This ADC product is comprised of an anti-EGFR monoclonal antibody conjugated via a linker to a doxorubicin. The doxorubicin is targeted to certain cancers by immunerecognition and delivered into cancer cells via receptor mediated endocytosis. Within the cell, doxorubicin binds to DNA, causes DNA damage.
The protein encoded by this gene is a transmembrane glycoprotein that is a member of the protein kinase superfamily. This protein is a receptor for members of the epidermal growth factor family. EGFR is a cell surface protein that binds to epidermal growth factor. Binding of the protein to a ligand induces receptor dimerization and tyrosine autophosphorylation and leads to cell proliferation. Mutations in this gene are associated with lung cancer. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants that encode different protein isoforms have been found for this gene.
ADC Antibody
Overview
Anti-EGFR Antibody
ADC Linker
Name
polyethylene glycol linker
ADC payload drug
Name
doxorubicin
Description
Doxorubicin is the generic name for the trade name drug, Adriamycin®, as well as, Rubex®, which is a type of anti-cancer chemotherapy drug called an anthracycline. Doxorubicin works by blocking an enzyme called TopoisomeraseⅡthat cancer cells need to divide and grow.