Accelerate Prostate Cancer Therapeutic Discovery
Industry-leading prostate cancer PDX models, CDX models, matched patient-derived organoids, and ex vivo tissue platforms—designed to overcome treatment resistance and de-risk PSMA-targeted, AR-directed, and immunotherapy programs. Request a consultation to discuss custom study design.
Why Partner With Crown Bioscience for Prostate Cancer Drug Development?
Crown Bioscience delivers the most comprehensive prostate cancer preclinical platform, combining deeply characterized PDX models spanning hormone-responsive to treatment-resistant mCRPC, matched patient-derived organoids for seamless in vitro-to-in vivo translation, CDX models for robust in vivo benchmarking, syngeneic/GEMM models for immuno-oncology studies, and an ex vivo patient tissue (EVPT) platform for rapid clinical sample evaluation.
Our models are validated with standard-of-care therapies (castration, docetaxel, enzalutamide, abiraterone, cabazitaxel) and feature comprehensive molecular profiling including WES, RNA-seq, 4D-DIA proteomics, quantitative PSMA/AR/AR-V7 characterization, and assessment of key prostate cancer molecular features such as PTEN loss and DDR-associated alterations to enable biomarker-driven patient stratification and mechanism-of-resistance studies.
Our platform supports translational decision-making from in vitro screening to in vivo validation, helping teams select fit-for-purpose models for androgen receptor-directed therapies, radiopharmaceutical and radioligand approaches, ADCs, bispecific/T-cell engager programs, PARP-related strategies in DDR-altered settings, and combination therapies.
Catalyze Your Research with the Right Target Profile
Breakthrough discoveries start with the right model selection. Our prostate cancer platform offers high-fidelity characterization across target expression, androgen receptor biology, and molecular subtype features to improve model selection for targeted and mechanism-driven studies.
Validated H-scores for PSMA and STEAP1 allow for precise evaluation of ADCs and radioligands.
Unique "Double Positive" PDX models that express both PSMA and STEAP1, ideal for testing bispecific antibodies and combination therapies.
Paired organoid and PDX models derived from the same patient tumor enable seamless translation from in vitro screening to in vivo validation
Models from primary and metastatic disease sites, including bone, brain, lymph node, bladder, rib, and vertebra, supporting studies across hormone-responsive disease, CRPC, mCRPC, and neuroendocrine contexts.
A full spectrum of AR status, ranging from sensitive to splice variant AR-V7 expressers and completely androgen-independent phenotypes.
Representation of clinically relevant molecular features including TMPRSS2-ERG fusion, PTEN loss, and DDR-associated alterations in selected models, alongside rare prostate cancer subtypes.
Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Models & Translational Insights
Advancing prostate cancer drug development requires clinically relevant models and deep translational understanding. Our prostate cancer factsheet highlights a broad portfolio of cell line-derived xenografts (CDX), patient‑derived xenografts (PDX), matched patient‑derived organoids, syngeneic and GEMM models that capture disease heterogeneity across hormone‑responsive, CRPC, and mCRPC settings. Gain insight into model selection, treatment history, and biomarker characterization to support informed decision‑making.
From In Vitro Screening to In Vivo Validation
Support your efficacy studies with our diverse portfolio of translational models. We offer patient-derived xenografts (PDX), syngeneic, and humanized models to simulate real-world tumor biology. Our extensive cancer model database allows researchers to identify the most relevant tumor models for their studies. Additionally, we provide pharmacokinetics (PK) assessments to quantify intact ADCs, antibodies, and small-molecule payloads.
As the prostate cancer treatment landscape evolves beyond standard androgen receptor pathway inhibition, Dr. Rajendra Kumari discusses how translationally relevant preclinical models can help bridge the gap between discovery and more confident development decisions.
Dr. Kumari highlights how integrating clinically relevant in vitro and in vivo prostate cancer models enables:
- Improved Translational Relevance: Using advanced preclinical platforms to better capture the complexity, heterogeneity, and evolving biology of prostate cancer.
- Evaluation of Emerging Therapies: Supporting the assessment of androgen receptor degraders, next-generation hormonal therapies, ADCs, radioligand therapies, bispecific antibodies, T-cell engagers, and combination strategies.
- Resistance and Progression Insights: Identifying approaches to study disease progression, metastasis, and treatment resistance to strengthen preclinical strategy.
- Better Development Decisions: Generating efficacy, biomarker, and mechanism-of-action insights to improve confidence in candidate selection and go/no-go decisions.
Matched PDX-organoid pairs enable rapid compound screening in 384-well format with validated SOC responses (docetaxel, enzalutamide, abiraterone, cabazitaxel) and seamless translation to in vivo validation.
Nine patient-derived models covering HR, CRPC, and mCRPC disease states with extensive treatment histories. Models feature quantified PSMA expression (RNA-seq + IHC H-scores), AR/AR-V7 profiling, and validated resistance phenotypes.
Test compounds on fresh prostate tumor samples. Preserve native tumor microenvironment and immune interactions with short turnarounds for rapid clinical trial stratification and biomarker discovery.
Access a comprehensive panel of well-characterized prostate cancer Cell Line Derived Xenograft (CDX) models, including LNCaP, 22RV-1, and PC-3. Fully profiled for AR status, AR-V7 variants, and PSMA expression to provide reliable, reproducible in vivo benchmarking for your targeted therapies and standard-of-care comparisons.
Prostate Cancer Model Capabilities
| Capability | PDX | Organoids | Syngeneic | EVPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retained treatment history | - | |||
| PSMA / AR characterization | - | |||
| High‑throughput screening | - | - | ||
| Immunocompetent setting | - | - | ||
| In vivo efficacy testing | - | - |
Prostate Cancer Services Tailored for Therapeutic Modalities
Utilize specialized preclinical assays designed for today's most advanced therapeutic modalities. Whether evaluating radiopharmaceuticals, androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs), Poly-ADP ribose (PARP) inhibitors, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), bispecifics, or targeted protein degraders, our platform provides the precise target expression profiles—including PSMA, KLK2, STEAP1, and AR-V7—needed to robustly validate efficacy and mechanism of action.
Biomarker Guided Insights to Drive Decision- Making
Leverage integrated WES, RNA-seq, 4D-DIA proteomics, IHC, and spatial biology to define PK/PD relationships, identify patient stratification biomarkers, and elucidate resistance mechanisms for PSMA-targeted and AR-directed therapies.
Engagement in the Prostate Cancer Research Community
Crown Bioscience collaborates with leading academic, clinical, and industry partners to advance translational prostate cancer research. As a participant in the BRECISE consortium, we leverage our Ex Vivo Patient Tissue (EVPT) platform to support evaluation of androgen receptor signaling inhibitors and emerging therapies using prostate resections and biopsy samples from patients with locally advanced prostate cancer.
In parallel, Crown Bioscience contributes to international initiatives in advanced prostate cancer through the Eurostars MY‑SIGNATURE (MYELO‑SCAN) project, working with Novigenix and Radboud University Medical Centre to advance liquid biopsy and single‑cell RNA sequencing approaches for improved patient stratification and understanding of resistance mechanisms in metastatic castration‑resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer patient‑derived xenografts, matched patient‑derived organoids, cell line xenografts, syngeneic murine models, GEMM‑derived homografts, and an ex vivo fresh patient tissue platform covering hormone‑responsive disease through advanced mCRPC.
Matched organoid‑PDX pairs derived from the same patient tumor enable rapid in vitro screening followed by confirmatory in vivo validation in genetically concordant models.
Our prostate cancer models are characterized for a range of clinically relevant biomarkers, which may include AR, AR-V7, PSA/KLK3, PSMA, PTEN, ERG, TP53, RB1, and neuroendocrine-associated markers, along with gene, protein, and other translational data to support model selection.
Our prostate cancer models have been evaluated with clinically relevant standard‑of‑care therapies including androgen deprivation (castration), docetaxel, enzalutamide, abiraterone, cabazitaxel, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy combinations to support translational benchmarking and resistance studies.
Organoid and EVPT studies can be completed in weeks.
Advance Your Prostate Cancer Program with Confidence
Partner with Crown Bioscience to access clinically relevant prostate cancer models, integrated biomarker analysis, and translational expertise from in vitro discovery through in vivo validation.


