First-Ever Results from Dual Bispecific Combination Study Showing 96% ORR in Patients with R/R Multiple Myeloma
“By combining teclistamab and talquetamab, two bispecific antibodies that have demonstrated high efficacy responses in targeting distinct antigens, we evaluated the potential of this unique combination regimen for patients who were resistant or refractory to multiple lines of therapy,” said Yael Cohen, M.D., Head of Myeloma Unit, Hematology Institute, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel, and principal study investigator.† “The high overall response rates characterized in this study are encouraging and support the continued evaluation of this regimen as a combination therapy.”
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