What is the status of novel anti-CD20 antibodies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and are they set to leave rituximab in the shadows?. [Review]

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Citation: Expert Review of Hematology. 8(6):733-42, 2015 Dec.PMID: 26368831Institution: Washington Cancer InstituteForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't | ReviewSubject headings: *Antigens, CD20/im [Immunology] | *Antineoplastic Agents/tu [Therapeutic Use] | *Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell/dt [Drug Therapy] | *Rituximab/tu [Therapeutic Use] | Antineoplastic Agents/ad [Administration & Dosage] | Humans | Rituximab/ad [Administration & Dosage]Year: 2015ISSN:
  • 1747-4094
Name of journal: Expert review of hematologyAbstract: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma is the most prevalent form of adult leukemia in western countries. Chemotherapy has been the mainstay of treatment for the last several decades. The introduction of biological, targeted agents (e.g., monoclonal antibodies) has dramatically improved treatment options. The addition of rituximab to fludarabine and cyclophosphamide has improved patient outcomes, as compared to fludarabine and cyclophosphamide. Nevertheless, chronic lymphocytic leukemia remains incurable, leaving considerable room for improvement. One approach would be to enhance the activity of the CD20 antibody. The next-generation monoclonal antibody ofatumumab has not demonstrated superiority over rituximab, whereas obinutuzumab-chlorambucil is superior to rituximab-chlorambucil. Recent efforts to combine anti-CD20 antibodies with new targeted therapies offer the potential to move toward alternative non-chemotherapy-based treatment approaches.All authors: Chaudhry M, Cheson BDFiscal year: FY2016Digital Object Identifier: Date added to catalog: 2017-03-06
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Chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma is the most prevalent form of adult leukemia in western countries. Chemotherapy has been the mainstay of treatment for the last several decades. The introduction of biological, targeted agents (e.g., monoclonal antibodies) has dramatically improved treatment options. The addition of rituximab to fludarabine and cyclophosphamide has improved patient outcomes, as compared to fludarabine and cyclophosphamide. Nevertheless, chronic lymphocytic leukemia remains incurable, leaving considerable room for improvement. One approach would be to enhance the activity of the CD20 antibody. The next-generation monoclonal antibody ofatumumab has not demonstrated superiority over rituximab, whereas obinutuzumab-chlorambucil is superior to rituximab-chlorambucil. Recent efforts to combine anti-CD20 antibodies with new targeted therapies offer the potential to move toward alternative non-chemotherapy-based treatment approaches.

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