Current treatment options of T cell-associated immunotherapy in multiple myeloma

Clin Exp Med. 2017 Nov;17(4):431-439. doi: 10.1007/s10238-017-0450-9. Epub 2017 Jan 24.

Abstract

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a complex disease and is presently an incurable malignant plasma cell tumor. Although the introduction of proteasome inhibitor and the immunomodulators markedly improved the effect of myeloma therapy, most patients still suffer from relapse even with an initially effective therapy. Accumulating evidence suggests that immunotherapy is a promising option in treating MM. And T cell plays crucial role through inducing sustained immune response in vivo in the immunotherapy of tumors. In this article, we will discuss progress of several T cell-based immunotherapies with insight into how they eradicate myeloma cells and their disadvantages.

Keywords: CAR-T; Immunotherapy; Multiple myeloma; T cells.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Immunotherapy / methods*
  • Multiple Myeloma / therapy*
  • T-Lymphocytes / immunology*