Sushrut Kamerkar

Dr. Sushrut Kamerkar


Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

9Years (2018-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

View All Publications
19 April 2018 in JCI Insight
Verified
Journal Article
Open access
PDF file
MMMayela Mendt
Mayela Mendt
SKSushrut Kamerkar
Sushrut Kamerkar
HSHikaru Sugimoto
Hikaru Sugimoto
KMKathleen M. McAndrews
Kathleen M. McAndrews
CWChia-Chin Wu
Chia-Chin Wu
RKRaghu Kalluri
Raghu Kalluri
Exosomes are extracellular vesicles produced by all cells with a remarkable ability to efficiently transfer genetic material, including exogenously loaded siRNA, to cancer cells. Here, we report on a bioreactor-based, large-scale production of clinical-grade exosomes employing good manufacturing practice (GMP) standards. A standard operating procedure was established to generate engineered exosomes with the ability to target oncogenic Kras (iExosomes). The clinical-grade GMP iExosomes were tested in multiple in vitro and in vivo studies to confirm suppression of oncogenic Kras and an increase in the survival of several mouse models with pancreatic cancer. We perform studies to determine the shelf life, biodistribution, toxicology profile, and efficacy in combination with chemotherapy to inform future clinical testing of GMP iExosomes. Collectively, this report illustrates the process and feasibility of generating clinical-grade exosomes for various therapies of human diseases.