Title
Stable and Potent Selenomab- Drug Conjugates
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
4-20-2017
Abstract
Selenomabs are engineered monoclonal antibodies with one or more translationally incorporated selenocysteine residues. The unique reactivity of the selenol group of selenocysteine permits site-specific conjugation of drugs. Compared to other natural and unnatural amino acid and carbohydrate residues that have been used for the generation of site-specific antibody-drug conjugates, selenocysteine is particularly reactive, permitting fast, single-step, and efficient reactions under near physiological conditions. Using a tailored conjugation chemistry, we generated highly stable selenomab-drug conjugates and demonstrated their potency and selectivity in vitro and in vivo. These site-specific antibody-drug conjugates built on a selenocysteine interface revealed broad therapeutic utility in liquid and solid malignancy models.
Digital Commons Citation
Li, X; Nelson, C G.; Nair, R R.; and Hazlehurst, L, "Stable and Potent Selenomab- Drug Conjugates" (2017). Clinical and Translational Science Institute. 552.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/ctsi/552