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CS1, a SLAM family receptor involved in immune regulation, is a therapeutic target in multiple myeloma

André Veillette1, Huaijian Guo

  • 1Laboratory of Molecular Oncology, Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM), Montréal, Québec, Canada H2W 1R7; Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montréal, Québec, Canada H3G 1Y6; Department of Medicine, University of Montréal, Montréal, Québec, Canada H3T 1J4.

Critical Reviews in Oncology/Hematology
|June 5, 2013
PubMed

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Signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) family receptor CS1 is highly expressed on multiple myeloma cells. Targeting CS1 with elotuzumab shows promise for treating this hematologic malignancy.

Area of Science:

  • Immunology
  • Hematology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Signaling lymphocytic activation molecule (SLAM) family receptors play roles in immunity, immunodeficiencies, and autoimmunity.
  • CS1 (SLAMF7) is a SLAM family member found on hematopoietic cells.
  • CS1 is notably overexpressed on multiple myeloma (MM) cells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the biology of CS1 in both normal and malignant hematopoietic cells.
  • To discuss preclinical and clinical data for elotuzumab, an anti-CS1 antibody, in MM treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of CS1 biology.
  • Analysis of preclinical studies on elotuzumab.
  • Review of clinical trial data for elotuzumab in multiple myeloma.

Main Results:

  • CS1 exhibits distinct expression patterns in normal versus malignant hematopoietic cells.
  • Elotuzumab, a humanized anti-CS1 monoclonal antibody, has undergone preclinical and clinical evaluation.
  • Data suggest elotuzumab's potential efficacy in multiple myeloma treatment.

Conclusions:

  • CS1 represents a significant therapeutic target for multiple myeloma.
  • Targeting CS1 with elotuzumab offers a promising strategy for MM management.
Keywords:
CRACCCS1EAT-2ElotuzumabMultiple myelomaSAPSLAM

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