Human glioma associated and related antigens, identified by monoclonal antibodies.

Tumour specific and various tumour-associated antigens expressed on human glioma cells were reported from many laboratories. These have been identified by xeno-, allo-, or auto-sera and more recently by utilizing monoclonal antibodies produced by hybridoma technique. In this article, the results of reports are summarized comparing the studies with conventional antisera and monoclonal antibodies. The present and future clinical applications of these monoclonal antibodies are described.