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ReviewCancers2026

Antibody-Mediated Therapies in Urothelial Carcinoma: A Critical Narrative Review.

Se-Il Go, Viozzy Florendinha da Costa Xavier, Myoung Hee Kang, Won Sup Lee

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Review in Cancers, 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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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Se-Il GoDepartment of Internal Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Changwon 51472, Republic of Korea.
Viozzy Florendinha da Costa XavierDepartment of Internal Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, 15 Jinju-daero 816 Beon-gil, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0009-0007-9198-8198
Myoung Hee KangDepartment of Internal Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Changwon 51472, Republic of Korea.
Won Sup LeeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Institute of Medical Science, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, 15 Jinju-daero 816 Beon-gil, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea.ORCID 0000-0003-0863-1424

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Urothelial carcinoma (UCC) remains a clinical challenge due to its high recurrence rate and aggressive advanced-stage behavior. Driven by a high tumor mutational burden and the consistent overexpression of surface antigens, including Nectin-4, Trop-2, and HER2, UCC has become a prime target for antibody-mediated therapies. Although both immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) show significant clinical efficacy, their rational combination further enhances antitumor activity via immunogenic cell death. However, therapeutic resistance and immune evasion still limit response durability in many patients. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the molecular principles, mechanisms of action, and clinical efficacy of antibody-based UCC therapies. Additionally, we analyze biomarkers for patient selection, the mechanisms underlying resistance development, and the rationale for ADC-ICI combinations. By evaluating current challenges and unmet needs, this review aims to clarify the evolving therapeutic landscape and suggest future directions for optimizing UCC treatment.

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antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs)biomarkerscombination therapydrug resistanceimmune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs)urothelial carcinoma

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PMID42738266
PMCPMC13565731

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