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ArticleMethods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.)2026

Enhanced Chemical Method for Bispecific Antibody Production: Leveraging Site-Specific Conjugation and Stable Crosslinker Technology.

Tomohiro Fujii, Yutaka Matsuda

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Article in Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Tomohiro FujiiAjinomoto Co. Inc., 1-1, Suzuki-Cho, Kawasaki-Ku, Kawasaki-Shi, Kanagawa, 210-8681, Japan. tomohiro.fujii.3m2@asv.ajinomoto.com.
Yutaka MatsudaAjinomoto Co. Inc., 1-1, Suzuki-Cho, Kawasaki-Ku, Kawasaki-Shi, Kanagawa, 210-8681, Japan. yutakamatsuda.official@gmail.com.

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Abstract

Bispecific antibodies (BisAbs) represent a major breakthrough in biotherapeutics by combining the functionalities of two different antibodies to unlock their potential for a wide range of applications. Conventional BisAb production has relied on labor-intensive and complex genetic engineering methods. This chapter introduces a cutting-edge protocol that circumvents the need for genetic modifications by using chemical conjugation strategies. We present a streamlined, fully chemical methodology for generating BisAbs that leverages the precision of the AJICAP second-generation technology for accurate site-specific conjugation. In addition, this chapter explores the application of haloketone chemistry as an improved and more effective replacement for traditional maleimide-based crosslinking techniques for the fusion of two antibody-related proteins. The analytical performance and results of the newly developed BisAb were thoroughly investigated, highlighting its high efficiency and effectiveness. This innovative approach represents a significant step forward in the production of BisAbs and offers a simpler, more accessible, and potentially scalable alternative to traditional genetic engineering techniques.

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Antibodies, BispecificChemistry Techniques, SyntheticCross-Linking ReagentsAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedCetuximabMaleimidesAntibodies, BispecificAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedCetuximabCross-Linking ReagentsMaleimidesteplizumabAJICAPAntibody-drug conjugatesBispecific antibodiesHaloketoneMaleimide alternativesSite-specific conjugation technology

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