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ArticleCancer management and research2012

The monoclonal antibody to cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4, ipilimumab, in the treatment of melanoma.

Claire Verschraegen

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Article in Cancer management and research, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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2citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed, 46 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Anti-cytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen-4 antibodies in melanoma.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2013
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author at 1 institution in 1 country.

Claire VerschraegenProfessor of Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, University of Vermont, Vermont Cancer Center, VT, USA.
University of Vermont · US

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCytotoxic T lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) is an inhibitory regulator of the T-cell immune response against tumor cells. Ipilimumab is a monoclonal antibody directed against CTLA-4.

objectiveThis review describes the basic mechanism of ipilimumab and discusses data available to date with regards to its safety and efficacy profile.

methodsData from clinical trials including abstracts was reviewed using the PubMed Database, as well as the American Society of Clinical Oncology Abstract Database.

conclusionCTLA-4 inhibition with a monoclonal antibody is usually well tolerated and has efficacy as a therapeutic agent in a variety of cancers. The classical response interpretation has changed because of the delayed mechanism of action. The toxicities are autoimmune events and guidelines for treatment of these effects are discussed. Therapy with ipilimumab leads to durable responses. The first two Phase III randomized studies showed an improvement of survival at 1, 2, and 3 years. Other studies are currently underway to better understand the optimal treatment administration of ipilimumab in melanoma.

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CTLA-4immune-related adverse eventsipilimumabmelanomamodified immune response criteria

Identifiers

PMID22346364
PMCPMC3278204
OpenAlexW1966926280

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