SLAMF7: A Potential Target for CAR T-Cell Therapy in Multiple Myeloma. (PubMed, Cancers (Basel))
The target has a proven clinical success with Elotuzumab (anti-SLAMF7 antibody); it works by activating immune cells to kill myeloma cells, and limited expression on normal tissues, with, potentially, few side effects...However, 'fratricide death', a phenomenon where the engineered CAR-T cells attack and kill each other, is a critical issue that requires safe engineering solutions. In this work, we will provide an overview on the field with a specific focus on SLAMF7 as an emerging CAR-T cell target in MM.