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ReviewRegenerative engineering and translational medicine2022

Clinical Relevance of Pre-Existing and Treatment-Induced Anti-Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Antibodies.

Helena Freire Haddad, Jacqueline A Burke, Evan A Scott, Guillermo A Ameer

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Review in Regenerative engineering and translational medicine, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 34 papers.

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34citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

34 citing papers in PubMed, 68 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Helena Freire HaddadDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road 2145 Sheridan Rd. E310, Evanston, IL 60208 USA.
Jacqueline A BurkeDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road 2145 Sheridan Rd. E310, Evanston, IL 60208 USA.
Evan A ScottDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road 2145 Sheridan Rd. E310, Evanston, IL 60208 USA.
Guillermo A AmeerDepartment of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road 2145 Sheridan Rd. E310, Evanston, IL 60208 USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6023-048X
Northwestern University · US

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Abstract: Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a nontoxic, hydrophilic polymer that is often covalently attached to proteins, drugs, tissues, or materials; a procedure commonly referred to as PEGylation. PEGylation improves solubility, circulation time, and reduces immunogenicity of therapeutic molecules. Currently, there are 21 PEGylated drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and more in the developmental stage. In addition to the polymer's applications in the clinic, PEG is widely used as a solvent and emulsifying agent in the formulation of cosmetics, cleaning, and personal care products. Due to the ubiquitous presence of the polymer in everyday products, patients can develop antibodies against PEG (αPEG Abs) that can be problematic when a PEGylated drug is administered. These αPEG Abs can provoke hypersensitivity reactions, accelerated drug clearance, and decreased therapeutic efficacy. Herein, we review how the prevalence of PEG in everyday products has induced αPEG Abs within the general public as well as the effect of these Abs on the performance of PEGylated therapeutics. We will focus on clinical manifestations following the administration of PEGylated drugs. Lay Summary: Poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) is a polymer found in products including cosmetics, personal care products, cleaning agents, medicine, and food. Due to the prevalence of PEG, people can develop antibodies (αPEG Abs) against the polymer, which recognize PEG as foreign. Of note, PEG is frequently incorporated into drug formulations to improve therapeutic efficacy. Complications can arise when a patient receiving a PEGylated drug has previously developed αPEG Abs from interactions with PEG in everyday products. The presence of high concentrations of αPEG Abs in blood can result in decreased treatment efficacy and allergic reactions to a wide range of therapeutics.

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Anti-PEG antibodiesDoxilPEG immunogenicityPEGylationPoly(ethylene glycol)

Identifiers

PMID33786367
PMCPMC7993857
OpenAlexW3137247338

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