Abstract
In the chapter, we review new conjugation technologies from the standpoints of process development and manufacturability and identify potential process hotspots. We briefly review recent progress in conventional conjugation methods and assess, for instance, how new linkers impact process. We also consider antibody modeling and its untapped potential to help design ADCs. We address outsourcing options and trends and provide an overview of single use technologies. Finally, strategies for efficient early process development to ensure CMC consistency across clinical phases and manufacturing scales and ensure readiness for accelerated regulatory approval paths are discussed.
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Notes
- 1.
While we tried to support comments and positions with literature or conference reports, publications on ADC process development are scarce and some considerations are based on the author’s experience and assessment.
- 2.
Marcq O, Tawfiq Z, Parker R, Tomas F, Zhu M (2017 - Unpublished Data).
- 3.
Marcq O, Schwartz I, Tawfiq Z, Tomas F, Zhu M (2016 – Unpublished Data).
- 4.
Hippach M, Kyung S Y, Kikuchi T, Kawai Y, Huynh J, Gredder J, Zhu M (2017 – Unpublished Data). Enhancing Production of an Engineered Antibody Containing Non-native Amino Acid for Site-Specific Conjugation: Considerations for Early and Late Stage Development.
- 5.
As of June 19, 2017, based on public information releases from Seattle Genetics.
- 6.
Marcq O, Tawfiq Z, Parker R, Tomas F, Zhu M (2017 - Unpublished Data)
- 7.
Sandeep Kumar, Pfizer (2017 – Personal Communication).
Abbreviations
- ADC:
-
Antibody Drug Conjugate
- ADC:
-
Antibody Drug Conjugate
- BDS:
-
Bulk Drug Subtance
- BDS:
-
Bulk Drug Subtance
- BLA:
-
Biologics License Application
- BLA:
-
Biologics License Application
- Cit:
-
Citruline
- CMO:
-
Contract Manufacturing Organization
- CQA:
-
Critical Quality Attribute
- Cys:
-
Cysteine
- DAR:
-
Drug Antibody Ratio
- DL:
-
Drug Linker
- DoE:
-
Design of Experiments
- DP:
-
Drug Product
- DS:
-
Drug Substance
- DSI:
-
Drug Substance Intermediate
- FIP:
-
First In Patient
- HIPS:
-
Hydrazino-Pictet-Spengler
- MED:
-
Minimum Effective Dose
- MFG:
-
Manufacturing
- MTD:
-
Maximum Tolerated Dose
- NNAA:
-
Non-Natural Amino Acid
- PBD:
-
Pyrrolobenzodiazepine
- PEG:
-
Polyethylene Glycol
- PK:
-
Pharmacokinetics
- POC:
-
Proof Of Concept
- PPE:
-
Personal Protection Equipment
- QA:
-
Quality Attribute
- QbD:
-
Quality by Design
- SME:
-
Subject Matter Expert
- SPAAC:
-
Strain promoted azide–alkyne cycloaddition
- SUT:
-
Single Use Technology
- TFF:
-
Tangential Flow Filtration
- TI:
-
Therapeutic Index
- UAA:
-
Un-natural Amino Acid
- UF/DF:
-
Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration
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Marcq, O. (2018). Outlook on Next Generation Technologies and Strategy Considerations for ADC Process Development and Manufacturing. In: Damelin, M. (eds) Innovations for Next-Generation Antibody-Drug Conjugates. Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Humana Press, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-78154-9_6
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