Petosemtamab - Merus
Alternative Names: EGFR x LGR5 Biclonics®; Lgr5 x EGFR Biclonics®; MCLA 158Latest Information Update: 03 Jun 2025
At a glance
- Originator Merus
- Class Antineoplastics; Bispecific antibodies; Immunotherapies; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action Antibody-dependent cell cytotoxicity; Epidermal growth factor receptor antagonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Squamous cell cancer
- Phase II Colorectal cancer
- Phase I/II Solid tumours
Most Recent Events
- 22 May 2025 Efficacy data from a phase II trial in Squamous cell cancer released by Merus
- 07 May 2025 Merus seeks accelerated approval from the US FDA for Petosemtamab for Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
- 07 May 2025 Merus plans a registrational trial for Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)