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Clinical Utility of Rituximab in Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease

Authors: Jill S, Bates; Ashley Morris, Engemann; Julia M, Hammond;

Clinical Utility of Rituximab in Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the use of rituximab in the clinical management of steroid-refractory chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Data Sources: Literature was accessed through MEDLINE and International Pharmaceutical Abstracts (1990–September 2008), both indexed and nonindexed citations, using the terms rituximab, graft-versus-host disease, monoclonal antibodies, and CD20. In addition, reference citations from the publications identified were reviewed. Study Selection and Data Extraction: All articles discussing rituximab as a therapeutic option in the treatment of GVHD that were published in English and enrolled human study participants were evaluated. Data Synthesis: Rituximab is a genetically engineered chimeric murine monoclonal antibody that binds to the CD20 differentiation antigen found on B-lymphocytes. GVHD is the leading cause of procedural-related morbidity and mortality following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Chronic GVHD (cGVHD) occurs in up to 70% of individuals undergoing HSCT, and approximately 40% of those patients are refractory to conventional T-lymphocyte–directed therapies. Limited treatments are available for individuals with steroid-refractory cGVHD. Rituximab therapy in individuals with extensive cGVHD has demonstrated clinical efficacy with manageable toxicities in retrospective and prospective studies. Conclusions: Available data suggest that rituximab is a treatment option for patients with extensive steroid-refractory cGVHD. Rituximab may be particularly effective for individuals with steroid-refractory cGVHD manifesting as thrombocytopenia or with sclerodermatous, cutaneous, and rheumatologic involvement.

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B-Lymphocytes, Clinical Trials as Topic, Transplantation Conditioning, Drug Resistance, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Graft vs Host Disease, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Murine-Derived, Chronic Disease, Humans, Steroids, Rituximab, Immunosuppressive Agents

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popularity
This indicator reflects the "current" impact/attention (the "hype") of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Popularity provided by BIP!
influence
This indicator reflects the overall/total impact of an article in the research community at large, based on the underlying citation network (diachronically).
BIP!Influence provided by BIP!
impulse
This indicator reflects the initial momentum of an article directly after its publication, based on the underlying citation network.
BIP!Impulse provided by BIP!
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