The immunogenicity of therapeutic proteins

Discov Med. 2010 Jun;9(49):560-4.

Abstract

Nearly all therapeutic proteins induce antibodies in patients. However this immunogenicity has been neglected in the use of these products, even though the antibodies may have severe consequences. During the last few years, progress has been made in understanding why patients do not tolerate these protein therapeutic products and also how to manage the problem of immunogenicity.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibody Formation*
  • Immune Tolerance
  • Mice
  • Recombinant Proteins / immunology
  • Recombinant Proteins / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Recombinant Proteins