Abstract
Conjugation of therapeutics to human serum albumin (HSA) using bromomaleimides represents a promising platform for half-life extension. We show here that the Cys-34 crevice substantially reduces the rate of serum stabilising maleimide hydrolysis in these conjugates, necessitating reagent optimisation. This improved reagent design is applied to the construction of an HSA-paclitaxel conjugate, preventing drug loss during maleimide hydrolysis.
Original language | English |
---|---|
Journal | Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry |
Volume | 17 |
Issue | 34 |
Pages (from-to) | 7870-7873 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 1477-0520 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |