Chimeric Antigen Receptors Based on Low Affinity Mutants of FcεRI Re-direct T Cell Specificity to Cells Expressing Membrane IgE

IgE is the key mediator of allergic responses. Omalizumab, an IgE-specific monoclonal antibody that depletes IgE, is effective for treating severe allergic asthma. The need for frequent administration of the expensive drug, however, limits its applications. Taking advantage of T cell memory, adoptiv...

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Main Authors: Dana E. Ward, Brittany L. Fay, Adebomi Adejuwon, Huihui Han, Zhengyu Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
Subjects:
IgE
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fimmu.2018.02231/full