Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5521254 | Drug Discovery Today: Technologies | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The majority of antibody therapeutics have been isolated from target-led drug discovery, where many years of target research preceded drug program initiation. However, as the search for validated targets becomes more challenging and target space becomes increasingly competitive, alternative strategies, such as phenotypic drug discovery, are gaining favour. This review highlights successful examples of antibody phenotypic screens that have led to clinical drug candidates. We also review the requirements for performing an effective antibody phenotypic screen, including antibody enrichment and target identification strategies. Finally, the future impact of phenotypic drug discovery on antibody drug pipelines will be discussed.
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Authors
Ralph R. Minter, Alan M. Sandercock, Steven J. Rust,