Mal-PEG2-VCP-Eribulin is a chemotherapeutic compound comprising an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) linker (Mal-PEG2-VCP) and the microtubule inhibitor Eribulin[1]. This compound uniquely targets microtubules, offering a novel approach to cancer treatment. Eribulin is specifically utilized in creating targeted Eribulin-based drugs for antibody conjugates[1].
Trastuzumab emtansine (Ado-Trastuzumab emtansine) is an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that combines the HER2-targeted antitumor properties of trastuzumab with the cytotoxic activity of DM1, a microtubule-inhibitory derivative of maytansine. This compound is utilized in the investigation of advanced breast cancer[1][2].
Epofolate is folate receptor-targeting antimitotic agent with potential antineoplastic activity. Folate receptor-targeted epothilone BMS753493 contains an epothilone moiety linked to a single folate molecule. Mediated through the folate moiety, this agent delivers the antimitotic epothilone component into cells expressing folic acid receptors, frequently upregulated in many types of tumor cells. After ligand-receptor internalization, the epothilone moiety induces microtubule polymerization and stabilizes microtubules against depolymerization, resulting in the inhibition of mitosis and cellular proliferation. Check for active clinical trials or closed clinical trials using this agent. (NCI Thesaurus).