Natural Killer cells and monoclonal antibodies: two partners for successful antibody dependent cytotoxicity against tumor cells.
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Date publication
février 2021
Journal
Critical reviews in oncology/hematology
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr BENSOUSSAN Danièle, Pr DECOT Véronique, Pr BOURA Cédric
Tous les auteurs :
Gauthier M, Laroye C, Bensoussan D, Boura C, Decot V
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
Monoclonal antibodies targeting tumors are one of the most important discoveries in the field of cancer. Although several effective antibodies have been developed, a relapse may occur. One of their mechanisms of action is Antibody Dependent Cell Cytotoxicity (ADCC), by engaging the Fc γ receptor CD16 expressing Natural Killer cells, innate lymphoid cells involved in cancer immunosurveillance and able to kill tumor cells. A lack of NK cells observed in many cancers may therefore be a cause of the low efficacy of antibodies observed in some clinical situations. Here we review clear evidences of the essential partnership between NK cells and antibodies showed in vitro, in vivo, and in clinical trials in different indications, describe the hurdles and ways to enhance ADCC and the evolution of monoclonal antibody therapy. NK cell adoptive immunotherapy combined with monoclonal antibodies may overcome the resistance to the treatment and enhance their efficacy.
Mots clés
Monoclonal antibody, Natural Killer cells, cancer, cytotoxicity
Référence
Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2021 Feb 16;:103261