DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aef8428 ISSN: 2375-2548

B7-H4–targeted radiotheranostics enable precise imaging and potent therapy across solid tumor models

Behnaz Ghaemi, Colleen P. Olkowski, Falguni Basuli, Jianfeng Shi, Peter L. Choyke, Orit Jacobson

B7-H4 is an emerging immunoregulatory checkpoint broadly overexpressed across solid tumors and minimally present in normal tissues, making it an attractive candidate for targeted imaging and therapy. Here, we develop and evaluate a B7-H4–directed radiotheranostic antibody labeled with [ 89 Zr] for PET imaging and with either [ 177 Lu] or [ 225 Ac] for β- or α-particle therapy, respectively. [ 89 Zr]-immunoPET enabled quantitative, whole-body visualization of B7-H4 expression and reliably distinguished high, intermediate, and negative-expressing tumors. Radiotherapy with [ 177 Lu]- or [ 225 Ac]-conjugated antibody exhibited potent, antigen-dependent antitumor activity, including complete and durable regressions in B7-H4–high expressing xenografts after a single administration, while having a minimal effect on B7-H4–negative tumors. Both therapeutic constructs were well tolerated, causing only transient, reversible myelosuppression without sustained hepatic, renal, or histopathologic toxicity. These findings identify B7-H4 as a promising target for integrated imaging and radionuclide therapy and provide a preclinical foundation for the future development of B7-H4–directed radiotheranostic strategies.

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