Monoclonal antibody mediated intracellular targeting of tallysomycin S10b
摘要:
The potency of tallysomycin S-10b (TLM S-10b) an analogue bleomycin was enhanced by up to 875-fold when it was conjugated to the internalizing antibody BR96. Attachment to the antibody is achieved via a Cathepsin B cleavable linker. The enhancement in potency is believed to be a result of cellular uptake of the conjugate upon antigen binding followed by rapid release of the drug inside the lysosome. This method provides a novel approach for increasing the potency and therapeutic index of nominally moderately-active cytotoxic agents. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Monoclonal antibody mediated intracellular targeting of tallysomycin S10b
摘要:
The potency of tallysomycin S-10b (TLM S-10b) an analogue bleomycin was enhanced by up to 875-fold when it was conjugated to the internalizing antibody BR96. Attachment to the antibody is achieved via a Cathepsin B cleavable linker. The enhancement in potency is believed to be a result of cellular uptake of the conjugate upon antigen binding followed by rapid release of the drug inside the lysosome. This method provides a novel approach for increasing the potency and therapeutic index of nominally moderately-active cytotoxic agents. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.