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ReviewOncology research2026

A New Paradigm of Bispecific Antibodies in Clinical Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers.

Huimin Zhao, Xiuran Wang, Zhimeng Fan, Ai Sun, Changhua Zhang, Chunhui Sun

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Review in Oncology research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Huimin ZhaoDigestive Diseases Center, Research Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Xiuran WangCollege of Laboratory Animal Science, Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.
Zhimeng FanDivision of Oncology, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
Ai SunBreeding and Biotechnology Research Laboratory, Beijing Academy of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Beijing, China.
Changhua ZhangDigestive Diseases Center, Research Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.
Chunhui SunDigestive Diseases Center, Research Center, The Seventh Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7527-2399

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers represent a significant global health burden, characterized by high incidence, poor prognosis, and limited response to monotherapies. The advent of bispecific antibodies (BsAbs) has introduced a novel therapeutic paradigm, enabling dual targeting of tumor-associated antigens and immune effectors to enhance antitumor immunity. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in bsAb-based immunotherapy across major GI malignancies, including colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, biliary tract, esophageal, and liver cancers. We summarize key molecular targets and highlight representative clinical candidates such as CEA-TCB and RG7802. The discussion extends to innovative strategies involving BsAbs in modulating the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment and overcoming resistance mechanisms. Furthermore, we explore promising combination therapies involving BsAbs with chemotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). The role of artificial intelligence in target prediction and structure optimization is also examined, alongside the potential of personalized immune strategies. Despite promising therapeutic potential, BsAbs face challenges including cytokine release syndrome (CRS), on-target/off-tumor toxicity, tumor heterogeneity-driven resistance, and tumor microenvironment (TME). Current strategies to improve therapeutic index encompass affinity-tuned designs, conditional activation mechanisms, biomarker-driven patient stratification, combination therapies, and artificial intelligence (AI)-guided optimization, warranting continued interdisciplinary research efforts. We conclude by outlining future research directions and emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary, multicenter collaborations to accelerate clinical translation and maximize the therapeutic potential of BsAbs in GI oncology. In summary, the aim of this study is to critically evaluate the current landscape of BsAb-based immunotherapy in gastrointestinal cancers, synthesizing emerging molecular targets, evaluating clinical trial outcomes, identifying key challenges limiting therapeutic efficacy, and proposing evidence-based strategies to optimize future BsAb development.

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Antibodies, BispecificAntineoplastic Agents, ImmunologicalGastrointestinal NeoplasmsImmunotherapyAnimalsHumansTumor MicroenvironmentAntibodies, BispecificAntineoplastic Agents, Immunologicalbispecific antibodiesGastrointestinal cancersimmunotherapymolecular targetstumor-associated antigen

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PMID42358825
PMCPMC13292066

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