# Minghui Pharmaceutical and Qilu Pharmaceutical Co-Announces Updated Clinical Data of MHB088C (QLC5508) from Phase I/II study in Heavily Pretreated mCRPC Patients at 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting

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- Published: 2026-06-01T11:00:00+07:00
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HANGZHOU and SHANGHAI, China, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Minghui Pharmaceutical("
Minghui"), a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused on developing
innovative therapies for oncology and autoimmune diseases, today announced updated
clinical data from its Phase I/II study evaluating MHB088C (QLC5508) in heavily 
treated patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The
results were presented in a poster session at the 2026 American Society of Clinical
Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.

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Poster title:

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Safety and efficacy of QLC5508 (MHB088C) in heavily-treated patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: Updated data from a phase 1/2 trial

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Poster session:

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Genitourinary Cancer—Prostate, Testicular, and Penile

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The updated findings demonstrated encouraging anti-tumor activity and durable disease
control in heavily pretreated mCRPC patients, including patients previously treated
with androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs) and taxane-based chemotherapy.

As of the data cutoff date of November 30, 2025, 59 patients had been enrolled in
the study. The patient population represented a heavily pretreated setting:

 ◦ 74.6% received three or more prior lines of therapy
 ◦ 84.7% had prior taxanes exposure
 ◦ 28.8% received three or more prior lines of second-generation ARPIs
 ◦ 16.9% had received two or more prior lines of taxanes

**Clinical Activity**

 ◦ MHB088C demonstrated durable anti-tumor activity.
 ◦ The median rPFS was not reached (95% confidence interval [CI], 13.1-not evaluable[
   NE]), with a 12-month rPFS rate of 71.7% (95% CI, 52.6%-84.3%).
 ◦ Among 40 patients treated at the 2.0 mg/kg Q2W dose, median rPFS was also not
   reached (95% CI, 13.1-NE), with a 12-month rPFS rate of 78.6% (95% CI, 50.7%-
   91.8%).

**Safety Profile**

 ◦ MHB088C demonstrated a manageable safety profile, consistent with prior clinical
   data
 ◦ Most common Grade ≥3 treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs):
    • Neutrophil count decreased (25.4%)
    • Anemia (23.7%)
    • White blood cell count decreased (20.3%)

"These updated data presented at ASCO further reinforce the potential of MHB088C
as a differentiated therapeutic option for patients with metastatic castration-resistant
prostate cancer, particularly those with limited treatment alternatives after multiple
prior therapies," said Guoqing Cao, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Minghui Pharmaceutical."
We are encouraged by the durable clinical benefit observed with MHB088C, including
prolonged disease control in this heavily pretreated patient population, together
with its manageable safety profile. These findings further strengthen our confidence
in the potential of MHB088C to address significant unmet needs for patients with
metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, and we look forward to advancing
the program through its next stage of development."

**About MHB088C**

MHB088C is an investigational B7-H3-targeted antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) developed
using Minghui’s proprietary SuperTopoi™ platform.

Under an exclusive licensing and collaboration agreement, Qilu Pharmaceutical holds
rights for the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of MHB088C in Greater
China. Minghui retains China-based combination study rights with MHB039A and global
rights outside Greater China.

In Greater China, Qilu is advancing the clinical development of MHB088C across multiple
indications. The program has received three Breakthrough Therapy Designations and
is currently being evaluated in two Phase 3 studies in second-line small cell lung
cancer (SCLC) and second-line esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).

Minghui is advancing additional clinical development strategies for MHB088C. Ongoing
studies in China include a Phase I/II trial evaluating MHB088C in combination with
MHB039A, Minghui’s investigational PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody, in patients with
advanced solid tumors, including first-line SCLC expansion cohorts.

**About Minghui Pharmaceutical**

Minghui Pharmaceutical is a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company focused
on developing innovative medicines to address unmet needs in oncology and immunology.
Leveraging deep scientific expertise and proprietary technology platforms, the company
has built a robust and differentiated pipeline of novel therapies.

Minghui’s lead assets include an innovative topical JAK inhibitor currently under
NDA review in China; a subcutaneous IGF-1R antibody in Phase III trials for thyroid
eye disease; a novel PD-1/VEGF bispecific antibody in Phase 2 trials, being evaluated
in combination with a TROP2 ADC; and a B7-H3 ADC in Phase 3 trial for 2L SCLC —both
ADCs with strong best-in-class potential.

**Forward-Looking Statements**

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding MHB088C and its
clinical development plans, including potential therapeutic benefits, ongoing and
planned clinical studies, regulatory expectations, and future development activities.
These statements are based on the Company’s current expectations and are subject
to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed or implied herein, including risks related to clinical development,
regulatory review, manufacturing, intellectual property protection, and other factors.
The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements except
as required by applicable laws and regulations.

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