Degrader-Antibody Conjugates: Emerging New Modality

J Med Chem. 2023 Jan 12;66(1):140-148. doi: 10.1021/acs.jmedchem.2c01791. Epub 2022 Dec 29.

Abstract

In order to deliver chemotherapeutics more efficiently, small-molecule-drug conjugates (SMDCs) and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) have been synthesized and explored. These conjugates not only provide selective delivery but also improve the therapeutic index of toxins. By merging this conjugate concept with target protein degradation (TPD), the degrader-antibody conjugate (DAC) field has emerged, and clinical trials have even begun in recent years. In this Perspective, we provide the concepts, applications, and recent advances in the area of DACs.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Immunoconjugates* / therapeutic use
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations

Substances

  • Immunoconjugates
  • Pharmaceutical Preparations
  • Antineoplastic Agents