Vaccination of a refractory essential monoclonal cryoglobulinemia patient with cryoglobulin-pulsed dendritic cells

Leuk Lymphoma. 2000 Oct;39(3-4):441-6. doi: 10.3109/10428190009065846.

Abstract

We vaccinated a refractory essential monoclonal cryoglobulinemia patient with monocyte-derived DCs (Mo-DCs) pulsed with purified cryoglobulin as a tumor antigen. During the vaccinations, his acrocyanosis improved and we were able to reduce the number of hot baths used to treat his symptoms, with no side effects. Furthermore, cryoglobulin-specific proliferative responses were observed after the vaccination. As there was a recurrence of acrocyanosis after the final vaccination, vaccination with Mo-DCs pulsed with purified cryoglobulin would seem to be a useful treatment for refractory essential monoclonal cryoglobulinemia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antigens
  • Clone Cells / pathology
  • Cryoglobulinemia / pathology
  • Cryoglobulinemia / therapy*
  • Cryoglobulins / immunology
  • Dendritic Cells / immunology
  • Dendritic Cells / transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy, Adoptive / methods*
  • Lymphocyte Culture Test, Mixed
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Vaccination

Substances

  • Antigens
  • Cryoglobulins