Abrogating TGFβ signaling in TCR-engineered T cells and enhancing antigen processing by tumor cells promotes sustained therapeutic activity in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Alexander K. Tsai, Meagan R. Rollins, Madeline A. Ellefson, Zoe C. Schmiechen, Adam L. Burrack, Ayaka Hulbert, Guhan Qian, Hongrong Zhang, Eduardo Cruz-Hinojoza, Jonah Z. Butler, Jason S. Mitchell, Olivia C. Ghirardelli Smith, Stephen D. O’Flanagan, Jenny Krause, Grant H. Hickok, , Ingunn M. Stromnes
This study shows that blocking TGFβ signaling in TCR-engineered T cells and enhancing antigen processing in tumor cells improves their therapeutic effectiveness against pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.
Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer · Oct 1, 2026Peer-reviewedImmunology