Current and prospective antibody-based therapies in multiple myeloma

Semin Oncol. 2022 Feb;49(1):41-47. doi: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2021.11.002. Epub 2021 Nov 26.

Abstract

Multiple Myeloma (MM) is a hematologic malignancy involving clonal plasma cell proliferation. Unfortunately, MM remains an incurable disease. Over the past five years, the incorporation of novel monoclonal antibodies has synergized with standard of care to improve patient outcomes in both newly diagnosed MM as well as relapsed and refractory MM. This manuscript reviews current and prospective antibody-based treatments including naked monoclonal antibodies, immunoconjugates, and Bi-specific T-cell engagers (BiTE).

Keywords: Belantamab; BiTE; Daratumumab; Elotuzumab; Immunoconjugates; Isatuximab; Monoclonal antibody; Multiple myeloma.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological* / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Multiple Myeloma* / drug therapy
  • Multiple Myeloma* / pathology
  • Prospective Studies
  • T-Lymphocytes

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological