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Faeth Therapeutics and The Gog Foundation, Inc. (GOG-F) launch first phase 2 combination trial for sapanisertib-serabelisib in patients with endometrial cancer

A combination therapy of FTH-001 (serabelisib) and FTH-003 (sapanisertib) with paclitaxel is being investigated in a Phase 2 trial for patients with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. The trial aims to target the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway, which is frequently mutated in cancer.

SourceThe GOG Foundation Inc·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateMar 13, 2025

Researchers identify the mutations that drive resistance to PI3K inhibitors in breast cancer that can be overcome by next generation agents

Mutations in the PIK3CA gene lead to elevated production of the PI3Ka protein, found in approximately 40% of hormone receptor-positive breast cancers. Next-generation PI3Kalpha inhibitors targeting a different region of the mutant protein show promise in overcoming resistance.

SourceMass General Brigham·JournalCancer Discovery·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 2, 2023

Newly identified personalized immunotherapy combination treats an aggressive form of advanced prostate cancer

Researchers discovered a new personalized immunotherapy combination that treats aggressive forms of advanced prostate cancer. By blocking PD-1-expressing macrophages and Wnt/β-catenin pathway activation, the therapy significantly improves response rates in PTEN-deficient cancers.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Medical Center·JournalClinical Cancer Research·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 2, 2023

Reactivation of the AKT survival pathway by ERK1/2

Researchers found that long-term PI3K inhibitor treatment reactivates Akt through an unknown ERK1/2 regulatory loop. This limits the effectiveness of anti-PI3K strategies against K-Ras mutant or overexpressed tumor cells. Combining MEK-ERK1/2 and PI3K inhibitors may overcome resistance in these tumors.

SourceLandes Bioscience·JournalCancer Biology & Therapy·DateJan 6, 2014