Targeting Semaphorin 7a signaling in preclinical models of endocrine therapy-resistant breast cancer. (PubMed, Mol Cancer Ther)
Using mouse models of ER+BC (FVB/N mice, TC11 tumor model), we show reduced growth of SEMA7A+ tumors with PI3K inhibitors (GCT-007:10 mg/kg daily, alpelisib: 20mg/kg daily), alone or in combination with tamoxifen (0.5mg/100uL, every 3rd day). Combination of an anti-SEMA7A antibody (SmAbH1) (100-250 ug/100uL, every other day) and fulvestrant (83 mg/kg, every 5 days) also revealed that direct inhibition of SEMA7A via SmAbH1 significantly reduces tumor growth of SEMA7A-expressing tumors, and that the efficacy of SmAbH1 is not diminished by the standard of care, fulvestrant. Overall, our studies suggest that patients with ER+SEMA7A+ tumors should be candidates for PI3K-targeted therapies or anti-SEMA7A-based therapy.