The present disclosure provides genetically modified iPSC-derived γδT cells and their precursors. A double genomic disruption in the
suppressor of
cytokine signaling 1 (SOCS1)
gene and the
cytokine-inducible sh2-containing
protein (CISH)
gene are provided, as is a triple genomic disruption in genes for SOCS1, CISH, and Bcl-2 interacting
mediator of
cell death (BIM), as is a quadruple genomic disruption in genes for SOCS1, CISH, BIM, and
cell surface death
receptor (FAS), as is a quintuple genomic disruption in genes for SOCS1, CISH, BIM, β-2-Microglobulin (B2M), and class II transactivator (CITTA), as is a sextuple genomic disruption in genes for SOCS1, CISH, BIM, B2M, CITTA, and FAS. Also provided is genetically modified iPSC-derived γδT cells and their precursors with improved proliferation and tumor killing activity. Also provided are genetically modified iPSC-derived γδT cells and their precursors further comprising CD19 CAR. The present disclosure further provides methods making and using such cells, as well as
gene editing systems.