MAGE-A4 Specific TCR Lentivirus

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Application: Use as a positive control for MAGE-A4 TCR evaluation and optimize experimental conditions.Generate MAGE-A4 TCR expressing cell pools or stable cell lines, following puromycin selection.

Background: MAGE (melanoma associated antigen) proteins are CT (cancer testis) antigens, and there are about 60 proteins in the MAGE family that can be subdivided into type I (present only on the X-chromosome, MAGE-A, B and C) and type II (MAGE D-L and necdin). Under normal conditions they are mostly found in the testis and placenta. They are found at high levels in several cancer types, such as melanoma, brain, and breast cancer, and are involved in the development of resistance to chemotherapy, cell motility and cell survival. Expression of MAGE proteins tend to correlate with a poor prognosis. They are intracellular proteins, with MAGE-A4 being found in the cytosol and nucleus, making them poor targets for strategies such as CAR-T cell therapy. MAGE proteins are degraded in the proteosome, and the peptides created can then be found on the cell membrane in combination with MHC (major histocompatibility complex) I. The presentation on the cell surface in this form makes them an attractive target for TCR (T cell receptor)-T cell therapy. Several clinical trials are ongoing, and either alone or in combination with other forms of cancer therapy the use of TCR-T cells targeting MAGE-A antigens may become a promising therapeutic avenue.

Description: MAGE-A4-Specific TCR Lentivirus are replication incompetent, HIV-based, VSV-G-pseudotyped lentiviral particles ready to transduce nearly all types of mammalian cells, including primary and non-dividing cells. These viruses transduce cells with a TCR (T cell receptor) that specifically recognizes the human antigen MAGE-A4 (Melanoma-associated antigen 4) peptide 230-239 (GVYDGREHTV), and in which the TCR α chain and β chain are linked by P2A. The lentiviruses also transduce a puromycin selection marker.

Formulation: The lentiviruses were produced in HEK293T cells in medium containing 90% DMEM + 10% FBS.  Virus particles can be packaged in custom formulations by special request, for an additional fee.

Storage Stability: Lentiviruses are shipped with dry ice. For long-term storage, it is recommended to store the virus at -80°C for up to 12 months from date of receipt. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Titers can drop significantly with each freeze-thaw cycle.

Supplied As: ≥2 x 10⁷ TU/ml. The titer will vary with each lot; the exact value is provided with each shipment.

Uniprot: P43358

Warnings: Avoid freeze/thaw cycles

Biosafety Level: BSL-2

References: David O., et al., 2023 Nat Medicine 29:104-114.
De Rooji M., et al., 2023 Molecular Therapy Oncology 28:1-14.

• Artikelnummer: BPS78935-1
• Hersteller: BPS Bioscience
• Hersteller Artikelnummer: 78935-1
• Verpackungseinheit: 100 µl
• Mengeneinheit: STK