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ReviewMolecular biology reports2025

Immunotherapy in multiple myeloma: advances from immune microenvironment insights to clinical application.

Yao Zhang, Yuting Lei, Yanzhao Huang, Yan Gao, Rong Liu, Kaiyun Guo, Chunlian Zhao, Ming Lei

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Review in Molecular biology reports, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Yao Zhang *Department of Medical Laboratory Section, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People's Hospital of Changde City), Located at 818 Renmin Road, Wuling, Changde, Hunan Province, China.
Yuting Lei *Department of Medical Laboratory Section, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People's Hospital of Changde City), Located at 818 Renmin Road, Wuling, Changde, Hunan Province, China.
Yanzhao Huang *Hengyang Medical College, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China.
Yan GaoDepartment of Medical Laboratory Section, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People's Hospital of Changde City), Located at 818 Renmin Road, Wuling, Changde, Hunan Province, China.
Rong LiuDepartment of Medical Laboratory Section, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People's Hospital of Changde City), Located at 818 Renmin Road, Wuling, Changde, Hunan Province, China.
Kaiyun GuoDepartment of Medical Laboratory Section, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People's Hospital of Changde City), Located at 818 Renmin Road, Wuling, Changde, Hunan Province, China. g15274287892@163.com.
Chunlian ZhaoDepartment of Medical Laboratory Section, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People's Hospital of Changde City), Located at 818 Renmin Road, Wuling, Changde, Hunan Province, China. 281699849@qq.com.
Ming LeiDepartment of Medical Laboratory Section, Changde Hospital, Xiangya School of Medicine, Central South University (The First People's Hospital of Changde City), Located at 818 Renmin Road, Wuling, Changde, Hunan Province, China. 285928388@csu.edu.cn.

Funding

Changde Science and Technology Board No.2023YD30Natural Science Foundation for Youth of Hunan Province No. 2022JJ40003Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province No.2024JJ7018
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Multiple myeloma (MM) is a highly heterogeneous plasma cell malignancy characterized by significant immune evasion mechanisms. Its immune microenvironment comprises various immune cells, including dendritic cells (DCs), natural killer (NK) cells, myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) and regulatory T cells (Tregs), as well as immunosuppressive factors such as TGF-β and IL-10, which collectively inhibit immune responses. Dysfunctional DCs, impaired NK cell activity and the immunosuppressive effects of MDSCs and Tregs foster tumor cell immune evasion, thereby limiting the efficacy of immunotherapies. In recent years, significant advancements in MM treatment have come from immunotherapy: monoclonal antibodies, chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapy and bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) have emerged as key strategies for improving patient outcomes. However, variability in therapeutic efficacy, treatment-related toxicity and the development of resistance remain major obstacles in clinical practice. The MM immune microenvironment, together with tumor cell heterogeneity, complicates treatment and restricts the widespread application and long-term effectiveness of current therapies. To address these challenges, researchers are exploring novel therapeutic targets and integrating gene-editing technologies with immunotherapy to enhance efficacy. The rise of precision medicine and personalized treatment approaches offers further opportunities to optimize therapeutic strategies. Continued progress in MM immunotherapy depends on close collaboration among academia, healthcare institutions, industry and policymakers. Through interdisciplinary cooperation and resource integration, current obstacles can be overcome, accelerating the development and clinical translation of innovative therapies and ultimately providing safer, more effective treatment options for patients.

Indexed as

ImmunotherapyMultiple MyelomaTumor MicroenvironmentAnimalsAntibodies, BispecificDendritic CellsHumansKiller Cells, NaturalMyeloid-Derived Suppressor CellsT-Lymphocytes, RegulatoryAntibodies, BispecificBispecific antibodiesChimeric antigen receptor t cellsGene editing technologyImmune checkpoint inhibitorsMultiple myeloma

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