Can the "right" EGFR-specific mAb dramatically improve EGFR-targeted therapy?

Clin Cancer Res. 2013 Mar 1;19(5):958-60. doi: 10.1158/1078-0432.CCR-12-3586. Epub 2013 Jan 22.

Abstract

EGF receptor (EGFR)-specific monoclonal antibodies (mAb) display limited therapeutic efficacy in EGFR-positive solid tumors. To overcome this limitation, the significant improvement of the antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity-mediated antitumor activity of a novel EGFR-specific mAb is described. Its potential impact on the efficacy of immunotherapy for EGFR-positive solid tumors is discussed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antibody-Dependent Cell Cytotoxicity*
  • ErbB Receptors / antagonists & inhibitors*
  • ErbB Receptors / immunology
  • ErbB Receptors / metabolism
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Neoplasms / immunology
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Protein Kinase Inhibitors
  • ErbB Receptors