#EBMT / The Success Story of Equecabtagene Autoleucel: The World’s First Fully Human CAR-T for Multiple Myeloma

#EBMT / The Success Story of Equecabtagene Autoleucel: The World’s First Fully Human CAR-T for Multiple Myeloma

Multiple Myeloma

In recent years, CAR-T cell therapy has made groundbreaking progress in the field of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), offering hope to patients struggling with limited treatment options. Recent data shows that Equecabtagene Autoleucel achieved an impressive complete response (CR) rate of 82.4% in Chinese clinical trials, garnering widespread attention for its outstanding efficacy.

### Breakthrough Research Findings

At the upcoming 50th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) in the UK, a study titled “Matching-Adjusted Indirect Comparison of Effective Characteristics Among Different BCMA Targeting CAR-T in Treatment of Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma (MAIC)” will be presented. This study compares the efficacy of four BCMA-targeted CAR-T products, revealing that Equecabtagene Autoleucel’s overall response rate (ORR) and CR rate are significantly superior to those of other comparators, especially in terms of CR rate.

### Clinical Performance of Equecabtagene Autoleucel

Equecabtagene Autoleucel is the world’s first fully human CAR-T product approved for marketing, having received priority review approval in China on June 30, 2023. The approval is based on results from the FUMANBA-1 Ib/II clinical study conducted across 14 centers in China. The study demonstrated that among 91 RRMM patients who had not previously received CAR-T therapy and had relapsed after multiple lines of treatment, Equecabtagene Autoleucel achieved a sCR/CR rate of 82.4%, with 97.8% of patients reaching minimal residual disease (MRD)-negative status.

### Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics Advantages

Compared to other BCMA-targeted CAR-T products, Equecabtagene Autoleucel shows significant advantages in pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Data indicates that Equecabtagene Autoleucel has a median time to response (TTR) of 15 days, and 62.3% of patients maintained CAR-T cell persistence for over 6 months. These findings suggest that Equecabtagene Autoleucel not only acts quickly but also remains effective in the body for an extended period, providing long-lasting therapeutic benefits.

### Structural Advantages Unveiled

Equecabtagene Autoleucel’s design includes unique structural advantages that minimize CAR-T cell exhaustion within the patient’s body. Research shows that Equecabtagene Autoleucel’s dissociation constant (Kd) is close to the natural dissociation kinetics of human T cells, with a dissociation time of about 6 minutes. This allows CAR-T cells to efficiently activate, kill, and proliferate within the body. In contrast, other BCMA-targeted CAR-T products have lower dissociation constants and longer dissociation times, which can lead to CAR-T cell exhaustion and reduced longevity.

### Long-Term Efficacy Outlook

Equecabtagene Autoleucel’s excellent performance in clinical trials brings new hope to RRMM patients. The long-term efficacy data in Chinese patients are particularly noteworthy. As time progresses, further clinical data will continue to validate Equecabtagene Autoleucel’s efficacy and safety, offering more effective treatment options for RRMM patients worldwide.

The success of Equecabtagene Autoleucel is not only due to its remarkable clinical efficacy but also the extensive scientific research and innovative technology behind it. This groundbreaking therapy sheds new light on the treatment of multiple myeloma and paves the way for future advancements in CAR-T cell therapy.

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