ADCT-602 Targeting CD22
ADCT-602 is an ADC composed of a monoclonal antibody that binds to CD22 conjugated to a PBD dimer toxin. Once bound to a CD22-expressing cell, ADCT-602 is internalized into the cell where enzymes release the PBD-based warhead. CD22 is an attractive and clinically validated ADC target. CD22 is highly expressed on most malignant B-cells, including expression in more than 90% of patients with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
ADCT-602 is being evaluated in a phase I/II clinical trial in patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell ALL (NCT03698552). The trial is being led by The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.