Effectiveness and infectious complications of BCMA T-cell engagers in treating multiple myeloma: Real-world evidence from SwedenShow others and affiliations
2024 (English)In: Cancer Medicine, E-ISSN 2045-7634, Vol. 13, no 8, article id e7048
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Abstract [en]
Background: Multiple myeloma (MM), an incurable disease characterized by frequent relapses and a need for multiple treatments, often progresses to a relapse/refractory status resistant to all available drugs and drug classes. Bispecific antibodies, specifically BCMA T-cell engagers, have emerged as effective treatments for MM, demonstrating impressive efficacy. However, these treatments can adversely affect the immune system, increasing vulnerability to infections. Methods/Results: This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of BCMA T-cell engagers in 58 Swedish patients with poor MM prognosis. The patients exhibited a 69% overall response rate, with 69% survival and 60% progression-free survival at 15 months. Conclusions: Despite the risk of infectious complications, the prognosis of MM patients can be significantly improved with vigilant monitoring and proactive management of infections. This real-world data highlight the potential of BCMA T-cell engagers in treating MM, emphasizing the need for careful patient monitoring to mitigate infection risks.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
WILEY , 2024. Vol. 13, no 8, article id e7048
Keywords [en]
bispecific antibodies; immunotherapy; multiple myeloma; real-world data
National Category
Cancer and Oncology
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-203254DOI: 10.1002/cam4.7048ISI: 001206245200001PubMedID: 38651177OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-203254DiVA, id: diva2:1856388
Note
Funding Agencies|Cancerfonden; [4-2528/2019]
2024-05-062024-05-062024-08-15