A human single-chain antibody specific for integrin alpha3beta1 capable of cell internalization and delivery of antitumor agents.
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| Abstract |
Selective antitumor chemotherapy can be achieved by using antibody-drug conjugates that recognize surface proteins upregulated in cancer cells. One such receptor is integrin alpha3beta1, which is overexpressed on malignant melanoma, prostate carcinoma, and glioma cells. We previously identified a human single-chain Fv antibody (scFv), denoted Pan10, specific for integrin alpha3beta1 that is internalized by human pancreatic cancer cells. Herein, we describe the chemical introduction of reactive thiol groups onto Pan10, the specific conjugation of the modified scFv to maleimide-derivatized analogs of the potent cytotoxic agent duocarmycin SA, and the properties of the resultant conjugates. Our findings provide evidence that Pan10-drug conjugates maintain the internalizing capacity of the parent scFv and are cytotoxic at nanomolar concentrations. Our Pan10-drug conjugates may be promising candidates for targeted chemotherapy of malignant diseases associated with overexpression of integrin alpha3beta1.
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| Authors | Antonietta M Lillo, Chengzao Sun, Changshou Gao, Henrik Ditzel, Jay Parrish, Carla-Marie Gauss, Jason Moss, Brunhilde Felding-Habermann, Peter Wirsching, Dale L Boger, Kim D Janda |
| Journal | Chemistry & biology (Chem Biol) Vol. 11 Issue 7 Pg. 897-906 (Jul 2004) ISSN: 1074-5521 [Print] United States |
| PMID | 15271348 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.) |
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