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What is antibody-drug conjugate SC-007?
Pronunciation: /ˈæntɪˌbɑdi drəg ˌkɑnʤəˈgeɪt sc* ˈsɛvən/
antibody-drug conjugate SC-007
Definition
An antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) composed of a monoclonal antibody against an undisclosed 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 SC-007 targets and binds to the TAA expressed on tumor cells. Upon binding and internalization, the cytotoxic agent is released and kills the TAA-expressing cancer cells, through an as of yet unknown mechanism of action.