[Monoclonal antibodies in neurology]

Rev Med Liege. 2009 May-Jun;64(5-6):305-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Since their inception in the 1970's, monoclonal antibody therapies became increasingly efficient and common in numerous medical conditions and their use in neurology has been boosted during the last couple of years with the rise of natalizumab (Tysabri). Furthermore, if most monoclonal antibodies currently assessed in neurologic conditions remain considered as experimental, they may soon become first-line approved treatments in a broad range of neuromuscular and demyelinating diseases. Since the introduction of new therapies is likely to unravel specific adverse events and sui generis iatrogenic disorders, it is important to be able to recognize the side-effects of monoclonal antibodies delivered for neurological or non-neurological diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Alemtuzumab
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
  • Antibodies, Neoplasm / therapeutic use
  • Daclizumab
  • Etanercept
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / therapeutic use
  • Infliximab
  • Natalizumab
  • Nervous System Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Neuroprotective Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor / therapeutic use
  • Rituximab

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived
  • Antibodies, Neoplasm
  • Immunoglobulin G
  • Natalizumab
  • Neuroprotective Agents
  • Receptors, Tumor Necrosis Factor
  • Alemtuzumab
  • Rituximab
  • Infliximab
  • Daclizumab
  • Etanercept