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Monoclonal antibodies in relapsed/refractory myeloma: updated evidence from clinical trials, real-life studies, and
Pellegrino Musto1, Francesco La Rocca2
1Chair of Hematology and Unit of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplantation, AOU Consorziale Policlinico, "Aldo Moro" University, School of Medicine, Bari, Italy.
Introduction: In the last few years, monoclonal antibodies have rapidly modified the therapeutic strategies for treating patients with multiple myeloma.Areas covered: In this review, the most recent literature data regarding indications for which monoclonal antibodies are currently or will be shortly approved as salvage therapies in relapsed/refractory myeloma are discussed. In particular, updated results until March 22, 2020 of antibodies directed against CD38 (daratumumab and isatuximab), SLAMF7 (elotuzumab), BCMA (GSK2857916/belantamab mafodotin), and PD-1/PD-1 L axis (nivolumab and pembrolizumab) will be analyzed in detail.Expert opinion: Monoclonal antibodies represent a new, very effective approach that will open novel and dynamic treatment scenarios for myeloma patients in the coming years. Optimal positioning and selection of different antibodies that are or will be soon available, appropriate combinations and careful evaluation of possible new toxicities should be considered in the future management of these patients.
Introduction: In the last few years, monoclonal antibodies have rapidly modified the therapeutic strategies for treating patients with multiple myeloma.Areas covered: In this review, the most recent literature data regarding indications for which monoclonal antibodies are currently or will be shortly approved as salvage therapies in relapsed/refractory myeloma are discussed. In particular, updated results until March 22, 2020 of antibodies directed against CD38 (daratumumab and isatuximab), SLAMF7 (elotuzumab), BCMA (GSK2857916/belantamab mafodotin), and PD-1/PD-1 L axis (nivolumab and pembrolizumab) will be analyzed in detail.Expert opinion: Monoclonal antibodies represent a new, very effective approach that will open novel and dynamic treatment scenarios for myeloma patients in the coming years. Optimal positioning and selection of different antibodies that are or will be soon available, appropriate combinations and careful evaluation of possible new toxicities should be considered in the future management of these patients.
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