ADCs (Antibody-Drug Conjugates) and RDCs (Radionuclide Conjugates) are innovative drugs that have gained significant attention in recent years, demonstrating enormous potential in the field of oncology. They are referred to as the “magic bullets” of tumor-targeted therapy because they enable precise treatment while avoiding damage to normal cells. ADC drugs link antibodies with known effective … Read more
In the early 20th century, Paul Ehrlich first proposed the famous “magic bullet” theory, suggesting that drugs could be developed to specifically target pathogens without affecting normal tissues and cells. Subsequently, the concept of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) was introduced, combining the target specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the anti-tumor properties of cytotoxic molecules. After decades … Read more
By | Little Medicine Monster Global ADC Pipeline Status As of December 6, 2023, a total of 1166 ADC pipelines have been developed globally, with 524 pipelines under research and 16 approved drugs (including two TDM-1 biosimilars). The abandonment rate of pipelines is as high as 54% (1166-524-16/1166). Among the 524 pipelines under research, over … Read more
Introduction Antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) are formed by linking monoclonal antibodies targeting specific antigens with small molecule cytotoxic drugs through linkers, combining the powerful killing effect of traditional small molecule chemotherapy with the tumor targeting ability of antibody drugs. Since ADCs first entered clinical trials in the mid-1990s, they have developed into a very successful oncology … Read more
Compiled by: Oncology Information Source: Oncology Information Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are formed by linking monoclonal antibodies that target specific antigens with cytotoxic small molecule drugs, combining the targeting specificity of antibody drugs with the powerful lethality of cytotoxins. The aim is to overcome the issues of weak cytotoxicity of monoclonal antibodies and the high toxicity … Read more
Since the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020, I have been looking at ADCs, and I have discussed with many experts in the field, leading to many misunderstandings, and my understanding has been continuously refreshed. Many articles about ADCs exist, but many of them contain misunderstandings. Now, there are more successful and failed … Read more
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have become a popular avenue for cancer treatment in recent years. They typically consist of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) covalently linked to cytotoxic drugs (payloads) through chemically synthesized linkers. ADCs combine the advantages of high specificity targeting and effective killing action, achieving precise and efficient elimination of cancer cells. Figure 1. Structure and … Read more
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) are also known as “biological missiles”. They connect cytotoxic drugs similar to chemotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, consisting of three parts: antibodies, linkers, and payloads (small molecule cytotoxic drugs). This combination achieves the dual advantages of small molecules and antibody drugs, enabling targeted killing of tumors and other diseases. In recent years, global … Read more
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have become an important treatment method in the field of oncology, offering superior clinical characteristics compared to chemotherapy. However, the application of ADCs still faces two significant challenges. First, there are very few validated payloads with proven mechanisms of action (MoA), which limits the expansion of indications. Approved ADC payloads cover three … Read more
*For reference by medical professionals only Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have become a new hotspot in the field of anti-tumor therapy, with explorations in the treatment of breast cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, colorectal cancer, and other types of cancer. With the approval and clinical entry of drugs such as Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Ado-trastuzumab emtansine, and Enfortumab … Read more