Assessment and Reporting of the Clinical Immunogenicity of Therapeutic Proteins and Peptides-Harmonized Terminology and Tactical Recommendations

Shankar G, Arkin S, Cocea L, Devanarayan V, Kirshner S, Kromminga A, Quarmby V, Richards S, Schneider CK, Subramanyam M, Swanson S, Verthelyi D, Yim S. Assessment and Reporting of the Clinical Immunogenicity of Therapeutic Proteins and Peptides-Harmonized Terminology and Tactical Recommendations. AAPS J. 2014;16:658-73.

Abstract

Immunogenicity is a significant concern for biologic drugs as it can affect both safety and efficacy. To date, the descriptions of product immunogenicity have varied not only due to different degrees of understanding of product immunogenicity at the time of licensing but also due to an evolving lexicon that has generated some confusion in the field. In recent years, there has been growing consensus regarding the data needed to assess product immunogenicity. Harmonization of the strategy for the elucidation of product immunogenicity by drug developers, as well as the use of defined common terminology, can benefit medical practitioners, health regulatory agencies, and ultimately the patients.

Click for full article