Blinatumomab, a bispecific B-cell and T-cell engaging antibody, in the treatment of B-cell malignancies
Author(s)
Burt, Richard
Warcel, Dana
Fielding, Adele K
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Blinatumomab (Blincyto, Amgen), a bi-specific antibody, is a first-in-class, targeted immunotherapy agent for treatment of B-cell malignancies with a novel mechanism of action which involves in-vivo engagement of the patient’s T cells with CD19-expressing tumour cells. Clinical trials have demonstrated its efficacy in relapsed B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (B-ALL) and B-cell Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma including in patients who are refractory to chemotherapy. This review summarises the development and design of Blinatumomab, the outcome of clinical studies demonstrating its efficacy and how to manage the administration, practically, including relevant toxicities. We compare and contrast it to other emerging agents for treatment of B-cell malignancies.
Date Issued
2019-03-04
Date Acceptance
2018-10-20
Citation
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics, 2019, 15 (3), pp.594-602
ISSN
2164-5515
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Start Page
594
End Page
602
Journal / Book Title
Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Volume
15
Issue
3
Copyright Statement
© 2018 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Identifier
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2018.1540828
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2018-11-20