Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: new targets and novel therapies

Blood Cancer J. 2021 Apr 5;11(4):68. doi: 10.1038/s41408-021-00456-w.

Abstract

Newer, more effective and non-cytotoxic therapies are an unmet need for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) and other B-cell malignancies. Recently approved agents include polatuzumab with bendamustine and rituximab, selinexor, and tafasitamab plus lenalidomide. Three CAR-T cell products are currently approved by the FDA, with others in clinical trials. Additional agents in development include bispecific antibodies and antibody drug conjugates. Combinations of targeted therapies should lead to further improvement in the outcome of patients with B-cell malignancies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Bispecific / therapeutic use
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / therapeutic use
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized / therapeutic use
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological / therapeutic use*
  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
  • Bendamustine Hydrochloride / therapeutic use
  • Drug Development
  • Humans
  • Immunoconjugates / therapeutic use
  • Immunotherapy, Adoptive / methods*
  • Lenalidomide / therapeutic use
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / therapy*
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy / methods
  • Rituximab / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antibodies, Bispecific
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological
  • Immunoconjugates
  • Rituximab
  • Bendamustine Hydrochloride
  • Lenalidomide
  • polatuzumab vedotin
  • tafasitamab