GD2-targeted immunotherapy and radioimmunotherapy. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Ganglioside GD2 is a tumor-associated surface antigen found in a broad spectrum of human cancers and stem cells. They include pediatric embryonal tumors (neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, brain tumors, osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma), as well as adult cancers (small cell lung cancer, melanoma, soft tissue sarcomas). Because of its restricted normal tissue distribution, GD2 has been proven safe for antibody targeting. Anti-GD2 antibody is now incorporated into the standard of care for the treatment of high-risk metastatic neuroblastoma. Building on this experience, novel combinations of antibodies, cytokines, cells, and genetically engineered products all directed at GD2 are rapidly moving into the clinic. In this review, past and present immunotherapy trials directed at GD2 will be summarized, highlighting the lessons learned and the future directions.

publication date

  • July 21, 2014

Research

keywords

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Gangliosides
  • Immunotherapy
  • Neoplasms
  • Radioimmunotherapy

Identity

PubMed Central ID

  • PMC4254523

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84909630359

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2014.07.003

PubMed ID

  • 25440605

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 41

issue

  • 5