Published 2009 | Version v1
Book

Preparation and evaluation of 131I Rituximab for its potential as a radioimmunotherapeutic agent for non Hodgkin's lymphoma

  • 1. Radiopharmaceuticals Div., Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai (India)
  • 2. Radiation Biology and Health Safety Div., Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai (India)

Description

The human murine chimeric anti CD20 B cell specific monoclonal antibody (Rituximab) has been approved for the treatment of Non Hodgkin's B cell Lymphoma and rheumatoid arthritis. In order to make it available and affordable for radioimmunotherapy of refractory or relapsed Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma (NHL), radioiodinated rituximab has been prepared and evaluated. In vitro binding cell binding studies and biodistribution studies in Swiss mice have indicated the potential of this molecule as a radioimmunotherapeutic agent for NHL. (author)

Part of:
Proceedings of international conference on peaceful uses of atomic energy - 2009. V. 2

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Publishing Information

Publisher
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre
Imprint Place
Mumbai (India)
Imprint Title
Proceedings of international conference on peaceful uses of atomic energy - 2009. V. 2
Imprint Pagination
384 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 591-592

Conference

Title
International conference on peaceful uses of atomic energy - 2009
Dates
29 Sep - 1 Oct 2009
Place
New Delhi (India)

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