Targeting human CD27 with an agonist antibody stimulates T-cell activation and antitumor immunity

Oncoimmunology. 2014 Jan 1;3(1):e27255. doi: 10.4161/onci.27255.

Abstract

CD27 is an important co-stimulatory receptor of T cells that can potentially be exploited for immunotherapy. We developed a human IgG1 antibody that targets human CD27, and demonstrated its immunostimulatory and antineoplastic activity in various preclinical models. Currently, the antibody (1F5, CDX-1127) is being tested in patients affected by advanced malignancies.

Keywords: CD27; Fc receptors; co-stimulation; immunotherapy; monoclonal antibody.