Description Trastuzumab-DM1 (T-DM1) is a first-in-class HER2 antibody drug conjugate (ADC) comprised of Genentech's trastuzumab antibody linked to ImmunoGen's cell-killing agent, DM1. T-DM1 combines two strategies: anti-HER2 activity and targeted intracellular delivery of the potent anti-microtubule agent, DM1 (a maytansine derivative).

Development Status A Phase III clinical trial evaluating T-DM1 for second-line HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer and Phase II clinical trials evaluating T-DM1 for first-line and third-line HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer are ongoing. A Phase I/II clinical trial in combination with pertuzumab for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer patients who have progressed on Herceptin-based treatment is ongoing.

This molecule is being developed in collaboration with ImmunoGen, Inc.

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July 2009