MediGene has filed a patent for methods and uses of antibodies that target the Cß1 or Cß2 chain of a T cell receptor (TCR). The invention describes an in vitro method for generating a T cell population enriched for T cells expressing a desired antigen-specific recombinant TCR. The method involves incubating T cells with an anti-Cß antibody, depleting bound T cells, introducing a recombinant TCR containing a Cß chain, and enriching T cells expressing the recombinant TCR using the anti-Cß antibody. GlobalData’s report on MediGene gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Enrichment of t cells expressing recombinant t cell receptors
A recently filed patent (Publication Number: US20230287345A1) describes an in vitro method for generating a T cell population enriched for T cells expressing a recombinant T cell receptor (TCR). The method involves several steps. First, a composition comprising T cells is incubated with an anti-Cß antibody, specifically an anti-Cß1 or anti-Cß2 antibody. The T cells bound to the anti-Cß antibody are then depleted. Next, a recombinant TCR containing a Cß chain to which the anti-Cß antibody binds is introduced into the T cell population obtained in the previous step. Finally, the T cells expressing the recombinant TCR are enriched in the population using the anti-Cß antibody.
According to the patent, the method aims to achieve a high percentage of T cells expressing the recombinant TCR in the final population. The patent claims that at least 60% of the T cell population obtained in the enrichment step should express the recombinant TCR, with higher percentages preferred (at least 70%, 80%, or 90%).
The enrichment of T cells expressing the recombinant TCR can be achieved by incubating the cells with the anti-Cß antibody and isolating the T cells bound to the antibody. In some embodiments, the isolated T cells can be further expanded.
The patent also mentions the use of a retroviral particle for introducing the recombinant TCR into the T cell population. The composition of T cells used in the method can be obtained from humans and may include peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs).
The method described in the patent can be applied to T cells expressing either a Cß1 chain or a Cß2 chain. The TCR used in the method can have a desired antigen-specificity, allowing for customization based on specific therapeutic or research needs.
The patent also includes claims related to the use of biotinylated anti-Cß antibodies and anti-biotin MicroBeads for the isolation of T cells, as well as the use of the anti-Cß1 antibody JOVI.1.
In addition to the method, the patent also describes a kit comprising an anti-Cß antibody and a nucleotide acid encoding a TCR containing a Cß chain to which the antibody binds.
Overall, this patent presents a method for generating a T cell population enriched for T cells expressing a recombinant TCR, with potential applications in immunotherapy and research.
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