An EGFRvIII-targeted bispecific T-cell engager overcomes limitations of the standard of care for glioblastoma.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
While advanced surgical techniques, radiation therapy and chemotherapeutic regimens provide a tangible benefit for patients with glioblastoma (GBM), the average survival from the time of diagnosis remains less than 15 months. Current therapy for GBM is limited by the nonspecific nature of treatment, prohibiting therapy that is aggressive and prolonged enough to eliminate all malignant cells. As an alternative, bispecific antibodies can redirect the immune system to eliminate malignant cells with exquisite potency and specificity. We have recently developed an EGF receptor variant III (EGFRvIII)-targeted bispecific antibody that redirects T cells to eliminate EGFRvIII-expressing GBM. The absolute tumor specificity of EGFRvIII and the lack of immunologic crossreactivity with healthy cells allow this therapeutic to overcome limitations associated with the nonspecific nature of the current standard of care for GBM. Evidence indicates that the molecule can exert therapeutically significant effects in the CNS following systemic administration. Additional advantages in terms of ease-of-production and off-the-shelf availability further the clinical utility of this class of therapeutics.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Gedeon, PC; Choi, BD; Hodges, TR; Mitchell, DA; Bigner, DD; Sampson, JH
Published Date
- July 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 6 / 4
Start / End Page
- 375 - 386
PubMed ID
- 23927666
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC4034273
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1751-2441
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1586/17512433.2013.811806
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England