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AGS-8M4 + pegylated liposomal doxorubicin

Development stage
Discontinued
Lead developer
Astellas Pharma
Modality
Nanoparticles → Drug Delivery Systems, Small Molecules, Monoclonal Antibodies → Antibody-Based Therapeutics
Administration
Intravenous
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Overview

AGS-8M4 + pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is a combination therapy intended for the treatment of ovarian cancer, particularly in platinum-resistant or platinum-sensitive settings. **AGS-8M4** is a fully human monoclonal antibody targeting AGS-8, a cell surface antigen highly expressed in advanced ovarian cancers and associated with tumor survival, migration, invasion, and angiogenesis. AGS-8M4 blocks AGS-8 function and inhibits tumor growth and metastasis in preclinical models by direct interference with tumor cell processes, independent of immune effector mechanisms[1][3][5]. **Pegylated liposomal doxorubicin** is a formulation of doxorubicin encapsulated in a pegylated liposome, which preferentially accumulates in tumors via the enhanced permeability and retention effect. It acts as a cytotoxic anthracycline by inhibiting topoisomerase II, blocking DNA replication and leading to cell death[2][4]. The combination was investigated for synergistic anti-tumor activity, with AGS-8M4 targeting a novel cancer antigen and pegylated liposomal doxorubicin delivering chemotherapy[5].

Other names
AGS 8M4AGS8M4AGS-8M4pegylated liposomal doxorubicin
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Targets

TOP2A (DNA topoisomerase II)GPSM1 (Activator of G-protein signaling 8)

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