and CD3 delta TCR subunit.
327. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-326, wherein the nucleic acid comprises a nucleotide analog.
328. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of claim 327, wherein the nucleotide analog is selected from the group consisting of 2′-O-methyl, 2′-O-methoxyethyl (2′-O-MOE), 2′-O-aminopropyl, 2′-deoxy, T-deoxy-2′-fluoro, 2′-O-aminopropyl (2′-O-AP), 2′-O-dimethylaminoethyl (2′-O-DMAOE), 2′-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2′-O-DMAP), T-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2′-O-DMAEOE), 2′-O-N-methylacetamido (2′-O-NMA) modified, a locked nucleic acid (LNA), an ethylene nucleic acid (ENA), a peptide nucleic acid (PNA), a 1′,5′-anhydrohexitol nucleic acid (HNA), a morpholino, a methylphosphonate nucleotide, a thiolphosphonate nucleotide, and a 2′-fluoro N3-P5′-phosphoramidite.
329. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-328, further comprising a leader sequence.
330. An isolated polypeptide molecule encoded by the nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-329.
331. The isolated polypeptide molecule of claim 330, wherein the isolated polypeptide comprises a first polypeptide encoded by a first nucleic acid molecule and a second polypeptide encoded by a second nucleic acid molecule.
332. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising (a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and(b) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
333. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising (a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and(b) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.
334. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising (a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and(b) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally integrating into an endogenous TCR complex.
335. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 332-334, comprising an antibody or antibody fragment comprising a human or humanized anti-CD 19 binding domain, a humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
336. An isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising (a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and(b) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
337. An isolated recombinant first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide.
338. An isolated recombinant first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular signaling domain, wherein the first TFP molecule is capable of functionally integrating into an endogenous TCR complex.
339. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-338, comprising an antibody or antibody fragment comprising a human or humanized anti-CD 19 binding domain, a humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain.
340. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-339, wherein the anti-CD19 binding domain, the anti-BCMA binding domain, the anti-CD22 binding domain, or a combination thereof are a scFv or a VH domain.
341. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-340, wherein the anti-CD19 binding domain comprises a heavy chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 51, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications.
342. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-341, wherein the anti-CD19 binding domain comprises a light chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 49, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications.
343. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-338 or 340-342, wherein the anti-BCMA binding domain comprises a heavy chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 55, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications.
344. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-338 or 340-343, wherein the anti-BCMA binding domain comprises a light chain with 95-100% identity to an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 53, a functional fragment thereof, or an amino acid sequence thereof having at least one but not more than 30 modifications.
345. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any of claims 336-342, wherein the anti-CD22 binding domain comprises a variable region as described herein or one or more CDRs as described herein.
346. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-345, comprising a TCR extracellular domain that comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of a TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, a CD3 delta TCR subunit, functional fragments thereof, and amino acid sequences thereof having at least one but not more than 20 modifications.
347. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-338, 340-343, or 345, wherein the anti-CD 19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the anti-BCMA binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a second linker sequence.
348. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-338 or 344-345, wherein the anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the anti-CD22 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a second linker sequence.
349. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of claim 347 or 348, wherein the first linker sequence and the second linker sequence comprise (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4.
350. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-349, further comprising a costimulatory domain.
351. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-350, further comprising an intracellular signaling domain.
352. The isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 336-351, further comprising a leader sequence.
353. A nucleic acid comprising a sequence encoding the isolated recombinant TFP of any one of claims 332-352.
354. The nucleic acid of claim 353, wherein the nucleic acid comprises a first nucleic acid encoding the first TFP molecule and a second nucleic acid encoding the second TFP molecule.
355. The nucleic acid of claim 353 or 354, wherein the nucleic acid is selected from the group consisting of a DNA and an RNA.
356. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-355, wherein the nucleic acid is an mRNA.
357. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-356, wherein the nucleic acid comprises a nucleotide analog.
358. The nucleic acid of claim 357, wherein the nucleotide analog is selected from the group consisting of 2′-O-methyl, 2′-O-methoxyethyl (2′-O-MOE), 2′-O-aminopropyl, 2′-deoxy, T-deoxy-2′-fluoro, 2′-O-aminopropyl (2′-O-AP), 2′-O-dimethylaminoethyl (2′-O-DMAOE), 2′-O-dimethylaminopropyl (2′-O-DMAP), T-O-dimethylaminoethyloxyethyl (2′-O-DMAEOE), 2′-O-N-methylacetamido (2′-O-NMA) modified, a locked nucleic acid (LNA), an ethylene nucleic acid (ENA), a peptide nucleic acid (PNA), a 1′,5′-anhydrohexitol nucleic acid (HNA), a morpholino, a methylphosphonate nucleotide, a thiolphosphonate nucleotide, and a 2′-fluoro N3-P5′-phosphoramidite.
359. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-358, further comprising a promoter.
360. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-359, wherein the nucleic acid is an in vitro transcribed nucleic acid.
361. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-360, wherein the nucleic acid further comprises a sequence encoding a poly(A) tail.
362. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-361, wherein the nucleic acid further comprises a 3′UTR sequence.
363. The nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-361, wherein the nucleic acid further comprises a sequencing encoding a protease cleavage site.
364. A vector comprising a nucleic acid molecule encoding the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 332-352.
365. The vector of claim 364, wherein the vector comprises a) a first vector comprising a first nucleic acid molecule encoding the first TFP; and b) a second vector comprising a second nucleic acid molecule encoding the second TFP.
366. The vector of claim 364 or 365, wherein the vector is selected from the group consisting of a DNA, an RNA, a plasmid, a lentivirus vector, adenoviral vector, a Rous sarcoma viral (RSV) vector, or a retrovirus vector.
367. The vector of any one of claims 364-366, further comprising a promoter.
368. The vector of any one of claims 364-367, wherein the vector is an in vitro transcribed vector.
369. The vector of any one of claims 364-368, wherein the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a poly(A) tail.
370. The vector of any one of claims 364-369, wherein the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a 3′UTR.
371. The vector of any one of claims 364-370, wherein the nucleic acid molecule in the vector further encodes a protease cleavage site.
372. A cell comprising the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-329, the polypeptide molecule of claim 330 or 331, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 332-352, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-363, or the vector of any one of claims 364-371.
373. The cell of claim 372, wherein the cell is a human T-cell.
374. The cell of claim 373, wherein the T-cell is a CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
375. The cell of any one of claims 372-374, further comprising a nucleic acid encoding an inhibitory molecule that comprises a first polypeptide that comprises at least a portion of an inhibitory molecule, associated with a second polypeptide that comprises a positive signal from an intracellular signaling domain.
376. The cell of claim 375, wherein the inhibitory molecule comprises a first polypeptide that comprises at least a portion of PD1 and a second polypeptide comprising a costimulatory domain and primary signaling domain.
377. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising an isolated recombinant TFP molecule, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising (a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and(b) second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain,wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
378. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising an isolated recombinant TFP molecule, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule comprising (a) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, and(b) second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the TFP molecule is capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
379. A protein complex comprising: (i) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain;(ii) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and(iii) at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.
380. A protein complex comprising: (i) a first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized CD19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain;(ii) a second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain; and(iii) at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.
381. The protein complex of claim 379 or 380, wherein the TFP comprises an extracellular domain or portion thereof of a protein selected from the group consisting of TCR alpha chain, a TCR beta chain, a CD3 epsilon TCR subunit, a CD3 gamma TCR subunit, and a CD3 delta TCR subunit.
382. The protein complex of claim 379 or 381, wherein the human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP molecule by a second linker sequence.
383. The protein complex of claim 380 or 381, wherein the human or humanized anti-CD19 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the first TFP molecule by a first linker sequence and the human or humanized anti-CD20 binding domain is connected to the TCR extracellular domain of the second TFP molecule by a second linker sequence.
384. The protein complex of claim 382 or 383, wherein the first linker sequence and the second linker sequence comprise (G4S)n, wherein n=1 to 4.
385. A protein complex comprising (a) a first TFP and a second TFP encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-329, and(b) at least one endogenous TCR subunit or endogenous TCR complex.
386. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule per the protein complex of any one of claims 379-385.
387. A human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell comprising the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-329.
388. A population of human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise a first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule, the first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD 19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain and the second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-BCMA binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule are capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
389. A population of human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise a first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule, the first TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD 19 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain and the second TFP molecule comprising a human or humanized anti-CD22 binding domain, a TCR extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain, wherein the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule are capable of functionally interacting with an endogenous TCR complex and/or at least one endogenous TCR polypeptide in, at and/or on the surface of the human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cell.
390. A population of human CD8+ or CD4+ T-cells, wherein the T-cells of the population individually or collectively comprise the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule encoded by the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-329.
391. A method of making a cell comprising transducing a T-cell with the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-329, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-363, or the vector of any one of claims 364-371.
392. A method of generating a population of RNA-engineered cells comprising introducing an in vitro transcribed RNA or synthetic RNA into a cell, where the RNA comprises a nucleic acid encoding the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 332-352.
393. A method of providing an anti-tumor immunity in a mammal comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-329, the polypeptide molecule of claim 330 or 331, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 332-352, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-363, the vector of any one of claims 364-371, or the cell or cell population of any one of claims 372-376 and 386-390.
394. The method of claim 393, wherein the cell is an autologous T-cell.
395. The method of claim 393, wherein the cell is an allogeneic T-cell.
396. The method of any one of claims 393-395, wherein the mammal is a human.
397. A method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of CD19, BCMA, or CD22 comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-329, the polypeptide molecule of claim 330 or 331, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 332-352, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-363, the vector of any one of claims 364-371, or the cell or cell population of any one of claims 372-376 and 386-390.
398. The method of claim 397, wherein the disease associated with CD19, BCMA, or CD22 expression is selected from the group consisting of a proliferative disease, a cancer, a malignancy, myelodysplasia, a myelodysplastic syndrome, a preleukemia, a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of CD19, a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of BCMA, and a non-cancer related indication associated with expression of CD22.
399. The method of claim 397, wherein the disease is a hematologic cancer selected from the group consisting of B-cell acute lymphoid leukemia (B-ALL), T-cell acute lymphoid leukemia (T-ALL), acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL); chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), B cell prolymphocytic leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Burkitt's lymphoma, diffuse large B cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, hairy cell leukemia, small cell-follicular lymphoma, large cell-follicular lymphoma, malignant lymphoproliferative conditions, MALT lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, Marginal zone lymphoma, multiple myeloma, myelodysplasia, myelodysplastic syndrome, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm, Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, preleukemia, a disease associated with CD19, BCMA, or CD22 expression, and combinations thereof.
400. The method of claim 397, wherein the cells expressing a first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that increases the efficacy of a cell expressing the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule.
401. The method of any one of claims 397-400, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing: (a) an anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR);(b) an anti-BCMA CAR;(c) an anti-CD22 CAR;(d) an anti-CD19 CAR and an anti-BCMA CAR;(e) an anti-CD19 CAR and an anti-CD22 CAR; or(f) a combination thereof.
402. The method of any one of claims 397-401, wherein the cells expressing the first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that ameliorates one or more side effects associated with administration of a cell expressing the first TFP molecule and the second TFP molecule.
403. The method of any one of claims 397-402, wherein the cells expressing the first TFP molecule and a second TFP molecule are administered in combination with an agent that treats the disease associated with CD19, BCMA, or CD22.
404. The isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-329, the polypeptide molecule of claim 330 or 331, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 332-352, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-363, the vector of any one of claims 364-371, the complex of any one of claims 379-385, or the cell or cell population of any one of claims 372-376 and 386-390, for use as a medicament.
405. A method of treating a mammal having a disease associated with expression of CD19, BCMA, or CD22 comprising administering to the mammal an effective amount of the isolated nucleic acid molecule of any one of claims 284-329, the polypeptide molecule of claim 330 or 331, a cell expressing the polypeptide molecule of claim 330 or 331, the isolated recombinant TFP molecule of any one of claims 379-385, the nucleic acid of any one of claims 353-363, the vector of any one of claims 364-371, or the cell or cell population of any one of claims 372-376 and 386-390, wherein less cytokines are released in the mammal compared to a mammal administered an effective amount of a T-cell expressing: (a) an anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor (CAR);(b) an anti-BCMA CAR;(c) an anti-CD22 CAR;(d) an anti-CD19 CAR and an anti-BCMA CAR;(e) an anti-CD19CAR and an anti-CD22CAR; or(f) a combination thereof.

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This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/425,407, filed Nov. 22, 2016, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/425,535, filed Nov. 22, 2016, U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/425,697, filed Nov. 23, 2016, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/425,884, filed Nov. 23, 2016, each of which is incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

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PCT/US2017/063137	11/22/2017	WO	00

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Number	Date	Country
62425697	Nov 2016	US
62425884	Nov 2016	US
62425407	Nov 2016	US
62425535	Nov 2016	US

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TCR REPROGRAMMING USING FUSION PROTEINS

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