title: Elimination of graft-versus-host disease by in-vitro depletion of alloreactive lymphocytes with a monoclonal rat anti-human lymphocyte antibody (CAMPATH-1).
abstract: A new monoclonal rat anti-human lymphocyte antibody (CAMPATH-1) which lyses cells with autologous human complement was used for depletion of T lymphocytes from human bone-marrow allografts in vitro before transplantation in 11 high-risk patients. HLA-matched siblings were used as marrow donors. T-cell depletion was substantial when measured by E-rosette formation (0-0.18% residual T cells) and immunofluorescence with a monoclonal anti-T-cell antibody (0-0.5%). No anti-graft-versus-host disease prophylaxis was given after transplantation. Rapid engraftment was reported in all patients, and the post-transplantation course was uneventful. No signs of graft-versus-host disease developed in any of the patients, who were observed for a maximum period of 12 months. The method might be suitable for larger-scale studies in high-risk patients. The late graft failure seen in 2 patients may reflect residual host resistance uncompromised by GvHD.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000818:Animals; D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D016026:Bone Marrow Transplantation; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006086:Graft vs Host Disease / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008212:Lymphocyte Depletion; D008214:Lymphocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D011446:Prospective Studies; D051381:Rats
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal