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Published on 05/11/2026 at 04:15 pm EDT
May 11, 2026
Advancing mid- and late-stage assets in prostate cancer and rare disease; cash runway into 2028
FG-3246 G FG-3180: Attractive Assets in Prostate Cancer, Phase 2 Trial Enrolling
FG-3246, a potential first-in-class, CD46 targeting ADC, with a validated payload, clinically meaningful responses in previous mCRPC trials and a well-characterized safety profile
FG-3180, a PET imaging agent with demonstrated uptake in CD46 positive tumors, in development as potential novel patient selection biomarker
Currently enrolling Phase 2 monotherapy trial of FG-3246 and FG-3180 in mCRPC, post-ARPI / pre-chemo setting; interim analysis expected in 4Ǫ 2026
Roxadustat: A Phase-3 Ready Development Opportunity
Approved in > 40 countries and commercialized by AstraZeneca and Astellas for anemia associated with CKD; >1 million patients treated worldwide since 2019
Compelling wholly owned, Phase 3-ready U.S. development opportunity in anemia due to LR-MDS and high red blood cell transfusion burden
Reached agreement with the FDA on important Phase 3 clinical trial design elements, providing a regulatory pathway forward
Orphan Drug Designation in MDS granted by FDA in December 2025
Recent and Near-Term Catalysts
FG-3246 Phase 2 monotherapy trial interim results expected in 4Ǫ 2026
Roxadustat Phase 3 LR-MDS trial anticipated to commence in 2H 2026*
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ADC=antibody drug conjugate; LR-MDS=low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes; mAb=monoclonal antibody; mCPRC=metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer; SOC=standard of care.
*Costs of an internally run Phase 3 LR-MDS study are not included in current cash runway projections.
CD46
Multi-functional protein, overexpressed in cancer
Negatively regulates the complement system and helps tumors evade complement-dependent cytotoxicity
Highly expressed in mCRPC and other solid tumors with limited expression in normal tissues
Expression is up-regulated as prostate cancer progresses from localized castration-sensitive prostate cancer to mCRPC
50%-70% of mCRPC patients are estimated to have high expression of CD46
Expressed more homogenously and at higher levels compared to PSMA
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Su Y, et al. JCI Insight. 2018; 3(17):e121497.
Lin, C., Hadfield, M.J., Santopietro, A. et al. The evolving landscape of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for treatment of prostate cancer. npj Precis. Onc. 9, 351 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41698-025-01131-0
FG-3246
Therapeutic
FG-3180 PET
Imaging Agent
Targeting antibody + MMAE payload
YS5 antibody: Offers an androgen receptor agnostic and non-PSMA approach
MMAE: a potent anti-microtubule agent (validated chemotherapy)
Payload and linker approved in five marketed ADCs, generating ~$5 billion in 2025 net revenue
YS5 is a fully-human, full length, IgG1 mAb to tumor-selective epitope of CD46 that is:
Less accessible on most normal cells
Does not interfere with complement system regulation
Targeting antibody + 8GZr tracer
Demonstrated specific uptake in CD46 positive tumors
Potential to inform patient selection
PET-based biomarker currently considered superior to CD46 IHC in prostate cancer
Development strategy aims to achieve clinically differentiated profile in competitive yet dissatisfied mCRPC market
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Phase 1 dose escalation and expansion study results in biomarker unselected and heavily pre-treated patient population with median of 5 prior lines of therapy
~36%
PSA Decline by
>50%
~20%
ORR
7.5
months
Median DOR
Range:
4.53 - 9.69
8.7
months Median rPFS
95% CI:
5.49 - 11.14
Efficacy analysis included 40 patients from the dose escalation cohorts-level > 1.2 mg/kg and cohort 1 (adenocarcinoma) of the dose expansion cohort at
2.7 mg/kg AJBW
2.7 mg/kg AJBW declared as the MTD in the study
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DOR=duration of response; ORR=overall response rate; rPFS=radiographic progression free survival; PSA=prostate specific antigen.
Encouraging FG-3246 anti-tumor activity in patients with mCRPC observed, particularly in patients progressing on only 1 prior ARPI
Neutropenia risk was successfully mitigated with use of G-CSF prophylaxis
Phase 1b/2 results in biomarker unselected patients,
majority of who progressed on ≥2 prior ARPIs
months
22%
Median rPFS
PSA50 Response
Phase 1b/2 results in patients who progressed
on 1 prior ARPI*
months
40%
Median rPFS
PSA50 Response
*Median rPFS similar across different ARPIs (abiraterone, enzalutamide,
apalutamide, and darolutamide )
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PSA50 Response
P-value
Yes (n=7)
No (n=16)
SUVmax-ave
11.68
[9.91-13.88]
9.24
[7.98-10.64]
0.109
SUVmax-ave/ SUVmean blood pool
G.57 [G.24-11.G3]
7.58 [6.66-G.80]
0.053
Results demonstrate FG-3180's potential as PET imaging biomarker for patient selection; further evaluation ongoing in the Phase 2 monotherapy trial
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Interim results expected in 4Ǫ 2026
Primary Endpoint: Optimal dose for Phase 3 based on
efficacy, safety, and PK
Secondary Endpoints: rPFS, PSA50, PSA90
Exploratory Endpoint: FG-3180 (PET imaging agent) as a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical
Arm B: Dose Level 2 (N=25):
2.4 mg/kg AJBW
All arms will use primary prophylaxis with G-CSF
Arm C: Dose Level 3 (N=25):
2.7 mg/kg AJBW
Arm A: Dose Level 1 (N=25)
1.8 mg/kg AJBW
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1:1:1 Randomization
Phase 2 - FG-3246 Dose Optimization in Post-ARPI, Pre-Chemo mCRPC, All Comers (US only)
Safety Review Committee
Planned review when 10 patients in each arm complete cycle 1
Planned review when 25 patients in each arm complete cycle 1
Ad hoc as needed
Expected
4Ǫ 2026
Interim
Analysis
Planned for up to 12 weeks after 12 patients in each arm are enrolled
DMC recommendation based on futility analysis and review of other available efficacy, safety, PK and E-R data
Futility evaluated by Composite Response Rate (PSA50/ORR)
Final Analysis
Planned for 12 months post N=25 enrolled in each cohort
Benefit/Risk assessment (Recommended Phase 3 Dose)
Decision on FG-3180 for patient pre-selection in Phase 3
Further validated by Phase 1b/2 Combination IST
Use of three of the highest doses (1.8mg/kg; 2.4mg/kg; 2.7mg/kg), given the exposure response established during the Phase 1 dose escalation and expansion trial
Use of primary prophylaxis G-CSF to help mitigate MMAE-associated adverse events like neutropenia, and maintain patients on their drug regimen longer
Moving upline to patients who have progressed on one prior ARPI - 1L or 2L mCRPC treatment as opposed to 5L+ in the Phase 1 monotherapy trial
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Interim analysis expected in 4Ǫ 2026
Clinical Sites Currently Activated and in Startup
Activated
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In Startup
Anemia is the hallmark symptom of MDS that gives rise to significant morbidity
Prevalence, United
States, 2022
58K
Patients are LR-MDS
4GK
Patients with anemia in LR-MDS
85% diagnosed with anemia
~77%
diagnosed with LR-MDS*
75K
Diagnosed with MDS
~75K
patients live with MDS in the U.S.
~G0% suffering from anemia and its
negative impact on quality of life
Current 1L agents are effective in <50% patients and relief is often temporary with limited treatment options in 2L+
Despite recent approvals, there remains a significant unmet need in the refractory population for additional treatments that provide durable response and the convenience of oral administration
SOCs are challenging to dose-calibrate and can only be administered through in-practice IV infusion or subǪ injection
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SEER, 2025 ; DRG 2023, Fenaux et al, Leukemia (2018); Platzbecker et al, Leukemia (2017).
In patients with high transfusion burden1, roxadustat showed promising TI benefits compared to placebo
8-wk RBC TI
within 52 weeks2
8-wk RBC TI
within 28 weeks2
p=0.041
p=0.043
45%
36%
13%
7%
No. of patients with response (% [65% CI])
Roxadustat (n=22)
Placebo (n=15)
8-wk RBC TI
within 28 weeks2
8
(36% [17-56])
1
(7% [0-32])
8-wk RBC TI
within 52 weeks2
10
(45% [24-68])
2
(13% (2-40])
60
Patients with TI, %
50
40
30 Final analysis data cut-off date: Aug 2, 2023
Full analysis population (all randomized patients who received ≥1 dose of study drug and had ≥1 corresponding on-treatment Hb assessment)
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1High transfusion burden at baseline defined by IWG2018: ≥4 pRBC units in two consecutive 8-
week periods prior to randomization
10 2Post-hoc analysis with nominal p-values
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Roxadustat
Placebo
Roxadustat
Placebo
CI, confidence interval; pRBC, packed red blood cells; TI, transfusion independence
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Target indication:
Treatment of anemia in patients with LR-MDS who are refractory to, intolerant to, or ineligible for, prior ESA treatment
Del(5q) (~10%)
RS+ (30-40%)
RS-(50-60%)
1L Lenalidomide
Luspatarcept
ESA1
Luspatercept
2L+ Lenalidomide or
ESA
ESA
imetelstat
Roxadustat
imetelstat Roxadustat
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RS = ring sideroblasts.
1. NCCN preferred is ESA, luspatercept approved in this setting. 2. Luspatercept not approved in 2L+ RS- MDS anemia.
Currently exploring the opportunity to develop internally or with a strategic partner
Patient Population
High transfusion burden: Patients requiring ≥ 4 pRBC units in two consecutive 8-week periods prior to randomization
Refractory to, intolerant to, or ineligible for prior ESAs
Safety
Management of potential thrombotic risk through:
Eligibility criteria
Dose modification criteria
Discontinuation criteria
Efficacy
Primary endpoint: ≥8-week RBC-TI response rate
Key secondary endpoints: ≥12- and ≥16-week RBC-TI response rate
Final analysis will be performed when all participants have completed ~12 months of treatment or discontinued
Dose Regimen
Oral route of administration, three times per week
Starting dose of 2.5 mg/kg with potential for stepwise dose titration to a maximum of 3.5 mg/kg
Phase 3 protocol being finalized per FDA feedback received in April 2026
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Large market opportunity
Differentiated profile with potentially superior tolerability and convenient dosing and administration
Targeted Phase 3 program could enable an approval in anemia associated with LR-MDS
Granted FDA Orphan designation, which provides 7 years of regulatory exclusivity in the U.S.
Abstract accepted for European Hematology Association (EHA) annual meeting in June 2026
Highly differentiated profile
Substantial unmet need in LR-MDS anemia
Significant unmet need despite recent approvals
Opportunity for new therapeutic agents that are more effective in RS- patients
No other oral treatments for anemia of LR-MDS commercially available or in late-stage development
Worldwide LR-MDS market is expected to exceed $4B in 5 years
Attractive pricing opportunity combined with efficient commercial model
Potential for >$500M in peak U.S. sales
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