Monoclonal antibodies in cancer therapy
D Zahavi, L Weiner - Antibodies, 2020 - mdpi.com
Monoclonal antibody-based immunotherapy is now considered to be a main component of
cancer therapy, alongside surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Monoclonal antibodies …
cancer therapy, alongside surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy. Monoclonal antibodies …
Recent advances in aptamer discovery and applications
Y Zhang, BS Lai, M Juhas - Molecules, 2019 - mdpi.com
Aptamers are short, single-stranded DNA, RNA, or synthetic XNA molecules that can be
developed with high affinity and specificity to interact with any desired targets. They have …
developed with high affinity and specificity to interact with any desired targets. They have …
An anti-HER2 biparatopic antibody that induces unique HER2 clustering and complement-dependent cytotoxicity
NE Weisser, M Sanches, E Escobar-Cabrera… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is a receptor tyrosine kinase that plays an
oncogenic role in breast, gastric and other solid tumors. However, anti-HER2 therapies are …
oncogenic role in breast, gastric and other solid tumors. However, anti-HER2 therapies are …
Fc-engineering for modulated effector functions—improving antibodies for cancer treatment
The majority of monoclonal antibody (mAb) therapeutics possess the ability to engage
innate immune effectors through interactions mediated by their fragment crystallizable (Fc) …
innate immune effectors through interactions mediated by their fragment crystallizable (Fc) …
The role of the complement system in cancer
V Afshar-Kharghan - The Journal of clinical investigation, 2017 - Am Soc Clin Investig
In addition to being a component of innate immunity and an ancient defense mechanism
against invading pathogens, complement activation also participates in the adaptive …
against invading pathogens, complement activation also participates in the adaptive …
Monoclonal antibodies targeting CD 38 in hematological malignancies and beyond
NWCJ Van De Donk, ML Janmaat, T Mutis… - Immunological …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
CD 38 is a multifunctional cell surface protein that has receptor as well as enzyme functions.
The protein is generally expressed at low levels on various hematological and solid tissues …
The protein is generally expressed at low levels on various hematological and solid tissues …
Monoclonal antibodies: versatile platforms for cancer immunotherapy
LM Weiner, R Surana, S Wang - Nature Reviews Immunology, 2010 - nature.com
Antibodies are important therapeutic agents for cancer. Recently, it has become clear that
antibodies possess several clinically relevant mechanisms of action. Many clinically useful …
antibodies possess several clinically relevant mechanisms of action. Many clinically useful …
Therapeutic antibodies for autoimmunity and inflammation
The development of therapeutic antibodies has evolved over the past decade into a
mainstay of therapeutic options for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases …
mainstay of therapeutic options for patients with autoimmune and inflammatory diseases …
Rituximab: mechanism of action
GJ Weiner - Seminars in hematology, 2010 - Elsevier
Rituximab is a mainstay in the therapy for a broad variety of B-cell malignancies. Despite its
undeniable therapeutic value, we still do not fully understand the mechanisms of action …
undeniable therapeutic value, we still do not fully understand the mechanisms of action …
Paul Ehrlich's magic bullet concept: 100 years of progress
K Strebhardt, A Ullrich - Nature Reviews Cancer, 2008 - nature.com
Exceptional advances in molecular biology and genetic research have expedited cancer
drug development tremendously. The declared paradigm is the development …
drug development tremendously. The declared paradigm is the development …