The CD19 gene encodes a B cell-specific surface protein that plays a crucial role in B cell development and function. CD19 is involved in signal transduction and is a key regulator of B cell activation, proliferation, and differentiation.
The K562 cell line, derived from a patient with chronic myelogenous leukemia, is a widely used model for studying B cell biology and the development of targeted therapies for B cell malignancies. By stably expressing CD19, this cell line provides a platform for investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying B cell activation and the role of CD19 in B cell-related diseases. It is also useful for evaluating the efficacy of potential therapeutic agents targeting CD19.
The researchers genetically engineered T cells to express chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) that recognize tumor-associated antigens. They constructed and compared two CARs containing single-chain variable region fragments (scFv) that recognize CD19, one of which contained the signaling portion of the 4-1BB molecule and the other did not. The CAR without 4-1BB was ultimately selected for further preclinical development, and it was demonstrated that the gamma retrovirus encoding the receptor could transduce human T cells. Transduced anti-CD19-CAR CD8+ and CD4+ T cells specifically produced interferon-γ and interleukin-2 when faced with CD19+ target cells and effectively killed primary chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) cells. T cells from CLL patients who had undergone chemotherapy were successfully transduced and sufficient numbers of T cells for clinical treatment after primary and secondary stimulation. In preparation for a clinical trial in patients with advanced B-cell malignancies, the researchers generated cell clones that produced retroviruses for anti-CD19 CARs and produced sufficient retroviral supernatant under good manufacturing practice (GMP) conditions.
Figure 1. The researchers cloned the CD19 gene into the MSGV vector, transfected K562 cells with the retrovirus, and screened them using flow cytometry to obtain CD19-K562 cells. Similarly, the NGFR gene was cloned and transfected to obtain NGFR-K562 cells. These cells were used to detect the specific recognition of CAR-T cells for CD19. (Kochenderfer JN, et al., 2009)
The CD19 Stable Cell Line - K562 is a human leukemia cell line that has been engineered to express CD19, a protein commonly found on the surface of B cells and used as a target for certain types of cancer immunotherapy.
(1) Cancer Immunotherapy Research:
CD19 is a key target in B cell malignancies such as acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The K562 CD19 Stable Cell Line is used to test the efficacy of CAR-T cell therapies and other immunotherapies aimed at targeting CD19-expressing cancer cells.
(2)Drug Development for B Cell Malignancies:
This cell line is utilized in the development of drugs that target CD19-expressing cancer cells. Researchers can use the K562 CD19 Stable Cell Line to screen for compounds that effectively bind to CD19 and inhibit the growth or induce apoptosis in B cell malignancies.
(3)Study of B Cell Development and Function:
CD19 plays a crucial role in B cell development and activation. The K562 CD19 Stable Cell Line provides a model to study the function of CD19 in B cell signaling and the regulation of the immune response, contributing to the understanding of B cell biology and its role in health and disease.
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How can the CD19 Stable Cell Line - K562 be used to model B cell malignancies and test the efficacy of CD19-directed therapies?
A: The CD19 Stable Cell Line - K562, which expresses the CD19 protein, can be utilized to study the behavior of B cell malignancies like chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Researchers can test the efficacy of CD19-directed therapies, such as monoclonal antibodies or CAR-T cell therapies, in inhibiting the growth and survival of these cells.
What is the role of the CD19 Stable Cell Line - K562 in understanding the biology of B cells and their activation?
A: The cell line can be used to investigate the signaling pathways involved in B cell activation, proliferation, and differentiation, with a focus on the function of CD19 in these processes. This can provide insights into the normal B cell biology and how its dysregulation contributes to the development of B cell disorders.
How can the CD19 Stable Cell Line - K562 contribute to the development of personalized medicine for B cell cancers?
A: By generating isogenic cell lines that express different CD19 mutations found in patient tumors, researchers can use this cell line to test personalized treatment strategies. This can help in understanding the variability in patient response to CD19-targeted therapies and guide the development of tailored treatment approaches.
What are the potential applications of the CD19 Stable Cell Line - K562 in drug screening for B cell lymphomas?
A: The cell line can be used in high-throughput screening assays to identify compounds that effectively target CD19-expressing B cell lymphomas. This can accelerate the discovery of new drugs that are more potent and specific for the treatment of these cancers.
How can researchers use the CD19 Stable Cell Line - K562 to study the interaction between B cells and the immune system?
A: The cell line can be employed to model the interactions between B cells and other immune cells, such as T cells and macrophages. By studying these interactions, researchers can gain insights into the immune system's role in monitoring and eliminating B cell malignancies.
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Enhanced Antibody Development
This cell line supports the development and testing of antibodies targeting CD19. We can use the CD19 Stable Cell Line - K562 to evaluate the efficacy and specificity of antibodies, which is crucial in the development of therapeutic strategies for B-cell mediated conditions.
Facilitates Leukemia Research
As K562 is a chronic myeloid leukemia cell line, the integration of CD19 into this line allows for the study of leukemia cells presenting B-cell markers. The CD19 Stable Cell Line - K562 enables us to explore novel therapeutic avenues in leukemia treatment, particularly those that target cell surface markers.
Useful for CAR-T Cell Therapy Development
The CD19 Stable Cell Line - K562 serves as a valuable model for developing and testing CAR-T cell therapies, which are designed to target CD19 on cancerous B-cells. This application is critical for advancing CAR-T cell therapy, offering potential treatments for B-cell malignancies.
United Kingdom
06/03/2020
High Cell Viability and Stability
The CD19 Stable Cell Line - K562 is characterized by high cell viability and genetic stability, ensuring that experimental results are consistent and reliable. This stability is essential for long-term studies and for experiments requiring consistent expression of CD19 over extended periods.
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