CD47 Antibody (often mistaken for "COR47" due to potential typographical errors) is a well-established therapeutic target in oncology. CD47 is a transmembrane protein that inhibits macrophage-mediated phagocytosis by binding to SIRPα on immune cells. Anti-CD47 antibodies block this interaction, enabling immune clearance of cancer cells .
Below are prominent anti-CD47 antibodies under investigation, supported by clinical and preclinical data:
Anti-CD47 antibodies disrupt the "don’t eat me" signal by preventing CD47-SIRPα interaction, enhancing macrophage phagocytosis of tumor cells . Fc engineering (e.g., GAALIE variant) optimizes binding to activating FcγRs, improving efficacy while reducing toxicity .
With Checkpoint Inhibitors: Synergy observed with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors via enhanced T-cell activation .
With Chemotherapy: Increased tumor cell opsonization improves phagocytosis in AML and MDS .
Hematologic Toxicity: Anemia and thrombocytopenia due to CD47 expression on RBCs and platelets .
Mitigation Strategies: IMC-002’s engineered Fc minimizes RBC binding, reducing toxicity .
CD47+ Macrophage Density: Correlates with clinical benefit in IMC-002 trials (71.0/mm² vs. 44.3/mm² in non-responders) .
FcγR Polymorphisms: Influence antibody efficacy; humanized mouse models aid preclinical optimization .
Bispecific Antibodies: IBI322 (CD47/PD-L1) shows promise in relapsed Hodgkin’s lymphoma .
Localized Delivery: Intratumoral administration reduces systemic toxicity while enhancing abscopal effects .
AI-Driven Biomarkers: Platforms like Lunit SCOPE IO identify responders via macrophage density analysis .
Hypothesis-driven troubleshooting:
Assess antibody clonality: Polyclonal vs. monoclonal antibodies may differ in epitope recognition .
Evaluate stress conditions: Subcellular shifts may occur depending on stress duration (e.g., acute vs. chronic cold exposure) .
Use subcellular fractionation + mass spectrometry to confirm compartment-specific abundance .
Employ tissue-preferred promoters (e.g., root vascular-specific) in transgenic lines to isolate context-dependent expression .
Combine flow cytometry (for single-cell resolution) with RNA-seq to correlate protein and transcript levels .
Experimental framework:
Systematic review approach:
Stratify studies by stress severity: COR47 may have dual roles depending on stress intensity .
Analyze antibody batches: Variability in affinity purification can cause functional discrepancies .
Use bimolecular fluorescence complementation (BiFC) to test COR47 interaction partners under differing stress conditions .
Epitope mapping:
PTM-specific protocols:
Workflow: