Albumin-based drug delivery using cysteine 34 chemical conjugates; important considerations and requirements

Mikael B. Caspersen , Matthias Kuhlmann, Karl Nicholls , Malcolm J. Saxton , Birgitte Andersen , Karen Bunting , Jason Cameron, Ken Howard

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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 languageEnglish
JournalTherapeutic Delivery
Volume8
Issue7
Pages (from-to)511-519
Number of pages9
ISSN2041-5990
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2017

Keywords

  • albumin
  • conjugation
  • cysteine 34
  • half-life extension
  • in vivo models
  • neonatal Fc receptor

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