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Abstract
Monoclonal antibodies directed to tumor-associated antigens have been chemically conjugated to drugs with different mechanisms of action and different levels of potency. Monoclonal-antibody-directed drug delivery has the potential to both improve efficacy and reduce systemic toxicity. Several immunoconjugates have demonstrated impressive antigen-specific antitumor activity in preclinical models. Phase I trials of a calicheamicin immunoconjugate for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia and a doxorubicin immunoconjugate for treatment of carcinoma have recently been completed.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10508711 DOI: 10.1016/s0952-7915(99)00012-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Opin Immunol ISSN: 0952-7915 Impact factor: 7.486