Radioimmunotherapy for B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Clin Adv Hematol Oncol. 2006 Mar;4(3):225-31.

Abstract

Radioimmunotherapy is an established and effective treatment in B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Currently, two radioimmunoconjugates (RICs) are approved for clinical use in the United States, ibritumomab tiuxetan and tositumomab. Both agents target the CD20 antigen on B-cell lymphoma cells. Although there are differences between these two agents, such as different murine monoclonal antibodies, radioisotopes, and dosimetry techniques, they share similar toxicity and efficacy profiles. These anti-CD20 RICs are active in patients who are refractory to single-agent rituximab, documenting the added value of the conjugated radioisotope. This review focuses on the current use of these agents in the treatment of previously untreated indolent NHL and relapsed/refractory and transformed NHL.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use
  • Antigens, CD20 / immunology
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / drug therapy*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / radiotherapy*
  • Radioimmunotherapy / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antigens, CD20