A conjugate comprising the following topoisomerase inhibitor derivative (A*): where Y is H or F, with a single overall linker moiety connecting two topoisomerase inhibitor derivatives to a Ligand Unit, wherein the topoisomerase inhibitor derivatives are cleavable from the Ligand Unit. Also provided is A* with the linking unit attached, and intermediates for their synthesis.

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The present invention provides antigen-binding proteins capable of binding to Nectin-4 polypeptides conjugated to chemotherapeutic agents, for use in increasing sensitivity of tumors to the chemotherapeutic agents, for use in the treatment of cancers characterized by Nectin expressing tumor cells. In one embodiment, the present invention provides conjugates of an anti-Nectin-4 antibody to a camptothecin analogue, such as exatecan or SN-38, through a cleavable linker.

Provided are novel anti-TROP2 antibodies, novel antibody-drug conjugates, and methods for preparing the same, as well as applications of the antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates for therapeutic purpose.

Provided in the present invention are an anti-TROP-2 antibody-exatecan analog conjugate and the medical use thereof. Specifically, provided in the present invention is an anti-TROP-2 antibody-exatecan analog conjugate represented by the general formula (Pc-L-Y-D), wherein Pc is an anti-TROP-2 antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof.

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Provided herein are antibodies comprising acceptor glutamine sequences at site-specific positions, compositions comprising the antibodies, conjugates of the antibodies, methods of their production, and methods of their use. The antibodies are useful for methods of treatment and prevention, methods of detection and methods of diagnosis.

Antibodies, antigen-binding fragments, and conjugates (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates such as those comprising eribulin) thereof that bind to mesothelin are disclosed. The disclosure further relates to methods and compositions for use in the treatment of cancer by administering the compositions provided herein.

The present disclosure relates to the field of biotechnology. In particular, provided are a ligase fusion protein and an immobilized ligase comprising the same. Also provided is use of the ligase fusion protein or the immobilized ligase in the preparation of conjugates. Further provided is a process for the preparation of conjugates using a ligase or a ligase unit.

Provided herein are compounds, compositions, conjugates and methods for the treatment of diseases, and/or conditions such as, but not limited to, proliferative diseases. In certain embodiments, compounds, compositions, and conjugates are provided, which include cyclodextrin-based linker-payloads and protein conjugates thereof, and/or in combination with other agents. By administering these compounds, compositions, and conjugates as described herein to specific target cells, side-effects due to non-specific binding phenomena, for example, to non-target cells are reduced.

Antibody conjugates with camptothecin compounds are described, with methods of use and preparations.

An improved antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) targeting CD276-positive tumors is described. The ADC includes a CD276-specific IgG1 antibody having a heavy chain modified to prevent interaction of its Fc domain with endogenous Fc receptors and to introduce a cysteine for site-specific conjugation of the drug. The CD276-specific ADC is capable of potently eradicating CD276-positive tumors in several animal models.