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ReviewPharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Exploring Experimental and In Silico Approaches for Antibody-Drug Conjugates in Oncology Therapies.

Vitor Martins de Almeida, Milena Botelho Pereira Soares, Osvaldo Andrade Santos-Filho

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Review in Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Vitor Martins de AlmeidaLaboratory of Molecular Modeling and Computational Structural Biology, Walter Mors Natural Products Research Institute, Health Science Center, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Av. Carlos Chagas Filho, 373, Bloco H, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-599, RJ, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-7902-6876
Milena Botelho Pereira SoaresGonçalo Moniz Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rua Waldemar Falcão, 121, Salvador 40296-710, BA, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-7549-2992
Osvaldo Andrade Santos-FilhoLaboratory of Molecular Modeling and Computational Structural Biology, Walter Mors Natural Products Research Institute, Health Science Center, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Av. Carlos Chagas Filho, 373, Bloco H, Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-599, RJ, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0001-7407-158X

Funding

Coordenação de Aperfeicoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior PhD scholarship - Finance Code 001Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro APQ1 Ref. Proc. E-26/210.766/2024
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesAntibody-drug conjugates are a rapidly evolving class of cancer therapeutics that combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the potency of cytotoxic drugs. This review explores experimental and computational advances in ADC design, focusing on structural elements and optimization strategies.

methodsWe examined recent developments in the mechanisms of action, antibody engineering, linker chemistries, and payload selection. Emphasis was placed on experimental strategies and computational tools, including molecular modeling and AI-driven structure prediction.

resultsADCs function through both internalization-dependent and -independent mechanisms, enabling targeted drug delivery and bystander effects. The therapeutic efficacy of ADCs depends on key factors: antigen specificity, linker stability, and payload potency. Linkers are categorized as cleavable or non-cleavable, each with distinct advantages. Payloads-mainly tubulin inhibitors and DNA-damaging agents-require extreme potency to be effective. Computational methods have become essential for antibody modeling, developability assessment, and in silico optimization of ADC components, accelerating candidate selection and reducing experimental labor.

conclusionsThe integration of experimental and in silico approaches enhances ADC design by improving selectivity, stability, and efficacy. These strategies are critical for advancing next-generation ADCs with broader applicability and improved therapeutic indices.

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ADC designantibody–drug conjugatescancerlinkermolecular modelingpayloadtargeted therapy

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PMID40872592
PMCPMC12389400

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