Autologous BAFFR-targeting CAR T CellsNCIt concept
Preferred Label : Autologous BAFFR-targeting CAR T Cells;
NCIt synonyms : Autologous BAFFR-CAR T Cells; Autologous BAFFR-CAR-expressing T-cells;
NCIt definition : A preparation of autologous T-lymphocytes that are genetically engineered to express
a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) specific for the tumor-associated antigen (TAA)
B-cell activating factor receptor (BAFFR; tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily
member 13C; TNFRSF13C; BLyS receptor 3; BR3), with potential immunostimulating and
antineoplastic activities. Upon administration, the autologous BAFFR-targeting CAR
T cells are directed to and induce selective toxicity in BAFFR-expressing tumor cells.
BAFFR, a protein belonging to the TNF receptor superfamily, is expressed on the surface
of certain types of cancer cells, including B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. It
plays a key role in the regulation of peripheral B-cell survival.;