Basic immunology of antibody targeted radiotherapy.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Antibody targeted radiotherapy brings an important new treatment modality to the radiation oncology clinic. Radiation dose to tumor and normal tissues are determined by a complex interplay of antibody, antigen, tumor, radionuclide, and host-related factors. A basic understanding of these immunologic and physiologic factors is important to optimally utilize this therapy in the clinic. Preclinical and clinical studies need to be continued to broaden our understanding and to develop new strategies to further improve the efficacy of this promising form of targeted therapy.
Medical subject headings
- Antibodies, Monoclonal
- Radioimmunotherapy
- Radioisotopes