Multiple Myeloma

May 06, 2025

FDA Approves Abeona’s ZEVASKYN as First Cell-Based Gene Therapy for RDEB The FDA approved Abeona Therapeutics’ ZEVASKYN (prademagene zamikeracel, or pz-cel), the first and only autologous cell-based gene therapy for treating wounds in patients with recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB). ZEVASKYN is d...

Apr 02, 2025

Multiple myeloma, a complex blood cancer rooted in the bone marrow, affects 160K people globally each year, with a mortality rate of 106K. According to DelveInsight, nearly 75K new cases were reported across seven major markets in 2023, a figure expected to climb in the coming years. Yet, amid these sobering statis...

Mar 14, 2025

The success of CAR-T therapies like Bristol-Myers Squibb/Bluebird bio’s ABECMA and Janssen’s CARVYKTI is reshaping treatment paradigms, challenging traditional options like stem cell transplants and proteasome inhibitors. The multiple myeloma market size in the US is responding rapidly from ~USD 15 billion, with in...

Jan 13, 2025

Bristol Myers Squibb stands tall as the undisputed leader in the molecular glue arena, shaping the future of targeted therapies. With its groundbreaking advancements, the company has redefined the potential of molecular glues in oncology, offering innovative solutions that precisely degrade harmful proteins. Bristo...

Nov 22, 2024

NK cell therapies have demonstrated significant clinical efficacy, with studies reporting response rates ranging from 40% to 80% in certain hematologic malignancies. As of recent data, several NK cell therapy candidates are in clinical trials, with notable successes including improved overall survival rates and red...

Oct 04, 2024

Trispecific antibodies are the next frontier in targeted cancer therapy, offering a powerful new approach to treating complex diseases. These innovative antibodies are designed to bind to three different antigens simultaneously, enhancing treatment precision. By engaging multiple targets at once, trispecific antibo...

Sep 24, 2024

FDA Greenlights Zevra Therapeutics’ MIPLYFFA for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C Zevra Therapeutics, Inc. has announced that the FDA has approved MIPLYFFA (arimoclomol) capsules as the first oral treatment for Niemann-Pick disease type C. Indicated for use alongside miglustat, MIPLYFFA is intended for both adult and...

Sep 24, 2024

The landscape of multiple myeloma therapies has been revolutionized by the introduction of cutting-edge monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeting CD38. Among the standout advancements are DARZALEX (daratumumab) and SARCLISA (isatuximab-irfc), which have emerged as game-changers in the treatment of multiple myeloma. Th...

Aug 05, 2024

Despite significant progress in multiple myeloma treatment with a range of biological drugs and their combinations—such as IMiDs (BMS REVLIMID, POMALYST/IMNOVID), anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody drugs (DARZALEX, SARCLISA), the anti-SLAM7 monoclonal antibody (AbbVie and BMS multiple myeloma drug EMPLICITI), and new pr...

Jul 30, 2024

Multiple Myeloma, the second most common type of blood cancer after non-Hodgkin lymphoma, is characterized by the presence of malignant plasma cells in the bone marrow. The diagnosis involves identifying these highly abnormal and unstable cells, which proliferate aggressively and spread through the bloodstream and ...