Vol 52, No 4 (2021)
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Published online: 2021-08-31

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New opportunities in immunotherapy in multiple myeloma

Dominik Dytfeld1
Acta Haematol Pol 2021;52(4):371-374.

Abstract

Immunotherapy is a rapidly developing field of multiple myeloma, a disease which despite the development of new drugs remains incurable. There are several antigens that are being assessed in preclinical and clinical settings, but the most studied of all is B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA). BCMA is a target for antibody conjugated with toxins (ADCs), bispecific engagers (BITEs), and modified autologous lymphocytes (CAR-T, chimeric antigen receptor T cells). Belantamab mafodotin (ADC, registered in the European Union), teclistamab (BITE) and two CAR-Ts: ide-cel (Food and Drug Administation-approved) and cilta-cel are the most studied therapies in myeloma. Immunotherapy will definitely change the treatment strategy of multiple myeloma and accelerate the fight against myeloma.

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