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What is antibody-drug conjugate SHR-A1912?

Pronunciation: /ˈæntɪˌbɑdi drəg ˌkɑnʤəˈgeɪt shr* ə wən ˈθaʊzənd, naɪn ˈhənərd ənd twɛlv/

antibody-drug conjugate SHR-A1912

Definition

An antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) composed of a monoclonal antibody against an unnamed 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 SHR-A1912 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.