articleThe Journal of Experimental MedicineJun 21, 2004BRONZE OA

The Innate Mononuclear Phagocyte Network Depletes B Lymphocytes through Fc Receptor–dependent Mechanisms during Anti-CD20 Antibody Immunotherapy

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Abstract

Anti-CD20 antibody immunotherapy effectively treats non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and autoimmune disease. However, the cellular and molecular pathways for B cell depletion remain undefined because human mechanistic studies are limited. Proposed mechanisms include antibody-, effector cell-, and complement-dependent cytotoxicity, the disruption of CD20 signaling pathways, and the induction of apoptosis. To identify the mechanisms for B cell depletion in vivo, a new mouse model for anti-CD20 immunotherapy was developed using a panel of twelve mouse anti-mouse CD20 monoclonal antibodies representing all four immunoglobulin G isotypes. Anti-CD20 antibodies rapidly depleted the vast majority of circulating and tissue B…

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Keywords
  • Biology
  • Immunology
  • Antibody
  • Immunotherapy
  • CD20
  • B cell
  • Fc receptor
  • Antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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