Obinutuzumab: the more the merrier?

Blood. 2016 Jan 7;127(1):6-8. doi: 10.1182/blood-2015-10-676882.

Abstract

In this issue of Blood, Byrd et al present data from a randomized phase 2 study in which 78 previously untreated patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) received 8 cycles of either 1000 mg (the current standard dose) or 2000 mg of the anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody (mAb) obinutuzumab. The authors report a higher overall response rate with higher doses of obinutuzumab (67% vs 49%), but there was no significant difference in progression-free survival (PFS) between groups.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / drug therapy*
  • Male

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antineoplastic Agents