作者: Lizet E. van der Kolk , Joke W. Baars , Martin H. Prins , Marinus H. J. van Oers
DOI: 10.1182/BLOOD.V100.6.2257
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摘要: In lymphoma patients, treatment with chimeric CD20 monoclonal antibodies (rituximab) results in a depletion of normal and malignant B cells, persisting for 6 to 9 months. This B-cell leads neither decrease immunoglobulin levels nor an increase the number infectious complications. However, effect rituximab on immune responsiveness is unknown. 11 patients relapsed, low-grade lymphoma, we investigated humoral response 2 primary antigens recall antigens. After treatment, was significantly decreased when compared before treatment. Already none these able mount These findings are relevant regarding feasibility maintenance may also offer rationale antibody-mediated autoimmune diseases rituximab.