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ReviewAsian journal of andrology2026

177 Lu-PSMA for prostate cancer: progress, challenges and future perspectives.

Zhen Xi, Shi-Yu Ji, Yu Zhang, Ming-Hui Sun, Gao-Zhen Jia, Qi Jiang

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Review in Asian journal of andrology, 2026. 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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6 authors.

Zhen XiDepartment of Urology, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200080, China.
Shi-Yu Ji
Yu Zhang
Ming-Hui Sun
Gao-Zhen Jia
Qi Jiang

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Prostate cancer is a malignant tumor posing significant threats to the health of men worldwide. In advanced stages, it frequently progresses to castration-resistant prostate cancer, which is characterized by complex mechanisms and poor prognosis. In such cases, conventional treatments have limited effectiveness. However, the emergence of radionuclide therapy has provided new hope. Lutetium-177-labeled prostate-specific membrane antigen ( 177 Lu-PSMA), currently the most promising radioligand in clinical research, received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2022. This review comprehensively summarizes recent advancements, efficacy assessments, and safety evaluations of 177 Lu-PSMA therapy. Additionally, we analyze its current limitations and suggest future research directions for PSMA-targeted radioligand therapy (RLT). Undoubtedly, 177 Lu-PSMA-617 is transforming metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) treatment. However, challenges remain regarding its potential standardization for use in non-mCRPC cases, the optimal treatment sequence, standardized imaging/molecular biomarkers, and toxicity management, all of which require further prospective validation.

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Antigens, SurfaceDipeptidesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingLutetiumProstatic NeoplasmsProstatic Neoplasms, Castration-ResistantRadioisotopesRadiopharmaceuticalsHumansMaleAntigens, SurfaceDipeptidesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingLutetiumLutetium-177RadioisotopesRadiopharmaceuticalsbiomarkersclinical trialscombination therapyprecision medicineprostate cancerradioligand therapyradiopharmaceuticals

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PMID41680989
PMCPMC13623322

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