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AB680

Phase 3

Advanced Pancreatic Cancer | Small molecule | Oncology |Arcus Biosciences, Inc.|Trials Updated: Sep 29, 2026

AB680 development status

Highest phase Phase 3 (NCT06608927)
Phase scored for RCUSPhase 1
Registered trials 14 across 7 sponsors since Sep 2018

AB680 target and mechanism

Molecular targetCD73
Target classProtein
ModalitySmall molecule

Also known as Quemliclustat, CD73 Inhibitor AB680

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Trial Design

RandomizedCONTROLLED
Total Trials4
Total Enrollment1,056

FDA Designations

No designations recorded

AB680 clinical trials

AB680 · 4 trials · 4 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1Phase 1 2
NCT06608927Study of Quemliclustat and Chemotherapy Versus Placebo and Chemotherapy in Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal AdenocarcinomaMetastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
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Study of Quemliclustat and Chemotherapy Versus Placebo and Chemotherapy in Patients With Metastatic Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Overall Survival (OS)
Up to 72 months
Biochemical recurrence-free survival at 12-months
12 months

Biochemical recurrence is defined as a 0.2 ng/ml increase in PSA above the post-SBRT PSA nadir. Patient will be followed until biochemical recurrence, death, or end of study, whichever comes first. Patients who are alive and biochemical recurrence free will be censored at the last PSA measurement date.

Cohort A and B - Progression-free Survival (PFS)
From randomization until death from any cause (up to approximately 3-7 years)

PFS according to Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1, as assessed by the Investigator

Cohort C - Objective Response Rate (ORR)
From randomization until death from any cause (up to approximately 3-7 years)

ORR according to RECIST v1.1, as assessed by the Investigator

Number of Participants With Treatment-emergent Adverse Events
Up to approximately 10 Months
Number of participants with Treatment Emergent Adverse Events (TEAEs)
From first dose date to 90 days after the last dose (approximately 1 year)

Safety will be assessed by monitoring adverse events and clinically relevant changes in 12 lead Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Physical examination findings

Number of Participants With Dose Limiting Toxicities
From First dose to day 28

Secondary Endpoints

Progression-free Survival (PFS) as determined by the Investigator according to RECIST v1.1
Up to 72 months
Objective response rate (ORR) as determined by the Investigator according to RECIST v1.1
Up to 72 months
Duration of response (DoR) as determined by the Investigator according to RECIST v1.1
Up to 72 months
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingQUADRUPLE
ModelPARALLEL
PurposeTREATMENT

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
Arm A (Experimental Arm)EXPERIMENTALQuemliclustat, nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine will be administered by IV infusion
Arm B (Comparator Arm)PLACEBO_COMPARATORPlacebo, nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine will be administered by IV infusion
Treatment with quemliclustatm, etrumadenant, zimberelimab and SBRTEXPERIMENTALSubjects with metastatic prostate cancer will receive quemliclustat and etrumadenant for 4 weeks prior to metastasis-directed SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy). Within one week of completing SBRT, subjects will also start zimberelimab.
Etrumadenant + Zimberelimab + mFOLFOX-6 +/- BevacizumabEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive oral etrumadenant in combination with zimberelimab +mFOLFOX-6 +/-bevacizumab by IV infusion.
mFOLFOX-6 +/- BevacizumabACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive mFOLFOX-6 +/- bevacizumab by IV infusion.
RegorafenibACTIVE_COMPARATORParticipants will receive oral regorafenib
AB680 + Etrumadenant + ZimberelimabEXPERIMENTALParticipants will receive oral etrumadenant in combination with AB680 + zimberelimab by IV infusion.
Dose EscalationEXPERIMENTALDose escalation is a 3+3 design, including a Dose Limiting Toxicity (DLT) evaluation period. The dose expansion dose level will be determined in this part with escalating doses of AB680 in combination with zimberelimab at the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D) and the standard nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine chemotherapy regimen in participants with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Dose Expansion (AB680+zimberelimab+ NP/Gem): Cohort A (front-line/1L)EXPERIMENTALParticipants with advanced pancreatic cancer, naïve to any prior treatment will receive AB680 (at the RP2D identified during dose escalation) combined with zimberelimab and the standard nab-paclitaxel (NP) and gemcitabine (Gem) (NP/Gem) chemotherapy regimen
Dose Expansion (AB680+zimberelimab+NP/Gem):Cohort A1 (front-line/1L)EXPERIMENTALParticipants with advanced pancreatic cancer, naïve to any prior treatment will receive AB680 (at the RP2D identified during dose escalation) combined with zimberelimab and the standard nab-paclitaxel (NP) and gemcitabine (Gem) (NP/Gem) chemotherapy regimen
Dose Expansion (AB680 + NP/Gem): Cohort A2 (front-line/1L)EXPERIMENTALParticipants with advanced pancreatic cancer who are naïve to any prior treatment will receive AB680 (at the RP2D identified during dose escalation) and the standard NP/Gem chemotherapy regimen.
Dose Expansion (AB680 + zimberelimab + NP/Gem): Cohort B (second-line/2L)EXPERIMENTALParticipants with advance pancreatic cancer who have received 1 prior line of treatment will receive AB680 (at the RP2D identified during dose escalation) combined with zimberelimab and NP-Gem chemotherapy regimen.
Dose Expansion (AB680 + zimberelimab + NP/Gem): Cohort C (front-line/1L)EXPERIMENTALParticipants with advanced pancreatic cancer naïve to any prior treatment will receive AB680 combined with zimberelimab and NP-Gem chemotherapy regimen.
Dose Expansion (AB680 + NP/Gem): Cohort D (front-line/1L)EXPERIMENTALParticipants with advanced pancreatic cancer naïve to any prior treatment will receive AB680 combined with NP-Gem chemotherapy regimen.

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
QuemliclustatDRUGAdministered as specified in the treatment arm
PlaceboDRUGAdministered as specified in the treatment arm
Nab-paclitaxelDRUGAdministered as specified in the treatment arm
GemcitabineDRUGAdministered as specified in the treatment arm
EtrumadenantDRUG150 mg orally (PO) once a day (QD)
ZimberelimabDRUG240 mg IV once every two weeks starting within 1 week of completing metastasis-directed SBRT
Stereotactic Body Radiation TherapyRADIATIONStandard of care metastasis-directed hypofractionated radiotherapy treatment starting 4 weeks (+/- 1 week) of starting Etrumadenant and Quemliclustat
AB680DRUGAB680 is a cluster of differentiated CD73 Inhibitor
BevacizumabDRUGBevacizumab is administered as part of standard chemotherapy regimen
m-FOLFOX-6 regimenDRUGmFOLFOX-6 regimen is administered as part of standard chemotherapy regimen
RegorafenibDRUGRegorafenib is administered as part of standard chemotherapy regimen
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range18 Years to N/A
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersNo
Study Sites111

Inclusion Criteria: * Have histologically or cytologically confirmed PDAC that is metastatic. * Have not been previously treated for PDAC in the metastatic setting. 1. Prior neoadjuvant and/or adjuvant therapy for PDAC is permitted if completed at least 12 months before randomization. 2. Prior...

Countries:United StatesAustraliaAustriaBelgiumCanadaCzechiaFranceGermanyItalyJapanSouth KoreaSpainUnited Kingdom
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Competitive Landscape -Pancreatic Cancer 248 trials (matched to "Advanced Pancreatic Cancer")

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Recent Changes (Last 90 Days)

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Frequently asked questions about AB680

What is AB680?

AB680 is an investigational small molecule developed by Arcus Biosciences, Inc. (ticker RCUS). It is being studied in oncology for advanced pancreatic cancer and metastatic colorectal cancer. AB680 is in Phase 1 clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA.

What does AB680 target?

AB680 targets CD73, a protein. By inhibiting CD73, AB680 is designed to modulate adenosine signaling in the tumor microenvironment. This mechanism is being explored in advanced pancreatic cancer and metastatic colorectal cancer.

Who is developing AB680?

AB680 is being developed by Arcus Biosciences, Inc., which trades under the ticker RCUS. The company is responsible for the clinical development of AB680 in advanced pancreatic cancer and metastatic colorectal cancer.

What phase is AB680 in?

AB680 is in Phase 1 clinical development. It is an investigational agent and has not been approved by the FDA for any indication. The Phase 1 program includes completed trials in advanced pancreatic cancer and metastatic colorectal cancer.

What clinical trials is AB680 in?

AB680 has been evaluated in two completed Phase 1 trials. NCT04104672 studied AB680 in participants with gastrointestinal malignancies, including advanced pancreatic cancer, in the United States. NCT04660812 studied AB680-based treatment combinations in metastatic colorectal cancer across the United States, France, Italy, South Korea, Spain, and the United Kingdom.