Lantheus acquires global rights to Life Molecular Imaging’s GRPR

Lantheus Holding announced its acquisition of the global rights of Life Molecular Imaging’s RM2, targeting the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor, GRPR, including the associated novel, clinical-stage radiotherapeutic and radiodiagnostic pair, referred to as 177Lu-DOTA-RM2 and 68Ga-DOTA-RM2. This acquisition strengthens Lantheus’ presence in prostate cancer and expands its pipeline to include breast and other cancers. The agreement includes global rights1 to this radiotheranostic pair for an upfront payment of $35 million and potential regulatory milestone payments plus royalties. “While new PSMA-targeted diagnostics and therapeutics are transforming prostate cancer care, there are many patients for whom PSMA-targeted therapy may not be appropriate,” said Brian Markison, Lantheus CEO. “Targeting GRPR with 177Lu-DOTA-RM2 and 68Ga-DOTA-RM2 creates a potential new option to expand access to radiotheranostics for more prostate cancer patients. This expands our therapeutic offerings and opens avenues for commercial synergies.”