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ADC Early Discovery

ADC Early Discovery

With profound expertise in antibody engineering, payload design, linker development, and conjugation strategies, BOC Sciences has established a one-stop ADC early discovery solution platform. We provide not only commercial antibody screening and customized development services but also cover linker synthesis, payload selection, conjugation optimization, and comprehensive analytical and characterization support, fully facilitating the discovery and optimization of candidate molecules. Through flexible project docking mechanisms and a professional R&D team, BOC Sciences can swiftly respond to customer demands, accelerate ADC development processes, and offer strong technical support for the R&D of next-generation targeted therapeutics.

Key Challenges in Early-Stage ADC Discovery

Comprehensive  Product Line

Antibody Screening & Site-Specific Modification

During the early discovery phase, issues such as insufficient antibody affinity or undefined conjugation sites are common. BOC Sciences offers engineered antibody screening and site-specific modification technologies to ensure both antibody functionality and compatibility with conjugation sites.

Competitive  Pricing

Payload Optimization & Conjugation Compatibility

Many cytotoxic payloads suffer from poor solubility or are difficult to modify. BOC Sciences maintains a diverse payload library and supports functional group optimization and prodrug design to enhance conjugation compatibility and stability.

Flexible  Ordering Options

Linker Stability & Smart Release

Linkers must remain stable in the bloodstream while releasing efficiently at the target site. BOC Sciences provides a range of enzyme-sensitive, reduction-sensitive, and innovative smart linker strategies to meet various release mechanism requirements.

Strict  Quality Control Testing

Construct Heterogeneity Control & Screening

ADC conjugates often exhibit DAR variability and structural heterogeneity. BOC Sciences possesses a well-established conjugation platform and high-throughput analytical systems to rapidly screen for highly stable and active ADC candidates.

Integrated Early Discovery Solutions for ADCs

Leveraging its deep technical accumulation in bioconjugation, chemical synthesis, protein engineering, and structural optimization, BOC Sciences has built a highly efficient and flexible early discovery service system. This covers several key steps, including antibody screening, payload selection, linker design, and conjugation strategy development. Our goal is to help clients rapidly construct well-defined, highly developable ADC candidate molecules, thus accelerating downstream development timelines.

Antibody Screening and Modification Services

  • End-to-end Antibody Services: Covering antibody sourcing, customized development, humanization, and engineering.
  • Rapid Access to Ready Antibodies: Integration of literature and database resources to support screening of known target antibodies.
  • Support for New Target Screening: Utilizing technologies like phage display to identify high-affinity antibodies.
  • Customized Antibody Modification: Supporting conjugation site control, introduction of non-natural amino acids, and cysteine engineering.

Payload Screening and Structure Optimization

  • DNA-damaging agents (e.g., Calicheamicin, Doxorubicin).
  • Microtubule inhibitors (e.g., MMAE, DM1).
  • Topoisomerase inhibitors (e.g., SN-38, Exatecan).
  • Immunomodulatory agents and other novel payloads.
  • Innovative payload development and modification.

Linker Design and Construction

  • Cleavable Linkers: Including acid-sensitive, enzyme-sensitive (e.g., Val-Cit, Gly-Phe), and reduction-sensitive types (e.g., disulfide bonds).
  • Non-Cleavable Linkers: Enhancing in vivo stability and tissue penetration.
  • Self-Assembling Linkers: For constructing dual-functional ADCs or multi-payload ADCs.
  • Innovative Linkers: Such as intelligent linkers with targeting or bioresponsive release structures.
  • Functional Linker Development: For example, PEGylation to enhance solubility or site-specific conjugation via click chemistry.

Conjugation Strategy Development and Prototype Construction

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Analytical and Biocharacterization Support

In addition to R&D support, BOC Sciences offers comprehensive analytical and biocharacterization services to evaluate critical quality attributes (CQAs) during ADC development. This helps clients fully control molecular structure, purity, conjugation site distribution, and functional activity, laying a solid foundation for subsequent development.

Analytical Support

  • HPLC/UPLC: To detect linker release rates and payload purity
  • LC-MS: For molecular weight and structure confirmation of ADCs
  • SEC-MALS: To assess polymerization and product homogeneity
  • CE-SDS: For analyzing antibody purity and structural integrity
  • DAR Determination: Measuring drug-to-antibody ratio via UV/LC-MS multi-method approaches
  • Stability Studies: Including in vitro stability and simulated plasma release rates

Preliminary Biological Evaluation

  • In vitro cytotoxicity assays (MTT/CCK-8)
  • Endocytosis assays (flow cytometry/confocal)
  • Antibody binding activity (ELISA/BLI)
  • Cell binding affinity analysis
  • Intracellular release kinetics
  • Mechanism exploration

Integrated Capabilities Driving ADC Early-Stage Success

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Modular Service Portfolio

Clients may flexibly choose individual services such as antibody screening, payload design, linker development, or conjugation optimization, or opt for a fully integrated one-stop solution that precisely matches diverse project requirements.

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Extensive Linker/Payload Library

Built-in resources for both commercial and experimental payloads and linkers enable rapid structural screening and combination validation, accelerating the identification of promising ADC candidates.

03

Advanced Conjugation Technology Platform

Covers various conjugation processes including lysine-based random conjugation, cysteine-specific site-directed conjugation, click chemistry, and enzymatic conjugation to meet diverse conjugation needs while ensuring high homogeneity.

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Comprehensive Analytical and Biocharacterization Platform

Equipped with advanced analytical instruments and multi-dimensional biocharacterization technologies to support comprehensive evaluation of key quality attributes such as conjugation efficiency, DAR value, purity, and biological activity.

05

Efficient Delivery Mechanism

With standardized workflows and a professional team, preliminary constructs and analytical reports can be delivered within 2–4 weeks, significantly accelerating R&D progress and efficiency.

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Robust Intellectual Property Protection

Customized confidentiality agreements and service contracts ensure strict control over data and outcome ownership, providing strong security for customer project confidentiality and result exclusivity.

Standard Service Workflow: End-to-End ADC Development

Scheme Design and Contract Customization

Needs Communication and Project Assessment

In-depth discussion with clients regarding project background, target information, and technical requirements to formulate customized research plans.

Payload/Linker Synthesis

Antibody Acquisition and Engineering

Services include antibody screening, custom development, humanization, tagging, or conjugation site engineering to meet construction needs.

Scheme Design and Contract Customization

Linker and Payload Selection

Based on efficacy and stability requirements, appropriate linker/toxin combinations are selected and validated from a comprehensive library.

Analysis, Purification and Characterization

Conjugation Strategy Design and Implementation

Selection and application of suitable conjugation strategies (e.g., site-specific/non-specific, chemical/enzymatic conjugation) for ADC candidate construction.

cGMP Manufacturing and Filling

Physicochemical and Functional Characterization

Systematic evaluation of key attributes such as conjugation efficiency, DAR value, purity, stability, and in vitro bioactivity.

Result Delivery

Result Delivery and Technical Support

Delivery of comprehensive analytical reports and constructs, along with ongoing technical consultation and extended development support.

Frequently Asked Questions

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