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Updates on BCMA-Targeting Bispecifics in MM
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An expert panel reviews recent updates on BCMA-targeting bispecific antibodies in multiple myeloma.
This is a video synopsis/summary of a Peer Exchange featuring Krina K. Patel, MD, MSc; Amrita Krishnan, MD; Caitlin Costello, MD; Saad Z. Usmani, MD, MBA, FACP; and Rafat Abonour, MD.
The discussion focuses on B-cell maturation antigen (BCMA)–targeted bispecific antibodies teclistamab and elranatamab for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (MM). Longer follow-up data suggests improved depth of response over time, especially with elranatamab. Differences in study populations make direct comparisons challenging, but additional BCMA bispecifics are in development.
With multiple approved BCMA-directed therapies now available in later lines (chimeric antigen receptor [CAR] T-cell therapies and 3 bispecific antibodies), treatment selection involves assessing patient and disease factors like pace of progression, logistics, and access issues. CAR T-cell therapy requires coordinating manufacturing and delivery, suiting patients with slower-progressing disease, while bispecific antibodies can be used urgently like in renal failure from hypercalcemia. Real-world data in patients ineligible for registration trials confirms bispecific antibody safety and efficacy in broader populations. Overall, having multiple BCMA options now provides flexibility based on clinical scenarios.
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