What Are Some Examples of Multi-Functional Agents in Cancer?
Several multi-functional agents have shown promise in cancer treatment:
- Trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1): An ADC used in HER2-positive breast cancer, combining the HER2-targeting ability of trastuzumab with the cytotoxicity of the chemotherapy agent emtansine. - Pembrolizumab: An immune checkpoint inhibitor used in various cancers. It can be combined with other treatments like chemotherapy to enhance its anti-tumor effects. - Liposome-encapsulated doxorubicin: A formulation of the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin encapsulated in liposomes to improve delivery to the tumor and reduce cardiotoxicity.
