Fc receptors as targets for immunotherapy

Int Rev Immunol. 1997;16(1-2):147-85. doi: 10.3109/08830189709045707.

Abstract

Human membrane and soluble Fc epsilon receptors (Fc epsilon RI, Fc epsilon RII/CD23) and Fc gamma receptors (Fc gamma RI/CD64, Fc gamma RII/CD32, Fc gamma RIII/CD16) have been implicated in a number of diseases. Their functional roles such as capture and clearance of immune complexes, antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity, or cytokine or inflammatory mediator release, make them potential targets for immuno-intervention. In the present review, we will describe how membrane and soluble human Fc epsilon R and Fc gamma R have been already used as targets/tools for immuno-interventions by using monoclonal and bispecific engineered antibodies. Some therapeutic uses of these molecules both in cancer, infectious, and auto-immune diseases are presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy*
  • Receptors, Fc / immunology*

Substances

  • Receptors, Fc