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Prolonged cytopenia following CD19 CAR T cell therapy is linked with bone marrow infiltration of clonally expanded IFNγ-expressing CD8 T cells

ABSTRACT: Autologous anti-CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy is highly effective in relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma (rrLBCL) but is associated with toxicities that delay recovery. While the biological mechanisms of cytokine release syndrome and neurotoxicity have been investigated, the pathophysiology is poorly understood for prolonged cytopenia, defined as grade ≥3 cytopenia lasting beyond 30 days after CAR T infusion. By performing single-cell RNA-sequencing analysis of bone marrow samples from healthy donors and rrLBCL patients with and without prolonged cytopenia, we identified a significantly increased frequency of clonally expanded CX3CR1hi cytotoxic T-cells, expressing high interferon (IFN)-γ and cytokine signaling gene sets, associated with prolonged cytopenia. In line with this, hematopoietic stem cells from these patients expressed IFN-γ response signatures. IFN-γ deregulates hematopoietic stem cell self-renewal and differentiation and can be targeted with thrombopoietin agonists or IFN-γ neutralizing antibodies, highlighting a potential mechanism-based approach for the treatment of CAR T-associated prolonged cytopenia.

ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens

PROVIDER: GSE216005 | GEO | 2023/06/08

REPOSITORIES: GEO

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Project description:Background and methods: CD19-directed CAR T-cell therapy (CAR-T) has emerged as a promising treatment modality for multiple B-cell malignancies. However, its utility is hampered by a unique toxicity profile that classically includes cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity. Hematological toxicity represents a vexing and common side effect. Cytopenia can occur long after lymphodepleting chemotherapy and resolution of CRS and is often prolonged and biphasic in nature. Some patients have been described to develop severe bone marrow (BM) failure, which can predispose for severe infections and high non-relapse mortality. Overall, the underlying pathomechanisms of CAR-T-related hematotoxicity remain poorly understood. We performed flow cytometry, serum cytokine profiling, single cell transcriptome and TCR-sequencing of PBMCs from pre-/post-treatment sampels of a patient with DLBCL-type Richter Transformation receiving tisagenlecleucel in a standard-of-care setting and present one marrow failure. Results: The advent of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has revolutionized the treatment landscape of refractory B-cell malignancies. Real-world evidence has highlighted the high incidence of hematological toxicity, including prolonged and profound cytopenia. Here, we present the case of bone marrow failure in a 57-year old man with DLBCL-type Richter Transformation receiving tisagenlecleucel in a standard-of-care setting. The clinical course was notable for underlying bone marrow infiltration, severe cytokine release syndrome and multiple infectious complications in the setting of prolonged, profound neutropenia. Cytokine profiling revealed a signature consistent with acquired aplastic anemia – including downregulation of CD40-L and EGF. Flow cytometric analyses demonstrated expansion of both CAR and non-CAR bearing CD8+ CD57+ T-cells in the bone marrow, an immunophenotype linked to oligoclonality in aplastic anemia. On a single-cell level, this was accompanied by T-cell receptor Vβ oligoclonal expansion and post-CAR clonal drift. Gene expression profiling revealed upregulation of exhaustion markers on (CAR) T-cells and decreased expression of genes involved in STAT signalling and inflammatory response. Conclusion: In conclusion, this case highlights the complex nature of CAR-T-related hematological toxicity and introduces oligoclonal (CAR) T-cell expansion as a potential contributing pathomechanism.

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Prolonged cytopenia following CD19 CAR T cell therapy is linked with bone marrow infiltration of clonally expanded IFNγ-expressing CD8 T cells

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