Bayer Reports Results for the Investigational Targeted Radionuclide Therapy 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium in Advanced Metastatic Prostate Cancer
MWN-AI** Summary
Bayer has reported encouraging results from its global Phase I study, PAnTHa, which evaluates the investigational targeted alpha therapy (TAT), 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium (BAY 3563254), for patients with advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, the data indicate significant potential for 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium, with over 80% of patients achieving a PSA50 response at the identified expansion dose.
Prostate cancer remains a critical health concern, being the second most common cancer diagnosed in men, with mCRPC patients facing a median survival of less than three years. Bayer's TAT represents a strategic focus within its precision oncology efforts, aimed at transforming treatment options for these patients. Dr. Dominik Ruettinger, Bayer's Head of Research for Oncology, expressed enthusiasm about the study's results, suggesting that this therapy could lead to meaningful advancements for individuals with limited treatment alternatives.
The PAnTHa study involved administering 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium to participants with at least one PSMA-positive lesion. No dose-limiting toxicities or treatment-related deaths were reported, although common treatment-emergent adverse events included dry mouth, fatigue, and nausea. The overall response rate was 46%, with disease control reaching 83% in patients with measurable disease at baseline.
This investigational therapy leverages a unique combination of components to enhance tumor targeting and retention, aiming for differentiated efficacy and safety profiles. The positive initial findings underscore the urgent need for precision therapies in combating the high mortality rates associated with mCRPC, as emphasized by Dr. Fred Saad of the University of Montreal. Bayer is committed to pushing 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium forward in clinical development, addressing critical patient needs in prostate cancer care.
MWN-AI** Analysis
Bayer’s recent presentation of Phase I results for its investigational therapy 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium at the ASCO symposium could signal a pivotal moment for the company and its position in the oncology market. This next-generation targeted alpha therapy (TAT) demonstrates promising efficacy in advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), a treatment area desperately in need of improvements, as current therapies often fail to extend survival significantly.
The data revealed that over 80% of patients achieved a PSA50 response at the recommended dose for expansion, suggesting strong response rates and potential clinical benefits. The absence of dose-limiting toxicities and the manageable adverse event profile enhance the viability of 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium for a market that is increasingly focusing on precision oncology. Given that prostate cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in men with a poor prognosis for mCRPC patients, the introduction of an effective treatment could dramatically reshape therapeutic options and improve survival outcomes.
Investors should consider Bayer’s strategic focus on developing precision therapies as a potential growth driver. As this therapy advances to later clinical trials, the positive data could boost investor confidence and lead to an increase in Bayer's stock value. With Bayer maintaining a strong commitment to R&D, evident from its significant investment in oncology, the company is positioning itself at the forefront of cancer therapeutics.
Additionally, the global prevalence of prostate cancer accentuates the market need for effective treatments, indicating a ready audience for new therapies. Bayer's research underscores its dedication to addressing unmet medical needs, hinting at potential for sustained revenue generation and market expansion. Stakeholders should monitor the progression of 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium closely as it embarks on critical phases of clinical development, which may serve as a catalyst for future growth.
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- 225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium (BAY 3563254) is an investigational targeted alpha therapy (TAT) being developed for patients with advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC)
- Data from PAnTHa, the global Phase I first-in-human, dose-escalation study were presented during the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers Symposium in San Francisco, CA
- Data support advancing 225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium to the next phase of development
- Prostate cancer is the second most common diagnosed cancer in men 1 , with less than three years median survival among metastatic patients, who have developed castration-resistance 2
- TAT is a strategic pillar of precision oncology at Bayer, with the potential to shift the treatment paradigm for patients
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Bayer today announced results from the ongoing global Phase I first-in-human, dose-escalation PAnTHa study (NCT06217822) evaluating the safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy of 225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium (BAY 3563254), a next-generation targeted alpha therapy (TAT) in patients with advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The dose for expansion was successfully identified, with ?80% of patients achieving a PSA50 response at the expansion dose.
New data were presented during the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Cancers Symposium, taking place in San Francisco, CA, United States, from February 26-28, 2026. These clinical data represent the first disclosure for 225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium and were selected as part of the rapid oral session focused on advanced prostate cancer research. They support advancing 225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium to the next phase of clinical development. TAT is a strategic pillar of precision oncology at Bayer, with the potential to accelerate novel treatment options for patients with mCRPC.
“We are excited to see the results from the Phase I PAnTHa study demonstrating the potential of our next-generation targeted alpha therapy to provide new treatment options for patients with advanced metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), a type of cancer with limited treatment options and poor prognosis,” said Dominik Ruettinger, M.D., Ph.D., Head of Research and Early Development for Oncology at Bayer’s Pharmaceuticals Division. “The development of 225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium confirms our ongoing focus on prostate cancer treatment and continued drive to develop precise and personalized healthcare solutions.”
“Despite progress, patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer continue to face high mortality, highlighting the urgent need for new precision therapies," said Fred Saad, MD, FRCS, Professor and Chairman of Surgery at the University of Montreal and Director of Genitourinary Oncology at the University of Montreal Hospital Center (CHUM), Canada. "The promising data support the further investigation of this molecule to provide a potentially meaningful clinical benefit for patients with mCRPC."
225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium (BAY 3563254) is a next-generation investigational TAT labeled with actinium-225 and comprising a novel PSMA (prostate-specific membrane antigen)-targeting small molecule with a customized albumin-binding moiety. The compound is designed specifically to increase uptake within the tumor, with the goal to provide a differentiated safety and efficacy profile.
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men with less than three years median survival among metastatic patients, who have developed castration-resistance. There is an increasing unmet need to improve the outcomes of men with mCRPC. 6
About the PAnTHa study (NCT06217822)
P SMA-targeted A cti n ium-225- T rillium Fi H study in A dvanced mCRPC (PAnTHa), is a Phase I, open-label, first-in-human, multicenter study to evaluate safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and antitumor activity of 225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium (BAY 3563254) in participants with advanced metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) that have at least 1 PSMA-positive lesion on PSMA-PET. In the trial, patients received 225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium intravenously every 6 weeks for up to 4 doses. At data cut-off, 50 patients were enrolled across four dose levels in the escalation cohort and 80% completed all four cycles of 225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium (range: 75 to 150 kBq/kg; 12-13 patients/cohort).
Detailed Results from PAnTHa
To date, 225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium has had no dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) or treatment-related deaths. Most common treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) were dry mouth, fatigue and nausea. Overall, 38% of patients had Gr ?3 TEAEs, most commonly lymphopenia, 16% of patients had serious TEAEs and 4% of patients discontinued treatment due to TEAEs. The overall response rate per PCWG3 criteria across all doses in patients with measurable disease at baseline (n=24) was 46%, with disease control rate of 83%. Respective PSA50 and PSA90 response rates were 58% and 36% overall, and 83% and 58% at the Recommended Dose for Expansion (RDE). This was further supported by the decline in circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) fraction at the RDE. Further, PSA50 responses were observed across all baseline mean Standardized Uptake Value (SUVmean) groups.
About 225Ac-PSMA-Trillium (BAY 3563254)
225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium (BAY 3563254) is a next-generation TAT that comprises a highly specific PSMA-targeting motif, an albumin-binding domain to optimize tumor uptake and retention, and a Macropa TM chelator complexed with the alpha-emitter actinium-225. The distinctive structural components are designed to provide a differentiated safety and efficacy profile. Both in vitro and in vivo characterization of 225 Ac-PSMA-Trillium demonstrates high tumor uptake and retention. Potent antitumor efficacy has been observed in several preclinical models of prostate cancer. PSMA-Trillium resulted from the acquisition of PSMA Therapeutics and Noria Therapeutics in 2021 and are now under clinical investigation.
About Targeted Alpha Therapy
Targeted alpha therapy (TAT) is an emerging class of radionuclide therapy that can be used against a variety of tumors. It delivers alpha particle radiation directly to the tumor inside the body, either via its bone-seeking property (radium-223) or by combining alpha radionuclides, such as actinium-225, with specific targeting moieties.
Actinium-225 is an alpha particle–emitting radionuclide with a 9.9-day half-life. Alpha particles deposit highly ionizing radiation over a short range. This localized delivery of the radioactive payload induces irreparable DNA double-strand breaks, often resulting in cell death.
About prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. Despite significant advances in the last decade, the prognosis for men with mCRPC remains poor with a median survival of about 31 months. 2 With increasing incidence, more than 300 thousand prostate cancer cases were reported in the US in 2025; 5-year relative survival with distant disease is only 34%. 3 Advances in imaging technologies (i.e. PSMA-PET) and their utilization across all stages of prostate cancer will likely result in an increased number of patients diagnosed with metastatic disease earlier. Consequently, more men will be diagnosed with de novo PSMA-positive metastatic disease.
About Bayer
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company’s products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses. At the same time, the Group aims to increase its earning power and create value through innovation and growth. The Bayer brand stands for trust, reliability and quality throughout the world. In fiscal 2024, the Group employed around 93,000 people and had sales of 46.6 billion euros. R&D expenses amounted to 6.2 billion euros. For more information, go to www.bayer.com .
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1 GLOBOCAN. World fact sheet. 2022. Available at: https://gco.iarc.who.int/media/globocan/factsheets/populations/900-world-fact-sheet.pdf . Accessed March 2024.
2 Amit D Raval et al. Prediction model for real-world survival in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer and bone metastases in the United States: A real-world database study. JCO Oncol Pract 19, 507-507 (2023).
3 Kratzer TB, Mazzitelli N, Star J, Dahut WL, Jemal A, Siegel RL. Prostate cancer statistics, 2025. CA Cancer J Clin . 2025; 75(6): 485-497. doi: 10.3322/caac.70028
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