Actinium Pharmaceuticals Presents EANM 2026 Results Reinforcing ATNM-400's Pan-Tumor Potential Across Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian Cancer Models
NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: ATNM) (Actinium or the Company), a pioneer in differentiated targeted radiotherapies with the potential to transform cancer treatment, today announced new preclinical results demonstrating the broad antitumor potential of ATNM-400 across non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), colorectal cancer and ovarian cancer models. The findings were presented in an oral presentation and two e-posters at the 39th Annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), October 17–21, 2026, in Vienna, Austria.
ATNM-400 is the Company's first-in-class Actinium-225 (²²⁵Ac) antibody radioconjugate targeting HER3, a tumor-associated antigen implicated in cancer-cell survival and treatment resistance. By delivering high-energy alpha-particle radiation to HER3-expressing tumor cells, ATNM-400 is designed to induce DNA double-strand breaks through a mechanism distinct from conventional pathway inhibition. The EANM results demonstrate activity across molecularly diverse tumors and treatment-resistant disease, supporting development as both a standalone therapy and a combination partner for established treatments.
The studies broaden ATNM-400's preclinical evidence beyond previously reported prostate and breast cancer findings and extend its lung cancer program across multiple oncogenic drivers. Together with the Company's ongoing clinical development in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), these results support a strategy to advance ATNM-400 across multiple large solid tumor indications.
Sandesh Seth, Actinium's Chairman and CEO, said, "These results strengthen our conviction in ATNM-400's pan-tumor potential and our opportunity to expand targeted radiotherapy across major solid tumor indications. In lung cancer, activity across EGFR-, KRAS- and ALK-driven models supports an approach that could reach patients beyond a single mutation-defined population. In colorectal cancer, ATNM-400 substantially improved tumor control when added to a standard regimen with limited activity, while in ovarian cancer it demonstrated strong single-agent activity, including after bevacizumab failure. This breadth of activity supports our vision for ATNM-400 as a potential treatment backbone, both on its own and alongside established therapies, for patients whose cancers are inadequately served by current options."
Adeela Kamal, Ph.D., Actinium's Chief Scientific Officer, added, "HER3 provides a compelling biological link across these cancers through its role in tumor-cell survival and treatment resistance. ATNM-400 uses this target to deliver the potent DNA-damaging effects of Actinium-225, with activity that is not dependent on inhibiting a specific oncogenic driver. The activity across distinct lung cancer subtypes, improved responses to standard therapy in colorectal cancer, and retained activity after bevacizumab failure in ovarian cancer strengthen the scientific rationale for this approach. These findings support further development of ATNM-400 across HER3-expressing solid tumors, with combinations selected to build on its single-agent activity."
Highlights from the EANM 2026 Presentations
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer | Oral Presentation EPS-149
ATNM-400 demonstrated antitumor activity across EGFR-mutant, KRAS G12C-mutant and ALK-rearranged NSCLC models, supporting a HER3-directed approach with potential beyond any single oncogenic driver.
Colorectal Cancer | e-Poster EP-0163
ATNM-400 demonstrated combination activity in colorectal cancer models spanning moderate-to-high HER3 expression, including tumors with limited sensitivity to standard therapy.
Ovarian Cancer | e-Poster EP-0176
ATNM-400 demonstrated strong single-agent activity in ovarian cancer, including after bevacizumab failure, with additional survival findings in an immunocompetent model of disseminated disease.
Preclinical Tolerability and Translational Development
The studies generally showed favorable tolerability at the evaluated doses. In ovarian cancer studies, single-bolus and fractionated dosing produced minimal changes in assessed blood, liver and kidney markers. No treatment-related abnormalities were observed in the assessed markers in the HCT15 colorectal model; a slight ALT elevation was observed with ATNM-400 plus bevacizumab in the SW620 model. These findings support continued translational evaluation of ATNM-400 as monotherapy and in selected combinations.
About ATNM‑400 and HER3
ATNM‑400 is an investigational antibody radioconjugate that pairs the HER3‑targeting monoclonal antibody barecetamab with the alpha‑emitting isotope Actinium‑225. Its antibody‑based design combines antigen‑specific targeting with the potential for sustained tumor localization, supporting prolonged delivery of high‑energy alpha radiation. Tumor uptake and retention observed through Day 7 with the ⁸⁹Zr‑labeled imaging counterpart support this development rationale alongside the approximately 10‑day half‑life of ²²⁵Ac. The theranostic approach enables noninvasive visualization of antibody distribution to inform therapeutic development.
ATNM‑400 is differentiated from PSMA‑targeted radiotherapies by its focus on HER3, an antigen implicated in tumor survival and treatment resistance. PSMA‑directed approaches include Novartis' Pluvicto and a broad pipeline of investigational therapies, including Telix Pharmaceuticals' TLX591‑Tx, Clarity Pharmaceuticals' ⁶⁷Cu‑SAR‑bisPSMA, Convergent Therapeutics' CONV01‑α, AstraZeneca's AZD2265 (formerly FPI‑2265), Curium's lutetium‑177 zadavotide guraxetan (¹⁷⁷Lu‑PSMA‑I&T), ARTBIO's AB001 and AdvanCell's ADVC001. These programs span small‑molecule and antibody‑based therapies using beta‑ or alpha‑emitting isotopes. ATNM‑400 combines HER3 targeting with an Actinium‑225 antibody radioconjugate, offering a distinct biological approach with the potential to expand radiotherapy across the broad mCRPC population, including patients with PSMA‑low or PSMA‑negative disease and those who do not respond to or progress following PSMA‑directed treatment. Its HER3‑directed mechanism also supports investigation beyond prostate cancer in other HER3‑expressing solid tumors.
HER3, also known as ERBB3, is a member of the epidermal growth factor receptor family involved in signaling pathways that support tumor growth, survival and resistance to treatment. HER3‑directed antibody‑drug conjugates in clinical development include BioNTech and MediLink's BNT326/YL202, Bristol Myers Squibb and SystImmune's EGFR × HER3 bispecific ADC izalontamab brengitecan (iza‑bren), and Daiichi Sankyo and Merck's patritumab deruxtecan (HER3‑DXd). These programs underscore the clinical development interest in HER3 as an oncology target. ATNM‑400 applies a distinct payload strategy, using alpha radiation in place of a conventional cytotoxic drug. Its preclinical activity in prostate, non‑small cell lung and breast cancer models supports investigation as a potential pan‑cancer radiotherapy, as a monotherapy and in rational combinations.
About Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Actinium is a pioneer in targeted radiotherapies designed to improve outcomes for patients with cancer. The company employs a biology‑driven approach to develop differentiated radiopharmaceuticals for solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Its mission is to transform cancer treatment through innovative radioconjugates that maximize therapeutic efficacy while minimizing toxicity to healthy tissue by combining expertise in tumor biology, translational medicine, and radiochemistry. Since inception, Actinium has focused on developing innovative radiotherapies. Its pipeline reflects this strategy across three areas: (1) solid tumor therapeutics including ATNM‑400 and Actimab‑A with pan‑tumor potential; (2) Actimab‑A as a therapeutic backbone for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute (NCI); and (3) targeted conditioning agents including Iomab‑B for bone marrow transplant and Iomab‑ACT for cell and gene therapy conditioning. ATNM‑400 targets HER3, an antigen distinct from PSMA, and is in a first‑in‑human Phase 1 study in mCRPC, with preclinical activity across metastatic castration‑resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and breast cancer. Actimab‑A has shown improved survival in relapsed/refractory AML with CLAG‑M and is advancing toward a Phase 2/3 trial, with additional development ongoing through a CRADA with the NCI. Actinium is also advancing preclinical solid tumor programs and holds ~250 patents and patent applications, including intellectual property related to cyclotron‑based production of Ac‑225. For more information, please visit www.actiniumpharma.com.
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