The ‘Frenzied Growth’ of ADC Drugs is Not the Precision Missile You Imagine

The 'Frenzied Growth' of ADC Drugs is Not the Precision Missile You Imagine

Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) are considered the “star” drugs in the field of tumor therapy and are currently experiencing explosive growth. To date, 17 ADCs have received regulatory approval, with 13 approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and over 300 ADCs are in clinical development. These drugs are often likened to “precision missiles,” … Read more

What are ADC Drugs?

What are ADC Drugs?

Chemotherapy based on cytotoxic drugs has always been a primary method for treating malignant tumors. However, due to the lack of targeted killing of tumor cells, there are significant toxic reactions, and as the number of chemotherapy cycles increases, tumor resistance also enhances. The challenge of how to target tumor cells to deliver cytotoxic drugs … Read more

Transforming Bacteria into Microrobots for Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer Treatment under Magnetic Navigation

Transforming Bacteria into Microrobots for Targeted Drug Delivery in Cancer Treatment under Magnetic Navigation

Written by丨Wang CongEdited by丨Wang DuoyuTypeset by丨Shui ChengwenBacteria are attracted to chemical gradients, such as low oxygen levels or high acidity, which are commonly found near tumor tissues. Injecting bacteria near tumor tissues for cancer treatment is known as bacterial-mediated tumor therapy.Bacteria accumulate in tumor tissues and grow within them, activating the patient’s immune system to … Read more