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Targeting senescent cells with NKG2D-CAR T cells
Cell Death Discov. 2024 May 4;10(1):217. doi: 10.1038/s41420-024-01976-7.
Yushuang Deng 1, Avadh Kumar 1 2, Kan Xie 1, Kristina Schaaf 1, Enzo Scifo 1, Sarah Morsy 1 3, Tao Li 4, Armin Ehninger 3, Daniele Bano 5, Dan Ehninger 6
Abstract:
This study investigates the efficacy of NKG2D chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) engineered T cells in targeting and eliminating stress-induced senescent cells in vitro...Using mouse embryonic fibroblasts (MEFs) and astrocytes (AST) as senescence models, we demonstrate the elevated expression of NKG2DLs in response to genotoxic and oxidative stress. NKG2D-CAR T cells displayed potent cytotoxicity against these senescent cells, with minimal effects on non-senescent cells, suggesting their potential as targeted senolytics. In conclusion, our research presents the first evidence of NKG2D-CAR T cells' ability to target senescent brain cells, offering a novel approach to manage senescence-associated diseases. The findings pave the way for future investigations into the therapeutic applicability of NKG2D-targeting CAR-T cells in naturally aged organisms and models of aging-associated brain diseases in vivo.
PMID: 38704364
Free Full-Text: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11069534/
Tags: CAR T cells, cell culture, NKG2D, senolytics