Aurélien Callaud, Heying Duan, Elif Hindié, Clément Morgat, Andrei Iagaru
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Abstract
Gastrin-Releasing Peptide Receptor (GRPR) represents a promising molecular target for radionuclide therapy (TRT) across a variety of malignancies due to its overexpression in several tumor types, including prostate, breast, lung, melanoma, cervix, neuroblastoma, head and neck, and colon cancers. While expression patterns vary-with high GRPR expression notably observed in cervix and neuroblastoma cancers-tumor heterogeneity and metastatic profiles remain challenges for patient selection and therapy optimization. Recent advances in GRPR-targeted radiopharmaceutical development have focused on overcoming peptide instability and enhancing tumor uptake, exemplified by novel compounds such as AMTG with improved proteolytic resistance and albumin binding domains to extend circulatory half-life. Furthermore, innovative radionuclides like terbium-161, lead-212, copper-67, cobalt-58 m, and arsenic-77 offer enhanced therapeutic potential beyond the current standard of lutetium-177 through favorable decay characteristics including Auger electron emission and alpha-particle therapy. Preclinical and early clinical studies demonstrate encouraging tumor targeting and therapeutic efficacy with manageable toxicity profiles, particularly in prostate and cervix cancers. However, further investigation into GRPR expression heterogeneity, metastatic distribution, and safety is necessary to refine patient stratification and maximize clinical benefit. This evolving landscape positions GRPR-TRT as a versatile and potent approach, with the potential to expand targeted radionuclide therapy to a broader range of malignancies and improve outcomes in advanced cancers with limited treatment options.
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Seminars in Nuclear Medicine is the leading review journal in nuclear medicine. Each issue brings you expert reviews and commentary on a single topic as selected by the Editors. The journal contains extensive coverage of the field of nuclear medicine, including PET, SPECT, and other molecular imaging studies, and related imaging studies. Full-color illustrations are used throughout to highlight important findings. Seminars is included in PubMed/Medline, Thomson/ISI, and other major scientific indexes.