From abstract frequency, the top ADC targets at AACR 2026 rank approximately as follows: HER2 (64) > TROP2 (33) > EGFR (29) > PD-L1 (18) > NECTIN4 (17) > B7-H3/CD276 (15) > FOLR1 (12) > c-Met (11) > CDH17 (10) > DLL3 (8) > CLDN18.2 (7). Below is a concise overview of these key ADC targets.
AACR 2026 trends clearly indicate a turning point. GPCR-related research is rapidly expanding beyond traditional small-molecule receptor modulation into tumor microenvironment regulation, Treg depletion, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), bispecific antibodies, multispecific biologics, and radiopharmaceuticals.
In recent years, nanobodies (single-domain antibodies, VHHs) have rapidly emerged as a hot research direction in antibody and biologics development, thanks to their unique structure and biological properties. Derived from camelids, these single-domain antibodies feature a small size, high stability, and easy engineering capabilities, making them ideal for applications in drug discovery, diagnostics, imaging, and immunotherapy.
Membrane proteins are molecules that are critically important for life, undertaking key functions such as signal transduction, material transport, and cell recognition. With the deepening of drug development and structural biology research, membrane proteins have become central targets for new drug discovery and mechanistic studies. However, due to their structural complexity and poor stability, their…
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Efforts to improve traditional ADCs have primarily focused on the three key components: the antibody, the linker, and the payload. Previously, we summarized the research progress in bispecific ADCs. Here, we further consolidate the pipeline updates of dual-payload ADCs.
At the 2025 AACR Annual Meeting, Chinese ADC drugs have emerged in various forms such as bispecific ADCs and dual-toxin ADCs, forming a unique landscape at the AACR meeting. Here, we summarize the key players and target pipelines in the bispecific ADC (BsADC) space, based on AACR data.