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MC-Gly-Gly-Phe is a cleavable linker used for antibody-drug conjugates (ADC).
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MC-Gly-Gly-Phe is a key compound in the design and development of targeted drug delivery systems, particularly antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). Its maleimide (MC) functional group facilitates selective conjugation with thiol-containing biomolecules, forming stable thioether bonds. This property ensures efficient and precise linkage of payloads to antibodies, resulting in enhanced therapeutic efficacy and reduced systemic toxicity in oncology and other therapeutic areas.
The Gly-Gly-Phe peptide sequence in MC-Gly-Gly-Phe functions as a cleavable linker, enabling controlled drug release in specific environments. This sequence is sensitive to proteolytic enzymes overexpressed in diseased tissues, such as tumors. Upon cleavage by enzymes like cathepsins, the active drug is released at the target site, minimizing off-target effects and improving the therapeutic index of the conjugate.
MC-Gly-Gly-Phe is also widely used in the creation of prodrugs, where its cleavable linker properties allow for controlled activation. These prodrugs remain inactive during systemic circulation and are activated in the presence of specific enzymes at the disease site. This targeted activation enhances drug stability and bioavailability while reducing adverse side effects.
Beyond drug delivery, MC-Gly-Gly-Phe finds applications in biochemical research, particularly in the study of protease activity and specificity. By integrating this peptide sequence into substrates, researchers can evaluate the activity of enzymes like cathepsins in various biological systems. These studies are essential for understanding disease pathogenesis, developing diagnostic assays, and identifying potential therapeutic targets.
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BOC Sciences offers comprehensive services for ADC manufacturing, including antibody modification, linker chemistry, payload conjugation, and formulation development. In particular, our payload-linker customization service offers a convenient and fast raw material channel for many ADC researchers.
BOC Sciences provides one-stop site-specific conjugation services for amino acids, glycans, unnatural amino acids, and short peptide tags. In addition, cysteine conjugation, lysine conjugation, enzymatic conjugation, thio-engineered antibody can also be obtained quickly.
BOC Sciences offers a full range of linkers, including peptide linkers, PEG linkers, click chemistry, PROTAC linkers, non-cleavable linkers, etc. We also provide custom development services for chemically labile linkers and enzymatically cleavable linkers.
