This invention describes a method of conjugating a cell binding agent such as an antibody with an effector group (e.g., a cytotoxic agent) or a reporter group (e.g., a radionuclide), whereby the reporter or effector group is first reacted with a bifunctional linker and the mixture is then used without purification for the conjugation reaction with the cell binding agent. The method described in this invention is advantageous for preparation of stably-linked conjugates of cell binding agents, such as antibodies with effector or reporter groups. This conjugation method provides in high yields conjugates of high purity and homogeneity that are without inter-chain cross-linking and inactivated linker residues.
本发明描述了一种将细胞结合剂(如
抗体)与效应基团(如细胞毒剂)或报告基团(如放射性核素)共轭的方法,其中报告基团或效应基团首先与双官能团连接剂反应,然后将混合物用于与细胞结合剂的共轭反应而无需纯化。本发明所述方法有利于制备细胞结合剂(如带有效应基团或报告基团的
抗体)的稳定连接共轭物。这种共轭方法可提供高纯度和高均匀度的共轭物,这些共轭物没有链间交联和失活的连接残基。