Enhanced cytotoxicity of anti-CD74 and anti-HLA-DR antibodies with interferon-gamma

摘要

Disclosed herein are methods and compositions comprising interferon-γ(IFN-γ) and anti-CD74 or anti-HLA-DR antibodies. In preferred embodiments, the IFN-γincreases the expression of CD74 and/or HLA-DR in target cells and increases the sensitivity of the cells to the cytotoxic effects of the anti-CD74 or anti-HLA-DR antibodies. The compositions and methods are of use to treat diseases involving CD74