An affinity-modulated T cell engager targeting Claudin 18.2 shows potent anti-tumor activity with limited cytokine release

Gaspar M
AstraZeneca
August 4, 2025
J Immunother Cancer
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40759445

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40759445

Research summary

AZD5863 is a bispecific T cell engager that binds Claudin 18.2 with high affinity and humanized CD3 with reduced affinity to limit cytokine release. In genO‑panhCD3 humanized mice, AZD5863 effectively inhibited tumor growth in CLDN18.2-expressing xenografts while minimizing systemic cytokine induction. The model supports selective T cell activation with strong anti-tumor potency and reduced toxicity profile.

Key outcome of the study

Strong tumor growth inhibition with reduced cytokine release in vivo. Demonstrated bystander killing of antigen-negative tumor cells. Supports affinity modulation strategy for TCEs.

Model

genO‑panhCD3 humanized Knockin mouse — genOway-developed, immunocompetent C57BL/6 background expressing humanized CD3edg

TARGET:
Cd3 complex (humanized edg)
Synonyms:
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Keywords

T cell engager therapy, CD3 bispecifics, immuno-oncology, Claudin 18.2 targeting, cytokine release mitigation, solid tumor models

Technical specifications

Humanized CD3 epsilon delta gamma Knockin replacing murine Cd3 subunits, syngeneic or xenografted CLDN18.2+ tumors, AZD5863 treatment, pharmacodynamic tumor analysis, cytokine quantification, affinity-tuned bispecific antibody

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