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ReviewJournal of inflammation research2025

The Benefits and Safety of Monoclonal Antibodies: Implications for Cancer Immunotherapy.

Shuguang Zhang, Wenying Chen, Jihong Zhou, Qi Liang, Yu Zhang, Ming Su, Zilong Zhang, Jian Qu

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Review in Journal of inflammation research, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 46 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

46 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Shuguang ZhangDepartment of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Seventh Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0004-6718-2280
Wenying ChenDepartment of Pharmacy, Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.
Jihong ZhouDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Seventh Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
Qi LiangDepartment of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Seventh Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
Yu ZhangDepartment of Intensive Care Unit, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Seventh Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
Ming SuDepartment of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Seventh Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
Zilong ZhangDepartment of Pharmacy, Shenzhen Bao'an Chinese Medicine Hospital, The Seventh Clinical College of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Shenzhen, People's Republic of China.
Jian QuDepartment of Pharmacy, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-6694-2450

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) have transformed cancer treatment by providing highly targeted and effective therapies that specifically attack cancer cells, thus reducing the likelihood of adverse events (AEs) in patients. mAbs exert their action through various mechanisms, such as receptor blockade, antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC), complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), and inhibition of immune checkpoints (eg, PD-1, PD-L1, and CTLA-4). These therapies have led to significant improvements in the treatment of several cancers, including HER2-positive breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and melanoma. The efficacy of mAb therapy in cancer treatment is influenced by various intrinsic and extrinsic factors, such as environmental exposures, psychosocial factors, infection status, ways of life, and tumor microenvironment (TME), all of which can impact immune responses and treatment outcomes. Notably, the therapeutic benefits of mAbs are often accompanied by immune-related AEs (irAEs), which can vary from mild to severe and affect multiple organ systems. The dual nature of mAbs-stimulating antitumor immune responses while also inducing immune-related side effects-presents a notable challenge in clinical practice. This review highlights the importance of proactive strategies for managing irAEs, such as early detection, corticosteroid use, targeted immunosuppressive treatments, and the urgent need for reliable predictive biomarkers to improve treatment outcomes. Advancements in the prevention, prediction, and management of irAEs are essential to enhance the safety and effectiveness of mAb-based therapies, ultimately aiming to improve cancer patient outcomes.

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cancer immunotherapyimmune checkpoint blockadeimmune-related adverse eventmonoclonal antibodytreatment strategy

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PMCPMC11952073

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