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ReviewCancers2025

Unveiling Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen's Potential in Breast Cancer Management.

Lucia Motta, Marialuisa Puglisi, Giuliana Pavone, Gianmarco Motta, Federica Martorana, Michelangelo Bambaci, Demetrio Aricò, Paolo Vigneri

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Review in Cancers, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Lucia MottaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Marialuisa PuglisiSchool of Specialization in Medical Oncology, Department of Human Pathology “G. Barresi”, University of Messina, 98125 Messina, Italy.
Giuliana PavoneDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0009-0007-3929-8640
Gianmarco MottaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-3214-5680
Federica MartoranaDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-5062-2914
Michelangelo BambaciNuclear Medicine Unit, Humanitas Istituto Clinico Catanese, Misterbianco, 95045 Catania, Italy.
Demetrio AricòNuclear Medicine Unit, Humanitas Istituto Clinico Catanese, Misterbianco, 95045 Catania, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-5798-9943
Paolo VigneriDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIn recent years, the role of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) in the imaging and treatment of prostate cancer (PCa) has been extensively investigated. However, despite its name, PSMA is not exclusively specific to PCa. It has been found to be expressed in the neo-vasculature of various solid tumors, including breast cancer (BC), in which it is associated with tumor angiogenesis.

methodsThis review aims to assess the potential of PSMA-based radiopharmaceuticals for BC diagnosis and treatment. It explores the current landscape by analyzing preclinical and clinical studies, as well as ongoing clinical trials, to provide insights into the PSMA-targeted approaches in BC management.

resultsEarly studies suggest PSMA-based imaging could improve BC lesion detection, especially in TNBC. The available data remains too preliminary to conclusively assess whether PSMA-based imaging or therapy will offer a significant advantage in BC. However, some preclinical findings suggest that this approach may hold promise as a novel strategy for managing this widespread malignancy.

conclusionsPSMA-based strategies show potential for BC diagnosis and treatment, but further research is needed. Ongoing and future clinical trials are expected to provide deeper insights into the potential utility of this approach.

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breast cancerLuthetium-177PET/CTPSMAradioligand therapy

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PMID39941824
PMCPMC11816243

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