Rational identification of an optimal antibody mixture for targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor

The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is frequently dysregulated in human malignancies and a validated target for cancer therapy. Two monoclonal anti-EGFR antibodies (cetuximab and panitumumab) are approved for clinical use. However, the percentage of patients responding to treatment is low an...

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Main Authors: Koefoed, K., Steinaa, Lucilla, Soderberg, J.N., Kjaer, I., Jacobsen, H.J., Meijer, P.-J., Haurum, J.S., Jensen, A., Kragh, M., Andersen, P.S., Pedersen, M.W.
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Published: Informa UK Limited 2011
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35344
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author Koefoed, K.
Steinaa, Lucilla
Soderberg, J.N.
Kjaer, I.
Jacobsen, H.J.
Meijer, P.-J.
Haurum, J.S.
Jensen, A.
Kragh, M.
Andersen, P.S.
Pedersen, M.W.
author_browse Andersen, P.S.
Haurum, J.S.
Jacobsen, H.J.
Jensen, A.
Kjaer, I.
Koefoed, K.
Kragh, M.
Meijer, P.-J.
Pedersen, M.W.
Soderberg, J.N.
Steinaa, Lucilla
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Steinaa, Lucilla
Soderberg, J.N.
Kjaer, I.
Jacobsen, H.J.
Meijer, P.-J.
Haurum, J.S.
Jensen, A.
Kragh, M.
Andersen, P.S.
Pedersen, M.W.
author_sort Koefoed, K.
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description The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is frequently dysregulated in human malignancies and a validated target for cancer therapy. Two monoclonal anti-EGFR antibodies (cetuximab and panitumumab) are approved for clinical use. However, the percentage of patients responding to treatment is low and many patients experiencing an initial response eventually relapse. Thus, the need for more efficacious treatments remains. Previous studies have reported that mixtures of antibodies targeting multiple distinct epitopes are more effective than single mAbs at inhibiting growth of human cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. The current work describes the rational approach that led to discovery and selection of a novel anti-EGFR antibody mixture Sym004, which is currently in Phase 2 clinical testing. Twenty-four selected anti-EGFR antibodies were systematically tested in dual and triple mixtures for their ability to inhibit cancer cells in vitro and tumor growth in vivo. The results show that targeting EGFR dependent cancer cells with mixtures of antibodies is superior at inhibiting their growth both in vitro and in vivo. In particular, antibody mixtures targeting non-overlapping epitopes on domain III are efficient and indeed Sym004 is composed of two monoclonal antibodies targeting this domain. The superior growth inhibitory activity of mixtures correlated with their ability to induce efficient EGFR degradation.
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spelling CGSpace353442024-08-27T10:37:08Z Rational identification of an optimal antibody mixture for targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor Koefoed, K. Steinaa, Lucilla Soderberg, J.N. Kjaer, I. Jacobsen, H.J. Meijer, P.-J. Haurum, J.S. Jensen, A. Kragh, M. Andersen, P.S. Pedersen, M.W. vaccination The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is frequently dysregulated in human malignancies and a validated target for cancer therapy. Two monoclonal anti-EGFR antibodies (cetuximab and panitumumab) are approved for clinical use. However, the percentage of patients responding to treatment is low and many patients experiencing an initial response eventually relapse. Thus, the need for more efficacious treatments remains. Previous studies have reported that mixtures of antibodies targeting multiple distinct epitopes are more effective than single mAbs at inhibiting growth of human cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. The current work describes the rational approach that led to discovery and selection of a novel anti-EGFR antibody mixture Sym004, which is currently in Phase 2 clinical testing. Twenty-four selected anti-EGFR antibodies were systematically tested in dual and triple mixtures for their ability to inhibit cancer cells in vitro and tumor growth in vivo. The results show that targeting EGFR dependent cancer cells with mixtures of antibodies is superior at inhibiting their growth both in vitro and in vivo. In particular, antibody mixtures targeting non-overlapping epitopes on domain III are efficient and indeed Sym004 is composed of two monoclonal antibodies targeting this domain. The superior growth inhibitory activity of mixtures correlated with their ability to induce efficient EGFR degradation. 2011-11 2014-04-14T10:56:05Z 2014-04-14T10:56:05Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35344 en Open Access Informa UK Limited Koefoed, K., Steinaa, L., Soderberg, J.N., Kjaer, I., Jacobsen, H.J., Meijer, P.-J., Haurum, J.S., Jensen, A., Kragh, M., Andersen, P.S. and Pedersen, M.W. 2011. Rational identification of an optimal antibody mixture for targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor. mAbs 3(6): 584 - 595
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Koefoed, K.
Steinaa, Lucilla
Soderberg, J.N.
Kjaer, I.
Jacobsen, H.J.
Meijer, P.-J.
Haurum, J.S.
Jensen, A.
Kragh, M.
Andersen, P.S.
Pedersen, M.W.
Rational identification of an optimal antibody mixture for targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor
title Rational identification of an optimal antibody mixture for targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor
title_full Rational identification of an optimal antibody mixture for targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor
title_fullStr Rational identification of an optimal antibody mixture for targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor
title_full_unstemmed Rational identification of an optimal antibody mixture for targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor
title_short Rational identification of an optimal antibody mixture for targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor
title_sort rational identification of an optimal antibody mixture for targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor
topic vaccination
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/35344
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