Induced proximity-based therapeutics for advanced prostate cancer

Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancers (mCRPC) remain dependent on androgen receptor (AR) signaling despite resistance to androgen-deprivation and AR-targeted therapies. Induced proximity-based therapeutics employ event-driven pharmacology to target AR, potentially overcoming resistance mechanisms. Herein, we highlight recent advances in induced proximity strategies targeting AR in mCRPC.

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npj Drug Discovery.
Published
2026-08-14
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https://doi.org/10.1038/s44386-026-00062-5
Primary Topic
Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
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Induced proximity-based therapeutics for advanced prostate cancer

John Ching, William D. Figg, Cindy H. Chau
npj Drug Discovery.
Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research
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Induced proximity-based therapeutics for advanced prostate cancer

John Ching, William D. Figg, Cindy H. Chau
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Abstract

Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancers (mCRPC) remain dependent on androgen receptor (AR) signaling despite resistance to androgen-deprivation and AR-targeted therapies. Induced proximity-based therapeutics employ event-driven pharmacology to target AR, potentially overcoming resistance mechanisms. Herein, we highlight recent advances in induced proximity strategies targeting AR in mCRPC.

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