Merus to Present Petosemtamab Data at AACR-NCI-EORTC Conference

Key highlights
  • Plenary session on petosemtamab: October 24, 10:00-11:40 a.m. ET.
  • Poster session on preclinical evaluation: October 24, 12:30-4:00 p.m. ET.
  • Petosemtamab targets EGFR and LGR5 in cancer treatment.
  • Abstracts available in conference app on October 22, 12:00 p.m. ET.

Conference Presentations

Merus will present data on petosemtamab at the AACR-NCI-EORTC International Conference on Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics in Boston from October 22-26, 2025. A plenary session will feature interim data from a phase 2 trial of petosemtamab in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) on October 24, from 10:00 to 11:40 a.m. ET. A poster session on the preclinical evaluation of petosemtamab on cancer stem cells will occur on the same day from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Petosemtamab Overview

Petosemtamab, also known as MCLA-158, is a Biclonics® antibody targeting EGFR and LGR5. It is designed to inhibit EGFR-dependent signaling, promote EGFR internalization and degradation, and enhance antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity and phagocytosis.

Abstract Availability

The abstracts for the presentations will be accessible in the conference app starting October 22, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. ET. Full presentations will be available on the Merus website at the start of each session.

Source: Merus

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