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Overview

Basic Info

Drug Type

Monoclonal antibody

Synonyms

Target

ADAM8

Mechanism

ADAM8 antagonists(CD156 antagonists)

Therapeutic Areas

NeoplasmsSkin and Musculoskeletal Diseases

Active Indication

Breast Cancer

Inactive Indication-

Originator Organization

Tufts University

Active Organization

Adecto Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Startup

Inactive Organization-

Drug Highest PhasePreclinical

First Approval Date-

Regulation-

Metastatic breast cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer-related death in women worldwide. The transmembrane metalloprotease-disintegrin (ADAM8) protein is highly overexpressed in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells and potentiates tumor cell invasion and extracellular matrix remodeling. Exploiting the high expression levels of ADAM8 in TNBC cells by delivering anti-ADAM8 antibodies efficiently to the targeted site can be a promising strategy for therapy of TNBC. For instance, a targeted approach with the aid of ultra-high field magnetic resonance imaging (UHF-MRI) activatable thermosensitive liposomes (Lip_TS-GD) could specifically increase the intracellular accumulation of cytotoxic drugs. The surface of doxorubicin-loaded Lip_TS-GD was modified by covalent coupling of MAB1031 antibody (Lip_TS-GD-MAB) in order to target the overexpressed ADAM8 in ADAM8 positive MDA-MB-231 cells. Physicochemical characterization of these liposomes was performed using size, surface morphology and UHF-MRI imaging analysis. In vitro cell targeting was investigated by the washing and circulation method. Intracellular trafficking and lysosomal colocalization were assessed by fluorescence microscopy. Cell viability, biocompatibility and in-ovo CAM assays were performed to determine the effectiveness and safety profiles of liposome formulations. Our results show specific binding and induction of doxorubicin release after Lip_TS-GD-MAB treatment caused a higher cytotoxic effect at the cellular target site.

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