Reprogramming a T cell’s antigen-HLA specificity through T cell receptor (TCR) gene-editing provides exciting new options for adoptive T cell therapy. In this thesis, we investigated two main aspects of TCR editing: TCR-intrinsic functionality and the method of TCR gene editing. Thereby, we provide novel tools and insights for the educated selection of optimal TCRs and the production of safer, more functional, and more predictable TCR-edited T cell products. Together, this paves the way for the next generation of TCR transgenic T cells for immunotherapy as well as for basic research.
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Reprogramming a T cell’s antigen-HLA specificity through T cell receptor (TCR) gene-editing provides exciting new options for adoptive T cell therapy. In this thesis, we investigated two main aspects of TCR editing: TCR-intrinsic functionality and the method of TCR gene editing. Thereby, we provide novel tools and insights for the educated selection of optimal TCRs and the production of safer, more functional, and more predictable TCR-edited T cell products. Together, this paves the way for the...
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