The AUTACE That Degrades KRAS and Engages CD8 + T Cells for the Treatment of KRAS/TP53 Co‐Mutant Tumors

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Authors: Luo Li, Bing Li, Yanan Hao, Bo Pang, Pan Li, Chang Li, Ying Tang
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Abstract

ABSTRACT KRAS and TP53 co‐mutations are frequently associated with highly aggressive, therapy‐resistant cancers with limited treatment options. In this study, we have developed Autophagy‐Targeting Chimera–T‐cell Engager (AUTACE), a bifunctional nanoplatform composed of T‐cell receptor–engineered T (TCR‐T) cell–derived nanovesicles that display anti‐CD3 antibodies and encapsulate perfluoropentane (PFP) together with KPY, an autophagy‐targeting degrader active against mutant KRAS, for the treatment of KRAS/TP53 co‐mutant tumors. AUTACE targets tumors via TP53‐specific TCRs, elicits antitumor CD8 + T‐cell responses through surface anti‐CD3 antibodies, and employs low‐intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) to trigger controlled release of KPY to degrade mutant KRAS. This achieved targeted tumor elimination. The therapeutic efficacy of AUTACE was validated in mice bearing PANC‐1 and MIA PaCa‐2 tumors. A comprehensive assessment of the post‐treatment tumor microenvironment revealed that KRAS degradation increased tumor‐derived CCL5 levels, thereby promoting CD8 + T‐cell recruitment and amplifying antitumor responses. Thus, AUTACE represents a promising strategy for the treatment of KRAS/TP53 co‐mutant tumors.

Fields of Study & Subjects

CAR-T cell therapy research Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Science
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
13
Issue
37
Pages
e18455–e18455
Publication date
7 April 2026
Language
EN