Method to enhance CAR-T cell efficacy using NOS inhibitor
Summary
The USPTO has published a patent application (US20260083844A1) detailing a method to enhance CAR-T cell efficacy by downregulating nitric oxide synthase (NOS). This application describes a potential therapeutic approach for treating B cell malignancies that are resistant to current CAR-T cell treatments.
What changed
This document is a published patent application from the USPTO, not a regulatory rule or guidance. It describes a method for enhancing the anti-tumor efficacy of immune effector cells, such as CAR-T cells, by administering a nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor. The application, filed by inventors Marco Davila and Sae Bom Lee, aims to address primary resistance and relapse in patients with large B cell lymphoma (LBCL) treated with CAR-T cells, suggesting that anti-inflammatory macrophages suppress CAR-T cell function.
As this is a patent application, it does not impose direct compliance obligations on regulated entities. However, it signals potential future developments in CAR-T cell therapy and related pharmaceutical research. Companies involved in CAR-T cell development or the manufacturing of related therapeutics may find this disclosure relevant for competitive intelligence and R&D strategy. No immediate actions or deadlines are associated with this publication.
Source document (simplified)
DOWNREGULATING INOS TO INCREASE CAR-T KILLING
Application US20260083844A1 Kind: A1 Mar 26, 2026
Inventors
Marco DAVILA, Sae Bom LEE
Abstract
Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapies have revolutionized the treatment of B cell malignancies, but a significant proportion of patients with large B cell lymphoma (LBCL) experience primary resistance or relapse after CAR T cell treatment. As disclosed herein, anti-inflammatory macrophages suppress CAR-T cell expansion, induce death, and reduce CAR expression. Disclosed is a method for enhancing anti-tumor efficacy of immune effector cells, such as CAR-T cells, in a subject that involves administering to the subject a nitric oxide synthase (NOS) inhibitor.
CPC Classifications
A61K 40/11 A61K 31/155 A61K 31/198 A61K 31/381 A61K 31/416 A61K 31/4164 A61K 40/31 A61K 40/4211 A61P 35/00 C07K 16/249 C12N 15/1136 C12N 2310/14
Filing Date
2023-09-15
Application No.
19109722
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