New monoclonal antibody can detect ERG oncoprotein in prostate cancer patients

A media release from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences last week announced the development of a highly specific assay for the detection of ERG oncoprotein. The assay is based on the development of an anti-ERG monoclonal antibody that appears to be capable of detecting the presence of ERG oncoprotein with > 99 percent accuracy. … READ MORE …

Early clinical trial of new monoclonal antibody for treatment of CRPC

TRACON Pharmaceuticals has announced the initiation of a Phase I/II clinical trial of its investigational monoclonal antibody TRC 105 for the treatment of patients with metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). … READ MORE …

The monoclonal antibody F77 and media “over-hype”

“Found, the super molecule to kill prostate cancer cells,” trumpeted the MailOnline. And worse still, “A miracle molecule has been discovered that offers the hope of saving men with currently incurable prostate cancer,” screamed the Press Association. … READ MORE …