SYS6010, epidermal growth factor receptor-targeting antibody-drug conjugate for advanced non-small cell lung cancer:

Zi-Ming Li1, Zhen Zhou1, Zhi-Yong He2

  • 1Department of Medical Oncology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, School of Medicine, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Thoracic Tumor Biotherapy, Shanghai 200030, P.R. China.

Cancer Cell
|August 13, 2026
PubMed

Insights

SYS6010, an antibody-drug conjugate, demonstrated encouraging antitumor activity in advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The phase 1 trial revealed a manageable safety profile, with objective response rates varying by EGFR mutation status and prior treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology
  • Clinical Trials

Background:

  • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide.
  • Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a key target in NSCLC treatment.
  • Novel therapeutic strategies, including antibody-drug conjugates, are needed for advanced NSCLC.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of SYS6010, an EGFR-targeting antibody-drug conjugate, in patients with advanced NSCLC.
  • To determine the recommended dose for further clinical development.
  • To assess the objective response rate (ORR) and survival outcomes in different NSCLC patient subgroups.

Main Methods:

  • A Phase 1 clinical trial (ChiCTR2300072141) enrolled 236 patients with advanced NSCLC.
  • Patients received SYS6010, with dose escalation and cohort expansion phases.
  • Safety, including treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs), and efficacy (ORR, progression-free survival, overall survival) were assessed.

Main Results:

  • One dose-limiting toxicity was observed at 6.4 mg/kg, leading to selection of 4.2, 4.5, and 4.8 mg/kg for expansion.
  • TRAEs occurred in 99.6% of patients, with 57.2% experiencing Grade ≥3 events. Common Grade ≥3 TRAEs included neutropenia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia.
  • ORRs ranged from 20.0% to 45.7% across different NSCLC subtypes and treatment histories. Median PFS and OS were 7.6 and 19.4 months, respectively, in a specific subgroup.

Conclusions:

  • SYS6010 exhibits a manageable safety profile in previously treated, advanced NSCLC patients.
  • The antibody-drug conjugate demonstrates encouraging antitumor activity across various NSCLC patient populations.
  • SYS6010 warrants further investigation as a potential treatment option for advanced NSCLC.