Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) represent a novel class of molecules composed of a recombinant monoclonal antibody targeted to a specific cell surface antigen, conjugated to a cytotoxic agent through a cleavable or non-cleavable synthetic linker. The rationale behind the development of ADCs is to overcome the limitations of conventional chemotherapy, such as the narrow therapeutic window and the emergence of resistance mechanisms. ADCs had already revolutionized the treatment algorithm of HER2-positive breast cancer. Currently, emergent non-HER2 targeted ADCs are gaining momentum, with special focus on triple-negative disease therapeutic landscape. Sacituzumab govitecan (SG) is an ADC consisting of a humanized monoclonal antibody hRS7 targeting trophoblast cell surface antigen 2 (Trop2), linked to the topoisomerase I inhibitor SN-38 by a hydrolysable linker. It currently stands as the only non-HER2 targeted ADC that already received approval for the treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) in patients who had received two or more prior systemic therapies, with at least one for advanced disease. The purpose of these review is to analyze the available evidence regarding ADCs in TNBC, alongside with providing an overview on the ongoing and future research horizons in this field.

Breaking barriers in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) – Unleashing the power of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) / Dri, A.; Arpino, G.; Bianchini, G.; Curigliano, G.; Danesi, R.; De Laurentiis, M.; Del Mastro, L.; Fabi, A.; Generali, D.; Gennari, A.; Guarneri, V.; Santini, D.; Simoncini, E.; Zamagni, C.; Puglisi, F.. - In: CANCER TREATMENT REVIEWS. - ISSN 0305-7372. - 123:(2024), pp. 1-12. [10.1016/j.ctrv.2023.102672]

Breaking barriers in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) – Unleashing the power of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)

Bianchini G.;
2024-01-01

Abstract

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) represent a novel class of molecules composed of a recombinant monoclonal antibody targeted to a specific cell surface antigen, conjugated to a cytotoxic agent through a cleavable or non-cleavable synthetic linker. The rationale behind the development of ADCs is to overcome the limitations of conventional chemotherapy, such as the narrow therapeutic window and the emergence of resistance mechanisms. ADCs had already revolutionized the treatment algorithm of HER2-positive breast cancer. Currently, emergent non-HER2 targeted ADCs are gaining momentum, with special focus on triple-negative disease therapeutic landscape. Sacituzumab govitecan (SG) is an ADC consisting of a humanized monoclonal antibody hRS7 targeting trophoblast cell surface antigen 2 (Trop2), linked to the topoisomerase I inhibitor SN-38 by a hydrolysable linker. It currently stands as the only non-HER2 targeted ADC that already received approval for the treatment of unresectable locally advanced or metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) in patients who had received two or more prior systemic therapies, with at least one for advanced disease. The purpose of these review is to analyze the available evidence regarding ADCs in TNBC, alongside with providing an overview on the ongoing and future research horizons in this field.
2024
Antibody-drug conjugates
Sacituzumab govitecan
Breast cancer
Triple negative breast cancer
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