Evaluation of T- and NK-cell-targeted therapies: is there a role for rituximab prophylaxis?

Clin Cancer Res. 2009 Apr 1;15(7):2205-6. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-08-2905. Epub 2009 Mar 17.

Abstract

Splizimomab, an antibody that targets CD2, was studied in the treatment of T and natural killer cell lymphoma and was found to be associated with Epstein-Barr virus lymphoproliferative disease. B cell depletion may provide a platform for further evaluation of this and other promising antibody approaches that result in T cell depletion.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • B-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • B-Lymphocytes / virology
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / drug therapy
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / immunology
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Killer Cells, Natural / immunology
  • Lymphocyte Depletion
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / drug therapy
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / immunology
  • Lymphoproliferative Disorders / prevention & control*
  • Rituximab
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology

Substances

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