Journal of Hematology & Oncology (Jul 2023)

BCMA-targeted CAR-T cell therapies in relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma: latest updates from 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting

  • James F. Wu,
  • Binod Dhakal

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13045-023-01479-5
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 16, no. 1
pp. 1 – 4

Abstract

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Abstract Treatment of relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) utilizing the novel therapeutic target of the B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA) has demonstrated incredible results, leading to regulatory approval of BCMA-targeted chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapies in RRMM. With now two approved BCMA-targeted CAR-T cell therapies, investigators globally are working to build off and improve upon BCMA-targeted therapies. We discuss long-term data from the pivotal study that led to CAR-T approval, a phase 3 trial supporting their use in earlier lines, and novel manufacturing platforms to decrease vein-to-vein time. We highlight five key abstracts from the 2023 ASCO Annual Meeting that showcase these exciting updates in BCMA-directed CAR-T cell therapies in RRMM.

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