BACKGROUNDPredicting immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) in patients infused with CAR T cells is still a conundrum. This complication, thought to be consequent to CAR T cell activation, arises a few days after infusion, when circulating CAR T cells are scarce and specific CAR T cell-derived biomarkers are lacking.METHODSCAR+ extracellular vesicle (CAR+EV) release was assessed in human CD19.CAR T cells cocultured with CD19+ target cells. A prospective cohort of 100 patients with B cell lymphoma infused with approved CD19.CAR T cell products was assessed for plasma CAR+EVs as biomarkers of in vivo CD19.CAR T cell activation. Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived (iPSC-derived) neural cells were used as a model for CAR+EV-induced neurotoxicity.RESULTSIn vitro release of CAR+EVs occurs within 1 hour after target engagement. Plasma CAR+EVs are detectable 1 hour after infusion. A concentration greater than 132.8 CAR+EVs/μL at hour +1 or greater than 224.5 CAR+EVs/μL at day +1 predicted ICANS in advance of 4 days, with a sensitivity and a specificity outperforming other ICANS predictors. ENO2+ nanoparticles were released by iPSC-derived neural cells upon CAR+EV exposure and were increased in plasma of patients with ICANS.CONCLUSIONPlasma CAR+EVs are an immediate signal of CD19.CAR T cell activation, are suitable predictors of neurotoxicity, and may be involved in ICANS pathogenesis.TRIAL REGISTRATIONNCT04892433, NCT05807789.FUNDINGLife Science Hub-Advanced Therapies (financed by Health Ministry as part of the National Plan for Complementary Investments to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan [NRRP]: E.3 Innovative health ecosystem for APC fees and immunomonitoring).

Storci G., De Felice F., Ricci F., Santi S., Messelodi D., Bertuccio S.N., et al. (2024). CAR+ extracellular vesicles predict ICANS in patients with B cell lymphomas treated with CD19-directed CAR T cells. THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 134(14), 1-16 [10.1172/JCI173096].

CAR+ extracellular vesicles predict ICANS in patients with B cell lymphomas treated with CD19-directed CAR T cells

Storci G.;De Felice F.;Messelodi D.;Bertuccio S. N.;Laprovitera N.;Dicataldo M.;De Matteis S.;Casadei B.;Vaglio F.;Ursi M.;Barbato F.;Roberto M.;Asioli G. M.;Arpinati M.;Cortelli P.;Tomassini E.;Tassoni M.;Iannotta F.;Naddeo M.;Dan E.;Pellegrini C.;Guadagnuolo S.;Carella M.;Sinigaglia B.;Pirazzini C.;Garagnani P.;Kwiatkowska K. M.;Ferracin M.;Zinzani P. L.;Bonafe' M.;Bonifazi F.
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BACKGROUNDPredicting immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS) in patients infused with CAR T cells is still a conundrum. This complication, thought to be consequent to CAR T cell activation, arises a few days after infusion, when circulating CAR T cells are scarce and specific CAR T cell-derived biomarkers are lacking.METHODSCAR+ extracellular vesicle (CAR+EV) release was assessed in human CD19.CAR T cells cocultured with CD19+ target cells. A prospective cohort of 100 patients with B cell lymphoma infused with approved CD19.CAR T cell products was assessed for plasma CAR+EVs as biomarkers of in vivo CD19.CAR T cell activation. Human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived (iPSC-derived) neural cells were used as a model for CAR+EV-induced neurotoxicity.RESULTSIn vitro release of CAR+EVs occurs within 1 hour after target engagement. Plasma CAR+EVs are detectable 1 hour after infusion. A concentration greater than 132.8 CAR+EVs/μL at hour +1 or greater than 224.5 CAR+EVs/μL at day +1 predicted ICANS in advance of 4 days, with a sensitivity and a specificity outperforming other ICANS predictors. ENO2+ nanoparticles were released by iPSC-derived neural cells upon CAR+EV exposure and were increased in plasma of patients with ICANS.CONCLUSIONPlasma CAR+EVs are an immediate signal of CD19.CAR T cell activation, are suitable predictors of neurotoxicity, and may be involved in ICANS pathogenesis.TRIAL REGISTRATIONNCT04892433, NCT05807789.FUNDINGLife Science Hub-Advanced Therapies (financed by Health Ministry as part of the National Plan for Complementary Investments to the National Recovery and Resilience Plan [NRRP]: E.3 Innovative health ecosystem for APC fees and immunomonitoring).
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Storci G., De Felice F., Ricci F., Santi S., Messelodi D., Bertuccio S.N., et al. (2024). CAR+ extracellular vesicles predict ICANS in patients with B cell lymphomas treated with CD19-directed CAR T cells. THE JOURNAL OF CLINICAL INVESTIGATION, 134(14), 1-16 [10.1172/JCI173096].
Storci G.; De Felice F.; Ricci F.; Santi S.; Messelodi D.; Bertuccio S.N.; Laprovitera N.; Dicataldo M.; Rossini L.; De Matteis S.; Casadei B.; Vaglio...espandi
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