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Compositions and methods for generating a persisting population of T cells useful for the treatment of cancer

US10040846B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2013
Grant dateAug 7, 2018
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2840/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions and methods for generating a genetically modified T cells comprising a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having an antigen binding domain, a transmembrane domain, a costimulatory signaling region, and a CD3 zeta signaling domain, wherein the T cell exhibits prolonged exponential expansion in culture that is ligand independent and independent of the addition of exogenous cytokines or feeder cells.

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