Bioconjugate Chemistry
Bioconjugate Chemistry
5 years ago

Targeting Tumor Associated Phosphatidylserine with New Zinc Dipicolylamine-Based Drug Conjugates

Targeting Tumor Associated Phosphatidylserine with New Zinc Dipicolylamine-Based Drug Conjugates
Lun K. Tsou, Tsu-An Hsu, Wei-Han Chen, Yu-Cheng Yeh, Chien-Huang Wu, Jiing-Jyh Jan, Chiung-Tong Chen, Brian D. Gray, Koon Y. Pak, Teng-Kuang Yeh, Chen-Fu Lo, Kuan-Hsun Huang, Yu-Chen Huang, Kuan-Liang Liu, Kak-Shan Shia, Yu-Wei Liu, Yun-Yu Chen, Chen-Lung Huang, Ming-Yu Fang
A series of zinc(II) dipicolylamine (ZnDPA)-based drug conjugates have been synthesized to probe the potential of phosphatidylserine (PS) as a new antigen for small molecule drug conjugate (SMDC) development. Using in vitro cytotoxicity and plasma stability studies, PS-binding assay, in vivo pharmacokinetic studies, and maximum tolerated dose profiles, we provided a roadmap and the key parameters required for the development of the ZnDPA based drug conjugate. In particular, conjugate 24 induced tumor regression in the COLO 205 xenograft model and exhibited a more potent antitumor effect with a 70% reduction of cytotoxic payload compared to that of the marketed irinotecan when dosed at the same regimen. In addition to the validation of PS as an effective pharmacodelivery target for SMDC, our work also provided the foundation that, if applicable, a variety of therapeutic agents could be conjugated in the same manner to treat other PS-associated diseases.

Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.7b00225

DOI: 10.1021/acs.bioconjchem.7b00225

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