ReviewJournal of neurology2024
Key characteristics of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies and clinical implications for multiple sclerosis treatment.
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35 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 40 citations in OpenAlex.
- Maternal disease control and pregnancy outcomes with anti-CD20 therapy versus natalizumab in multiple sclerosis: a systematic review.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2026Pooled it
- A novel recombinant anti-cluster of differentiation 20 humanized monoclonal antibody (B001) for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder: a phase 1, multicenter randomized, double-blind trial.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Trial
- Real-World Outcomes of Ocrelizumab and Ofatumumab Treatment in Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis.Paediatric drugs · 2026Article
- Beyond B Cell Depletion: Adhesion and Activation Network Remodeling During Repeated Intravenous Anti-CD20 Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis.Neurology and therapy · 2026Article
- Real-World Effectiveness and Safety of Ofatumumab in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis: Comparison of Treatment-Naïve Patients and Switchers in a Multicenter Cohort.Drugs - real world outcomes · 2026Article
- B Cells and B Cell Depletion in Autoimmunity and Atherosclerosis.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Comparative Effectiveness and Risk of Severe Infection in Adult Patients With MS Treated With Diroximel Fumarate Versus Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies: A Real-World Claims Analysis.Advances in therapy · 2026Article
- [Characterization of Immune Reconstitution Patterns in B-cell Subsets Mediated by B-cell Targeted Therapies].Sichuan da xue xue bao. Yi xue ban = Journal of Sichuan University. Medical science edition · 2026Article
- Long-Term Clinical and Psychological Efficacy and Safety of Ocrelizumab in People With Multiple Sclerosis: A Real-World Longitudinal Study.Health science reports · 2026Article
- T cell-mediated immunodysregulation in multiple sclerosis: from pathogenic subsets to therapeutic advances.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- A new, glycoengineered form of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, in treatment of multiple sclerosis.Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders · 2026Review
- Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics of Ublituximab Compared with Other Anti-CD20 Monoclonal Antibodies for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment.Current neuropharmacology · 2026Review
- Case Report: Marburg variant of multiple sclerosis and review of its complicated treatment.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Review
- A real-world study of ublituximab based on the WHO-VigiAccess and U.S. food and drug administration's adverse event reporting system databases.Frontiers in immunology · 2026Article
- CAR T cells as novel therapeutic strategy for multiple sclerosis and other neuroimmune disorders.Journal of neuroinflammation · 2025Review
- Advances in Therapeutics Research for Demyelinating Diseases.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Phenotypic Changes in a Monocyte Cluster with High Interleukin-1 Beta Expression during Long-Term Anti-CD20 Therapy.Annals of neurology · 2025Article
- Multiple sclerosis pathophysiology: a comprehensive review of genetic, environmental, and immunological drivers.Inflammopharmacology · 2025Review
- The Present and Future of Monoclonal Antibody Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis.BioDrugs : clinical immunotherapeutics, biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy · 2025Review
- Efficacy and safety of ublituximab for relapsing multiple sclerosis patients: current evidence and expert opinion.Journal of neurology · 2025Review
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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
The recent success of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody therapies in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) has highlighted the role of B cells in the pathogenesis of MS. In people with MS, the inflammatory characteristics of B-cell activity are elevated, leading to increased pro-inflammatory cytokine release, diminished anti-inflammatory cytokine production and an accumulation of pathogenic B cells in the cerebrospinal fluid. Rituximab, ocrelizumab, ofatumumab, ublituximab and BCD-132 are anti-CD20 therapies that are either undergoing clinical development, or have been approved, for the treatment of MS. Despite CD20 being a common target for these therapies, differences have been reported in their mechanistic, pharmacological and clinical characteristics, which may have substantial clinical implications. This narrative review explores key characteristics of these therapies. By using clinical trial data and real-world evidence, we discuss their mechanisms of action, routes of administration, efficacy (in relation to B-cell kinetics), safety, tolerability and convenience of use. Clinicians, alongside patients and their families, should consider the aspects discussed in this review as part of shared decision-making discussions to improve outcomes and health-related quality of life for people living with MS.
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