🛡️ Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs): Targeted Cancer Therapy
An Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC) is a highly targeted biopharmaceutical drug designed to deliver a potent cytotoxic (cell-killing) agent directly to cancer cells while sparing healthy tissues. ADCs represent a significant advancement in oncology, combining the specificity of biological therapy with the potency of chemotherapy.
🔬 The Three Core Components of an ADC
An ADC is essentially a three-part molecule engineered to work together:
1. The Monoclonal Antibody (The "Homeland Missile")
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