Value of Antibody Drug Conjugates for Gynecological Cancers: A Modern Appraisal Following Recent FDA Approvals

Int J Womens Health. 2023 Aug 28:15:1353-1365. doi: 10.2147/IJWH.S400537. eCollection 2023.

Abstract

Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are a new class of targeted anti-cancer therapies that combine a monoclonal tumor surface receptor-targeting antibody with a highly cytotoxic molecule payload. They enable delivery of cytotoxic therapy more directly to tumor cells and minimize delivery to healthy tissues. This review summarizes the existing literature about ADC therapies approved for use in gynecologic malignancies, relevant preclinical studies, as well as ongoing clinical trials.

Keywords: antibody-drug conjugate; cervical cancer; chemotherapy; endometrial cancer; gynecologic malignancy; ovarian cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

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This work did not receive any financial support.