Definition

A preparation of T lymphocytes that have been genetically modified and transduced with a non-viral vector expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) targeting the tumor-associated antigen (TAA) CD19 and containing, as of yet undisclosed co-stimulatory signaling domains, with potential immunostimulating and antineoplastic activities. Upon administration, CD19-targeted CAR T cells BZ019 recognize and bind to CD19-expressing tumor cells, thereby inducing selective toxicity in CD19-expressing tumor cells. CD19 antigen is a B-cell-specific cell surface antigen overexpressed in B-cell lineage malignancies.