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Management of Immune-Related Adverse Events and Kinetics of Response With Ipilimumab

Weber, Jeffrey S., Kähler, Katharina C., Hauschild, Axel·2012·Journal of Clinical Oncology

Abstract

Monoclonal antibodies directed against the immune checkpoint protein cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen-4 (CTLA-4; CD152)—ipilimumab and tremelimumab—have been investigated in metastatic melanoma and other cancers and have shown promising results. Recently, ipilimumab was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of metastatic melanoma. We review the literature on managing the adverse effects and kinetics of tumor regression with ipilimumab and provide guidelines on their management. During treatment with these antibodies, a unique set of adverse effects may occur, called immune-related adverse events (irAEs). These include rashes, which may rarely progress to life-threatening toxic epidermal necrolysis, and colitis, characterized by a mild to moderate, but occasionally also severe and persistent diarrhea. Hypophysitis, hepatitis, pancreatitis, iridocyclitis, lymphadenopathy, neuropathies, and nephritis have also been reported with ipilimumab. Early recognition of irAEs and initiation of treatment are critical to reduce the risk of sequelae. Interestingly, irAEs correlated with treatment response in some studies. Unique kinetics of response have been observed with CTLA-4 blockade with at least four patterns: (1) response in baseline lesions by week 12, with no new lesions seen; (2) stable disease, followed by a slow, steady decline in total tumor burden; (3) regression of tumor after initial increase in total tumor burden; and (4) reduction in total tumor burden during or after the appearance of new lesion(s) after week 12. We provide a detailed description of irAEs and recommendations for practicing oncologists who are managing them, along with the unusual kinetics of response associated with ipilimumab therapy.

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Authors
Weber, J. S., Kähler, K. C., & Hauschild, A.
Affiliations
Moffitt Cancer Center (US)
Venue
Journal of Clinical Oncology
Published
2012-07-20
Volume
30
Issue
21
Pages
2691-2697
ISSN
  • 0732-183X (ISSN-L)
  • 1527-7755
OpenAlex
W2109653150
Cited by
1,415
References
33
Citations by year
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FWCI
10.34
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Clinical Oncology (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
  • Life Sciences › Immunology and Microbiology › Immunology › Immunotherapy and Immune Responses
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
Keywords
ipilimumab, immune-related adverse events, CTLA-4 blockade, metastatic melanoma, immune checkpoint inhibitors, toxic epidermal necrolysis, colitis, hypophysitis, hepatitis, iridocyclitis, neuropathy, nephritis, adverse event management
MeSH terms
Ipilimumab, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Antineoplastic Agents, Colitis, Drug Eruptions, Diarrhea, Humans, Liver, Lymphatic Diseases, Melanoma, Mucous Membrane, Pancreatitis, Peripheral Nervous System Diseases, Pituitary Gland, Skin, Skin Neoplasms, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Uveitis, Scleritis, Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury, CTLA-4 Antigen, Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized

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