This invention provides compositions and methods for reducing the immunogenicity of cells for transplantation, including cell-based immunotherapy. [Solution] A vector encoding β2-microglobulin (B2M) modified RNA, along with a targeting moiety and other signaling and / or suicide genes, enables the efficient generation of engineered CAR T regulatory cells or other therapeutic cells derived from any source. The present invention provides, for example, vectors encoding β2-microglobulin (B2M) modified RNA and chimeric antigen receptors (CARs).