Antibody therapy for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma

Curr Opin Mol Ther. 2004 Apr;6(2):175-81.

Abstract

Significant advances in the therapy of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma have been made with the introduction of monoclonal antibodies. The anti-CD20 antibody rituximab has become standard as monotherapy in patients with indolent lymphoma, and in combination with chemotherapy in patients with aggressive lymphoma. A number of new monoclonal antibodies targeting different molecules on lymphoma cells are now in clinical development and show promise both as single agents and in combination therapy. Furthermore, anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies have been radioconjugated to increase their efficacy. Future studies will therefore be needed to explore the efficacy of combinations of these agents and to develop a rational strategy for their use.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / immunology
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
  • Antigens, CD20 / immunology
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / drug therapy*
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / immunology*
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / radiotherapy
  • Rituximab

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
  • Antigens, CD20
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Rituximab