Fc[gamma]R dependent mechanisms of cytotoxic, agonistic, and neutralizing antibody activities

Given the widespread use of antibodies of the immunoglobulin G (IgG) class as cytotoxic, immunomodulatory, and neutralizing agents in the therapy of malignant, infectious, and autoimmune diseases, understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms responsible for their therapeutic activity is of ma...

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Published in:Trends in immunology 2015-06, Vol.36 (6), p.325
Main Authors: Nimmerjahn, Falk, Gordan, Sina, Lux, Anja
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cytotoxicity
Immune system
Immunotherapy
Signal transduction
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Summary:Given the widespread use of antibodies of the immunoglobulin G (IgG) class as cytotoxic, immunomodulatory, and neutralizing agents in the therapy of malignant, infectious, and autoimmune diseases, understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms responsible for their therapeutic activity is of major importance. While Fcγ receptors (FcγR) have well-appreciated roles as effectors of cytotoxic IgG activity, it has only recently become clear that the functionality of immunomodulatory and neutralizing IgG preparations also depends on cellular FcγRs. Here, we review current models of IgG activity in infectious and inflammatory settings, and examine the importance of cell type-specific expression of FcγRs in determining functional outcome. We discuss how this knowledge may be used to improve the activity of therapeutic antibody preparations and outline important areas of focus for future research.
ISSN:1471-4906
1471-4981
DOI:10.1016/j.it.2015.04.005