CT-202 is a Nectin-4 x CD3 T cell engaging bispecific antibody
Phase 1 trial is evaluating CT-202 as a monotherapy treatment in patients with urothelial, colorectal, and triple-negative breast cancers
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Context Therapeutics Inc. ("Context" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CNTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company advancing T cell engaging ("TCE") bispecific antibodies for solid tumors, today announced that the first patient has been dosed in the Phase 1 clinical trial of CT-202, a Nectin-4 x CD3 TCE bispecific antibody.
"Dosing the first patient in the Phase 1 trial of CT-202 marks an important milestone as we advance our differentiated Nectin-4 x CD3 program into the clinic," said Martin Lehr, Chief Executive Officer of Context. "CT-202 is being evaluated as a potential monotherapy for patients with Nectin-4-positive tumors, where substantial unmet needs exist. We believe this study will provide important insights into CT-202's safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and preliminary antitumor activity, and we look forward to reporting initial Phase 1a data in the second half of 2027."
The Phase 1 study (NCT07545122) is an open-label, dose escalation trial designed to evaluate safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy in patients with Nectin-4 expressing recurrent, unresectable or metastatic refractory/resistant urothelial, colorectal and triple-negative breast cancers.
About CT-202
CT-202 is a Nectin-4 x CD3 TCE bispecific antibody that targets Nectin-4, a cell surface protein that is highly and frequently overexpressed in a variety of solid tumors, including bladder, colorectal, lung and breast. Nectin-4 is a clinically validated target for cancer therapy using a traditional antibody-drug conjugate, but it is also associated with certain adverse events, including neuropathy and rash. CT-202 is a pH-dependent TCE that is designed to be preferentially active within the tumor microenvironment. More information about the CT-202 clinical trial (NCT07545122) can be found on https://clinicaltrials.gov/.
About Context Therapeutics
Context Therapeutics Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTX) is a biopharmaceutical company advancing T cell engaging ("TCE") bispecific antibodies for solid tumors. Context's goal is to build an innovative portfolio of TCE bispecific therapeutics, including CTIM-76, a Claudin 6 x CD3 TCE and CT-202, a Nectin-4 x CD3 TCE. Context is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please visit www.contexttherapeutics.com or follow the Company on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.
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