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What is ADC TORL-4-500?
Pronunciation: /adc* torl* fɔr faɪv ˈhənərd/
ADC TORL-4-500
Definition
An antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) composed of an as of yet undisclosed monoclonal antibody against a tumor-associated antigen (TAA) linked to an as of yet undisclosed cytotoxic agent, with potential antineoplastic activity. Upon intravenous administration, the monoclonal antibody moiety of ADC TORL-4-500 targets and binds to the TAA expressed on tumor cells. Upon internalization, the cytotoxic agent is released and kills the TAA-expressing cancer cells, through an as of yet unknown mechanism of action.