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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 15, 2013
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2000
Christine White, Rancho Santa Fe, CA (US);
Antonio Grillo-lopez, Rancho Santa Fe, CA (US);
Christine White, Rancho Santa Fe, CA (US);
Antonio Grillo-Lopez, Rancho Santa Fe, CA (US);
Biogen Idec Inc., Weston, MA (US);
Abstract
This invention concerns methods for the treatment of intermediate and high-grade non-Hodgkins lymphomas, comprising the administration of anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies and fragments thereof. Particular embodiments include the administration of chimeric anti-CD20 antibody, either alone or in combination with radiolabeled antibodies or chemotherapy. The invention is particularly useful for lymphomas characterized by a high number of circulating B cells, possibly bone marrow involvement, bulky disease, or the involvement of extralymphatic organs or sites.