Effects of administration of an anti-CD5 plus immunoconjugate in rheumatoid arthritis. Results of two phase II studies. The CD5 Plus Rheumatoid Arthritis Investigators Group

Autor: V, Strand, P E, Lipsky, G W, Cannon, L H, Calabrese, C, Wiesenhutter, S B, Cohen, N J, Olsen, M L, Lee, T J, Lorenz, B, Nelson
Rok vydání: 1993
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Zdroj: Arthritis and rheumatism. 36(5)
ISSN: 0004-3591
Popis: To evaluate the safety and activity of an immunoconjugate of ricin A chain and anti-CD5 monoclonal antibody (anti-CD5 IC), with and without concomitant methotrexate and/or azathioprine, in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Seventy-nine patients with active RA were enrolled in 2 prospective open-label protocols.Using composite criteria, response rates were 50-68% at 1 month and 22-25% at 6 months. Transient depletion of CD3/CD5 T cells was observed on days 2 and 5 of treatment, with reconstitution on day 15 or day 29. Treatment-associated adverse effects were common but resolved rapidly without sequelae.These findings suggest activity of anti-CD5 IC in active RA and warrant confirmation in a multicenter randomized study (currently underway).
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