Therapeutic potential of isatuximab in the treatment of multiple myeloma: Evidence to date

Semin Oncol. 2020 Apr-Jun;47(2-3):155-164. doi: 10.1053/j.seminoncol.2020.04.004. Epub 2020 May 8.

Abstract

Management of multiple myeloma represents an ever changing paradigm with monoclonal antibodies adding the ability to treat patients with 3 and 4 drug regimens with acceptable toxicity profiles. In recent years, we have seen the FDA approve a number of regimens with both elotuzumab and daratumumab in combination with the standard approaches of immunomodulatory drugs, proteasome inhibitors, and steroids. Isatuximab is a naked, humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against CD38. With the recent FDA approval in March 2020, we seek to summarize the presented data to date and where this drug will fit into the future gestalt of myeloma therapy.

Keywords: CD38; Isatuximab; Monoclonal antibodies; Myeloma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological
  • isatuximab