The Evolving Role of Monoclonal Antibodies and Dendritic Cell Therapy in Hematologic Malignancies

Abstract

The approach for treatment of hematological cancers had changed in the last decade from non-specific eradication of tumor cells by chemotherapy to more specific strategies by activation of immune system.

There are number of potential targets of immune responses in patients with hematological malignancies. Some have been developed like monoclonal antibody therapy and others that have yet to be define like dendritic cell infusion.

In this review, we will discuss the evolving role of monoclonal antibody therapy and donor dendritic cell infusion in mounting on immune response in hematological malignancies.

Keywords:

• Immunotherapy
• Monoclonal antibodies
• Dendritic cells
• Hematological malignancies