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Enhancing iNKT cell immunotherapy through the integration of optimized CAR endodomains and iNKT engagers

Source: Nature - Biotechnology • Published: 14 Aug 2026, 00:00

Enhancing iNKT cell immunotherapy through the integration of optimized CAR endodomains and iNKT engagers

Reports optimization of CAR-iNKT designs and complementary iNKT-specific engagers to boost cell therapy efficacy against multiple myeloma.

Key Takeaways
  • BCMA CAR-iNKT cells with CD28z endodomains showed the strongest anti-myeloma activity among five tested endodomains
  • CD28z CAR-iNKT cells outperformed matched CAR-T cells in anti-myeloma potency
  • Combining FCRL5 CAR-iNKT with a BCMA iNKT-specific engager reduced immune escape of FCRL5-negative myeloma cells
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