2023 ASH | Exploring Advances in Clinical Research on GPRC5D Targeted Drugs
GPRC5D, identified as a G protein-coupled orphan receptor, demonstrates limited expression in normal tissues.
Latest Research Progress on ROR1
Identifying targets that are expressed on tumor cells but not or lowly expressed in normal cells is crucial for tumor immunity. ROR1 is a highly promising drug target, exhibiting differentiated high expression in various solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, while not expressing in adult healthy tissues. This suggests that ROR1 holds the potential to become […]
Can AXL Break Through in Tumor Immunotherapy with Setbacks in AXL-ADC?
At the end of 2020, Genmab and ADC Therapeutics announced the termination of clinical development for Enapotamab vedotin and ADCT-601, respectively, due to their failure to meet expected outcomes in early trials. Both drugs were antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) targeting AXL. Enapotamab vedotin was coupled with the microtubule inhibitor MMAE, while ADCT-601 was coupled with the […]
DIMA’s Spotlight on Global Conferences this December
As December unfolds, DIMA, a leading biotechnology company, is gearing up for a strong presence at several esteemed international conferences. This engagement underscores DIMA’s commitment to advancing antibody research and presenting groundbreaking developments in CAR-T therapy.
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2023-12-11
Unlocking Multiple Biologic Therapeutic Avenues with 5T4 – A Solid Tumor Target
The 5T4 protein, also known as Wnt-activated inhibitory factor 1 (WAIF1) or Trophoblast Glycoprotein (TPBG), is a glycoprotein found in embryonic trophoblast cells. It has been identified as a treatment target for solid tumors due to its abundance in cancerous tissues and limited expression in normal tissues. Currently, there are approximately nine investigational drugs targeting […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Antibody-Drug Conjugates: Inside the World of Antibody Internalization
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) mainly consist of monoclonal antibodies, linkers, and cytotoxic payloads. The antibody, acting as the “missile” in ADC drugs, possesses target-specific functionality. It can selectively recognize tumor cell surface antigens, undergo internalization upon binding to these antigens, and deliver the cytotoxic payload to tumor cells to exert its toxic effects. Since not all […]
Advances in TROP2-ADC Drug Research
Tumor-Associated Calcium Signal Transducer 2 (TROP2), also known as TACSTD2 and EGP-1, is a surface antigen found in numerous solid tumors. It has become a pivotal target for pharmaceutical giants spurring a race in drug development in the world. Currently, TROP2-targeting biopharmaceuticals are predominantly concentrated in the Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC). Based on incomplete statistics, there are 11 TROP2-targeting […]
MMAE – The Beloved Toxin of ADCs
Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) represent a promising class of targeted therapies in the fight against cancer. These innovative therapies aim to deliver small-molecule chemotherapy agents directly to cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. Since the approval of MYLOTARG in 2000, ADCs have become a vital category in the realm of cancer-targeted treatments, consisting of three key […]
Unraveling the Mystery of ‘Million-Dollar’ CAR-T Therapy
In 2012, a young girl named Emily Whitehead, suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, became the first child to undergo second-generation CD19 CAR-T cell therapy by Dr. Carl June, a scientist in Pennsylvania. Her successful treatment marked a historic milestone in the world of medicine. It brought “CAR-T cell immunotherapy,” a revolutionary approach in the fight […]
Unlocking the Potential of Mammalian Cell Display in Antibody Drug Innovation
In 1986, the world’s first monoclonal therapeutic drug, Orthoclone (OKT3), was approved by the FDA for its use in preventing rejection reactions during organ transplantation. Since then, antibody drugs have started gaining traction and incited an increasing number of research in this area. By the end of January 2023, the FDA has approved 119 antibody […]