Abstract
The long blood circulation time of albumin has been clinically utilized as a half-life extension technology for improved drug performance. The availability of one free thiol for site-selective chemical conjugation offers an alternative approach to current genetic fusion and association-based products. This special report highlights important factors for successful conjugation that allows the reader to design and evaluate next-generation albumin conjugates. Albumin type, available conjugation chemistries, linker length, animal models and influence of conjugation on albumin pharmacokinetics and drug activity are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Therapeutic Delivery |
Volume | 8 |
Issue | 7 |
Pages (from-to) | 511-519 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 2041-5990 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jul 2017 |
Keywords
- albumin
- conjugation
- cysteine 34
- half-life extension
- in vivo models
- neonatal Fc receptor