Immunotherapy has shown promise in the treatment of hematological malignancies, including multiple myeloma. One approach is CAR-NK cell therapy, which involves genetically modifying natural killer (NK) cells to target specific cancer antigens. While CAR-NK therapy offers advantages over CAR-T therapy, such as reduced immune system reactions and lower production time and cost, challenges remain in terms of antitumor efficacy and the tumor microenvironment. Preclinical and early clinical studies have targeted various antigens, including BCMA, with CAR-NK cells in multiple myeloma. To further investigate the potential of BCMA-targeted CAR-NK cell therapy, this study aims to evaluate its safety and determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) in patients who have not responded to standard therapy.
Age 18-80 years with expected survival > 3 months.
Confirmed diagnosis of active multiple myeloma with detectable BCMA expression in malignant cells.
Relapsed or refractory disease with at least 2 prior lines of treatment, including a proteasome inhibitor and immunomodulator, without achieving significant efficacy.
Measurable disease at screening according to IMWG criteria, as defined by any of the following: Serum monoclonal paraprotein (M-protein) level ≥1.0 g/dL or urine M-protein level being as defined； or light chain MM without measurable disease in the serum or the urine； serum immunoglobulin free light chain disease dL and abnormal serum immunoglobulin kappa/lambda free light chain ratio
Pregnant or lactating women.
Uncontrolled active infection, HIV infection, or positive syphilis serology reaction.
Active hepatitis B or hepatitis C infection.
Recent or current use of glucocorticoids or other immunosuppressors.