Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit, Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2023 Jun;130(6):699-712. doi: 10.1016/j.anai.2023.01.018. Epub 2023 Jan 24.
Rituximab is a chimeric anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody that targets CD20-expressing B lymphocytes, has a well-defined efficacy and safety profile, and is broadly used to treat a wide array of diseases. In this review, we cover the mechanism of action of rituximab and focus on hypogammaglobulinemia and late-onset neutropenia-2 immune effects secondary to rituximab-and subsequent infection. We review risk factors and highlight key considerations for immunologic monitoring and clinical management of rituximab-induced secondary immune deficiencies. In patients treated with rituximab, monitoring for hypogammaglobulinemia and infections may help to identify the subset of patients at high risk for developing poor B cell reconstitution, subsequent infections, and adverse complications. These patients may benefit from early interventions such as vaccination, antibacterial prophylaxis, and immunoglobulin replacement therapy. Systematic evaluation of immunoglobulin levels and peripheral B cell counts by flow cytometry, both at baseline and periodically after therapy, is recommended for monitoring. In addition, in those patients with prolonged hypogammaglobulinemia and increased infections after rituximab use, immunologic evaluation for inborn errors of immunity may be warranted to further risk stratification, increase monitoring, and assist in therapeutic decision-making. As the immunologic effects of rituximab are further elucidated, personalized approaches to minimize the risk of adverse reactions while maximizing benefit will allow for improved care of patients with decreased morbidity and mortality.
利妥昔单抗是一种嵌合抗 CD20 单克隆抗体,针对表达 CD20 的 B 淋巴细胞,具有明确的疗效和安全性特征,广泛用于治疗多种疾病。在这篇综述中,我们介绍了利妥昔单抗的作用机制,并重点介绍了其继发的低丙种球蛋白血症和迟发性中性粒细胞减少症-2 免疫效应以及随后的感染。我们回顾了危险因素,并强调了免疫监测和利妥昔单抗诱导的继发性免疫缺陷的临床管理的关键注意事项。在接受利妥昔单抗治疗的患者中,监测低丙种球蛋白血症和感染有助于识别出发生不良 B 细胞重建、随后感染和不良并发症风险较高的患者亚组。这些患者可能受益于早期干预,如接种疫苗、抗菌预防和免疫球蛋白替代治疗。建议通过流式细胞术在基线和治疗后定期系统性评估免疫球蛋白水平和外周 B 细胞计数以进行监测。此外,对于那些在利妥昔单抗使用后出现长时间低丙种球蛋白血症和感染增加的患者,可能需要进行免疫缺陷性疾病的免疫评估,以进一步进行风险分层、增加监测并协助治疗决策。随着对利妥昔单抗免疫效应的进一步阐明,采用个性化方法降低不良反应风险并最大程度地提高获益,将改善患者的治疗效果,降低发病率和死亡率。