NCIt synonyms : Autologous Differentiated Anti-BCMA CAR T-cells ARI0002h; CARTBCMA ARI0002h; Differentiated Anti-BCMA Autologous CAR T Cells ARI0002h;
NCIt definition : A preparation of adult human differentiated autologous T-lymphocytes that have been
ex vivo expanded and transduced with a genetically-engineered lentiviral vector (LV)
expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) specific for the tumor-associated antigen
(TAA) human B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA; tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily
member 17; TNFRSF17) fused to the co-stimulatory domain of 4-1BB (CD137) and the CD3-zeta
(CD3z) T-cell signaling domain, with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic
activities. Upon administration, cesnicabtagene autoleucel specifically recognize
and induce selective toxicity in BCMA-expressing tumor cells. BCMA, a tumor-specific
antigen and a receptor for both a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL) and B-cell
activating factor (BAFF), is a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily
(TNFRSF) and plays a key role in plasma cell survival. BCMA is found on the surfaces
of plasma cells and overexpressed on malignant plasma cells.;