Spontaneous complete remission of a non-small cell lung cancer associated with anti-Hu antibody syndrome

J Thorac Oncol. 2007 Feb;2(2):168-70. doi: 10.1097/jto.0b013e31802f1c9d.

Abstract

Anti-Hu antibodies are directed against lung cancer cell antigens. The anti-tumor effect of anti-Hu antibodies has been suggested by several studies demonstrating that patients presenting with anti-Hu antibodies have a longer survival. In this case report, we suggest that the immunology of HuAb paraneplastic syndrome by itself could induce tumor response.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Antigens, Neoplasm / immunology*
  • Autoantibodies / immunology*
  • Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / immunology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / immunology*
  • ELAV Proteins / immunology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / immunology*
  • Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous

Substances

  • Antigens, Neoplasm
  • Autoantibodies
  • ELAV Proteins