Antibodies against erythropoietin and other protein-based therapeutics: an overview

Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2005 Jun:1050:257-65. doi: 10.1196/annals.1313.027.

Abstract

Many factors influence the immunogenicity of protein-based therapeutics. At present, it is inconceivable to manufacture a biopharmaceutical without the risk of this adverse effect. Thus, the detection and characterization of antibodies against protein-based therapeutics is a significant task. Only clinical studies and careful monitoring of the market can be used to conclusively demonstrate rates of immunogenicity in humans for protein therapeutics. Fully validated, reliable, and robust in vitro assays, in combination with sensitive bioassays, should be used to address these topics.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies / blood*
  • Erythropoietin / blood
  • Erythropoietin / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoassay / methods
  • Proteins / immunology*
  • Proteins / therapeutic use*
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Antibodies
  • Proteins
  • Erythropoietin