Teclistamab

Generic Name
Teclistamab
Brand Names
Tecvayli
Drug Type
Biotech
Chemical Formula
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CAS Number
2119595-80-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
54534MX6Z9
Background

Teclistamab is an IgG4-PAA bispecific antibody that targets the CD3 receptor expressed on the surface of T cells and B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) expressed on malignant multiple myeloma cells. Teclistamab consists of an anti-BCMA arm and an anti-CD3 arm connected via two interchain disulfide bonds, allowing the drug to recruit CD3-expressing T cells to B...

Indication

Teclistamab is indicated as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma who have received at least three prior therapies, including an immunomodulatory agent, a proteasome inhibitor, and an anti-CD38 antibody and have demonstrated disease progression on the last therapy.
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Associated Conditions
Refractory Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Associated Therapies
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koreabiomed.com
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[ASH 2024] J&J targets curing half of multiple myeloma patients with innovative treatment portfolio

Johnson & Johnson aims to cure half of all multiple myeloma patients, shifting from disease management to potential cure. Their therapies, including Darzalex and Carvykti, have shown significant improvements in progression-free survival and response rates, with innovative approaches like bispecific antibodies and precision medicine. The company emphasizes early use of effective treatments to reduce healthcare burden.
cancernetwork.com
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Maintenance Teclistamab Yields Preliminary Activity in NDMM

All evaluable patients in the MajesTEC-4/EMN30 trial achieved MRD negativity with teclistamab-cqyv maintenance after ASCT for NDMM, with deepening responses and manageable hematologic toxicity. The trial includes Tec-Len and Tec monotherapy cohorts, with varying dosing schedules. The study is now moving into its main randomization phase, aiming to enroll 1500 patients.
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