GPR65 Inactivation in Tumor Cells Drives Antigen-Independent CAR T-cell Resistance via Macrophage Remodeling

Cancer Discov. 2025 May 2;15(5):1018-1036. doi: 10.1158/2159-8290.CD-24-0841.

Abstract

The study identifies GPR65 as an important determinant of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia response to CAR T-cell therapy. Notably, GPR65 absence signals CAR T resistance. By emphasizing the therapeutic potential of targeting VEGFA or host macrophages, our study identifies routes to optimize CAR T-cell therapy outcomes in hematologic malignancies via tumor microenvironment manipulation.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy, Adoptive* / methods
  • Macrophages* / immunology
  • Macrophages* / metabolism
  • Mice
  • Receptors, Chimeric Antigen* / immunology
  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled* / genetics
  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled* / metabolism
  • Tumor Microenvironment / immunology

Substances

  • Receptors, G-Protein-Coupled
  • Receptors, Chimeric Antigen