Abstract
Over the last 20-30 years CD19 has gained attention as a potential target in the therapy of B-cell malignancies. In particular, targeting CD19 with the bispecific T-cell engager (BiTE) antibody Blinatumomab and T-cells modified by chimeric antigen receptors (CAR) has shown promising efficacy in early phase clinical trials for adults and children with precursor B-cell ALL (BCP-ALL). This review will discuss the rationale behind targeting CD19 in BCP-ALL and its potential importance in BCP-ALL signaling pathways.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1144-8 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Pediatric Blood & Cancer |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2015 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adult
- Antibodies, Bispecific/pharmacology
- Antigens, CD19/chemistry
- Antineoplastic Agents/pharmacology
- Clinical Trials as Topic
- Humans
- Precursor B-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma/drug therapy