A New Immune‑Engaging ADC Platform: STEAP1‑Targeted Vandortuzumab–Exatecan

Antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) have transformed therapy in several malignancies, but in advanced prostate cancer they have mostly been evaluated for direct tumor cytotoxicity, with little attention to immune mechanisms that might underpin durable responses. A recent study introduces a new STEAP1‑targeted ADC platform built on vandortuzumab, an antibody directed at six‑transmembrane epithelial antigen of the […]

Genetic Maps of Blood Proteins Open New Paths for Cancer Drug Repurposing

A huge international team has just completed the largest study ever on how our genes control the levels of proteins circulating in our blood. The work, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and the Berlin Institute of Health, brings together data from more than 78,000 people across 38 cohorts worldwide and has […]

AKY-2519: Phase 1b Trial Targets B7-H3 in Metastatic Prostate Cancer

AKY-2519, a miniprotein radioconjugate targeting B7-H3, has entered a Phase 1b clinical trial in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The open-label study enrolls both PLUVICTO-naïve and PLUVICTO-experienced patients at multiple U.S. radioligand therapy centers, evaluating three dose levels in each cohort before expanding at selected doses. Preliminary safety and efficacy data from this […]

GX-BP1: Targeting SOX2 to Prevent Resistance in mCRPC

GX-BP1, a bioPROTAC-based SOX2 degrader, selectively targets SOX2, an undruggable protein, for ubiquitin-proteasome elimination, overcoming limitations of prior inhibition strategies. In preclinical models, GX-BP1 monotherapy delivered approximately 70% tumor growth inhibition, while combinations with agents like carboplatin/paclitaxel achieved 87-96% inhibition and near-complete tumor suppression at optimal doses. Notably, GX-BP1 paired with osimertinib eradicated cancer stem […]

TLX597-Tx Shows Early Promise in a Phase 2 PSMA Trial for Prostate Cancer

TLX597-Tx (177Lu-DOTA-HYNIC-panPSMA) is emerging as a next-generation PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy designed to deliver radiation more precisely to prostate cancer cells while limiting exposure to healthy organs. New data from the OPTIMAL-PSMA trial suggest that the drug may achieve strong tumor uptake with relatively low dose to the salivary glands and kidneys, two of the main […]

Phase 2 ARTEMIS-003 Trial: HS-20093 for mCRPC

HS-20093  has received Breakthrough Therapy designation from China’s National Medical Products Administration for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. The designation covers patients previously treated with novel endocrine therapy and taxane-based chemotherapy, a setting where later-line treatment options remain limited. HS-20093 is a B7-H3-targeted antibody-drug conjugate designed to bind tumor cells expressing B7-H3 and deliver a cytotoxic […]

B7-H3 Emerges as Prime Target for Prostate Cancer Across All Stages

A 2026 study published in Clinical Cancer Research has pinpointed B7-H3 as a standout therapeutic target for prostate cancer, offering hope against the disease’s toughest forms. The work analyzed tissue from prostate cancer patients across the full spectrum, from hormone-sensitive and castration-resistant to neuroendocrine and “double-negative” subtypes, revealing B7-H3’s consistent, broad expression. This uniformity stands […]

Phase 1 Study of BPX-601: A Controlled Immune Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer

A new clinical trial has recently begun for a promising but complex type of cancer treatment called BPX-601, designed specifically for men dealing with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to traditional therapies. This therapy is a form of CAR T-cell treatment, which means doctors take a patient’s own immune cells, reprogram them in […]