The science

CCS1477, a first-in-class small molecule drug to treat prostate and other cancers

There is a large and growing population of prostate cancer patients that are resistant to second generation anti-hormonal drugs (Xtandi, Zytiga, Erleada). CCS1477 addresses this through targeting the key drivers of resistance and late stage disease; the androgen receptor (AR), AR splice variants (AR-SV) and c-Myc.

Other cancer tumours are also susceptible to p300/CBP inhibition, notably specific haematological cancers; multiple myeloma, acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and certain lymphomas.

Backed by strong pre-clinical data, CCS1477 is now being trialed in patients.