Human fibronectin extra domain B as a biomarker for targeted therapy in cancer

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Abstract

The extracellular matrix protein fibronectin contains a domain that is rarely found in healthy adults and is almost exclusively expressed by newly formed blood vessels in tumours, particularly in solid tumours, different types of lymphoma and some leukaemias. This domain, called the extra domain B (ED-B), thus has broad therapeutic potential. The antibody L19 has been developed to specifically target ED-B and has shown therapeutic potential when combined with cytokines, such as IL-2. In this review article, we discuss the preclinical research and clinical trials that highlight the potential of ED-B targeting for the imaging and treatment of various types of cancer. ED-B-centred studies also highlight how proper patient stratification is of utmost importance for the successful implementation of novel antibody-based targeted therapies.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1555-1568
Number of pages14
JournalMolecular oncology
Volume14
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2020

Keywords

  • angiogenesis
  • biomarker
  • cancer
  • extra domain B
  • immunotherapy
  • targeted therapy
  • FUSION PROTEIN L19-TNF
  • IMMUNOCYTOKINE L19-IL2
  • PROSTATE-CANCER
  • CELLULAR FIBRONECTIN
  • RECOMBINANT ANTIBODY
  • METASTATIC MELANOMA
  • RISK-STRATIFICATION
  • TUMOR VASCULATURE
  • INTERFERON-GAMMA
  • TISSUE FACTOR

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