title: Insights into the role of Fc gamma receptors (FcgammaRs) genetic variations in monoclonal antibody-based anti-cancer therapy.
abstract: Recently, the field of oncology has witnessed the introduction of several effective chemotherapeutic agents. Still, not all cancers respond to the use of conventional chemotherapy and thus combination therapy is an emerging weapon in the battle against cancer. There is emerging evidence in support of the use of Monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) in cancer therapy. The mechanisms behind their efficacy are multi-faceted; they can kill tumor cells through antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC), complement-dependent cytotoxicity (CDC), and apoptosis as well as target ligands or growth factor receptors favoring tumor growth. The interaction of the Fc domains of antibodies with the Fcgamma (gamma) receptors is an essential checkpoint in ADCC. This interaction is strongly regulated and is largely dependent upon receptor conformation and number. It is accepted that germ-line single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and copy number variations (CNVs) have the potential to predict the outcome of therapy. The possibility of predicting patients response to monoclonal antibody therapy is of particular importance, as response rates are moderate, with the risk of serious side effects all at a high financial cost. This patent review provides an insight into the role of Fcgamma receptors (FcgammaRs) genetic variation in Monoclonal Antibody-based anti-cancer therapy.
authors.affiliation: Laboratory of Human Genetics, Department of Molecular, Cellular and Animal Biology, University of Camerino, Camerino, 62032, Italy.
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Concetti
authors.forename: Valerio
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Napolioni
mesh_terms: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal / Q000276:immunology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000920:Antibody-Dependent Cell Cytotoxicity / Q000276:immunology; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000276:immunology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000276:immunology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014644:Genetic Variation; D006801:Humans; D007167:Immunotherapy; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D017452:Receptors, IgG / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology*
chemical_list: D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D017452:Receptors, IgG