Phase I Study of Chimeric Antigen Receptor Engineered T Cells targeting CD33 for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia

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Grant Award Details

Grant Number:
CLIN2-15087
Investigator(s):
Award Value:
$11,983,547
Status:
Active

Grant Application Details

Application Title:

Phase I Study of Chimeric Antigen Receptor Engineered T Cells targeting CD33 for the Treatment of Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Public Abstract:
Therapeutic Candidate or Device

Immune T cells from a patient’s transplant donor engineered to express chimeric antigen receptors for targeted leukemia killing

Indication

Relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia

Therapeutic Mechanism

Upon adoptive transfer, patient specific immune T cells that express chimeric antigen receptors will specifically recognize and directly kill leukemia cells expressing CD33.

Unmet Medical Need

This proposal seeks to address the unmet medical need for more effective therapy against acute myeloid leukemia by engineering de novo antileukemia activity using patient specific chimeric antigen receptor modified T cells.

Project Objective

Phase 1 trial completed

Major Proposed Activities

  • Manufacture and clinically evaluate CAR T cells in a diverse population
  • Evaluate the safety and preliminary evidence of efficacy
  • Prepare for a phase 2 clinical trial
Statement of Benefit to California:
This proposal aims to benefit the citizens of California by developing a more effective therapy against acute myeloid leukemia. This project will produce economic benefits through creation and maintenance of skilled jobs, along with purchasing of supplies from in-state companies. This project will further establish California has a leader in biomedical research both nationally and internationally.