Management of Multiple Myeloma with Second-Generation Antibody-Drug Conjugates

BioDrugs. 2016 Apr;30(2):87-93. doi: 10.1007/s40259-016-0165-6.

Abstract

The antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) is a combination of a cytotoxic agent and monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) through a stable specialized chemical linker. After ADC binds to the target antigen, the conjugate is internalized and toxin is released, leading to the death of a target cell. Lorvotuzumab mertansine, indatuximab ravtansine, and milatuzumab-doxorubicin are currently under clinical development for use in multiple myeloma (MM). Preliminary data from recent studies indicate that these agents induce responses in patients with relapsed and/or refractory MM and have an acceptable safety profile.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Immunoconjugates / therapeutic use*
  • Multiple Myeloma / drug therapy*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Immunoconjugates