¹⁷⁷Lu-3BP-227 for Neurotensin Receptor 1–Targeted Therapy of Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma: First Clinical Results

Abstract

Neurotensin receptor 1 (NTR1) is overexpressed in ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma, which is still one of the deadliest cancers, with a very poor prognosis. Eligible patients were offered salvage radiopharmaceutical therapy with the novel NTR1 antagonist ¹⁷⁷Lu-3BP-227. <b>Methods:</b> Six patients with confirmed ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma who had exhausted all other treatment options received ¹⁷⁷Lu-3BP-227 for evaluation of NTR1 expression in vivo. Three patients received treatment activities of 5.1-7.5 GBq. <b>Results:</b> Administration of ¹⁷⁷Lu-3BP-227 was well tolerated by all patients. The kidneys were identified as the dose-limiting organ. The most severe adverse event was reversible grade 2 anemia. One patient achieved a partial response and experienced significant improvement of symptoms and quality of life. This patient survived 13 mo from diagnosis and 11 mo from the start of ¹⁷⁷Lu-3BP-227 therapy. <b>Conclusion:</b> This initial report provides clinical evidence of the feasibility of treatment of ductal pancreatic adenocarcinoma using ¹⁷⁷Lu-3BP-227.