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VcMMAE (Synonyms: MC-VC-PAB-MMAE, Vedotin)

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VcMMAE is a drug-linker conjugate used in the synthesis of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), consisting of the microtubule inhibitor monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) and a cleavable valine-citrulline (vc) linker.

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VcMMAE Chemical Structure

Cas No.: 646502-53-6

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Description of VcMMAE

VcMMAE is a drug-linker conjugate used in the synthesis of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), consisting of the microtubule inhibitor monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) and a cleavable valine-citrulline (vc) linker[1-2]. In the ADC structure, VcMMAE is covalently linked to the antibody via the maleimide group of its linker. Upon specific cleavage by cancer cell lysosomes, VcMMAE releases the cytotoxic MMAE, thereby inhibiting tubulin polymerization and inducing tumor cell apoptosis[3-4].

In vitro, when conjugated with the anti-HER2 antibody H32 (0.02–0.78nM) and applied to HER2-positive cancer cells such as N87, SK-BR-3, and BT474 for 16 hours, VcMMAE significantly inhibited cancer cell viability and induced apoptosis[5]. The conjugate of VcMMAE with Rituximab (100–1000ng/mL) treatment of CD20-positive Raji cells for 48–72 hours markedly reduced cell viability and induced cell death[6].

In vivo, the conjugate of VcMMAE with the chimeric monoclonal antibody cAC10 targeting CD30 (1-30mg/kg), administered via tail vein injection every 4 days to tumor-bearing SCID mice, significantly suppressed the growth of CD30-positive anaplastic large cell lymphoma (Karpas 299) and Hodgkin's disease (L540cy) xenografts, leading to complete tumor regression[7]. The conjugate of VcMMAE with the anti-CD22 monoclonal antibody HB22.7 (7.5mg/kg), administered as a single intraperitoneal injection to tumor-bearing ICR-SCID mice, significantly inhibited the growth of DoHH2 (transformed follicular lymphoma) and Granta 519 (mantle cell lymphoma) xenografts and induced complete tumor regression[8].

References:
[1] Best RL, LaPointe NE, Azarenko O, et al. Microtubule and tubulin binding and regulation of microtubule dynamics by the antibody drug conjugate (ADC) payload, monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE): Mechanistic insights into MMAE ADC peripheral neuropathy. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol. 2021 Jun 15;421:115534.
[2] Pollack VA, Alvarez E, Tse KF, et al. Treatment parameters modulating regression of human melanoma xenografts by an antibody-drug conjugate (CR011-vcMMAE) targeting GPNMB. Cancer Chemother Pharmacol. 2007 Aug;60(3):423-35.
[3] Vaklavas C, Forero A. Management of metastatic breast cancer with second-generation antibody-drug conjugates: focus on glembatumumab vedotin (CDX-011, CR011-vcMMAE). BioDrugs. 2014 Jun;28(3):253-63.
[4] Zhang J, Li M, Li W, et al. Mechanistic Insights into Anti-Nectin4-VcMMAE-Induced Ocular Toxicity: From Cellular Uptake Pathways to Molecular Modification. Int J Mol Sci. 2025 May 22;26(11):4996.
[5] Chiang ZC, Chiu YK, Lee CC, et al. Preparation and characterization of antibody-drug conjugates acting on HER2-positive cancer cells. PLoS One. 2020 Sep 28;15(9):e0239813.
[6] Abdollahpour-Alitappeh M, Hashemi Karouei SM, Lotfinia M, et al. Amanzadeh A, Habibi-Anbouhi M. A developed antibody-drug conjugate rituximab-vcMMAE shows a potent cytotoxic activity against CD20-positive cell line. Artif Cells Nanomed Biotechnol. 2018;46(sup2):1-8.
[7] Francisco JA, Cerveny CG, Meyer DL, et al. cAC10-vcMMAE, an anti-CD30-monomethyl auristatin E conjugate with potent and selective antitumor activity. Blood. 2003 Aug 15;102(4):1458-65.
[8] Abuhay M, Kato J, Tuscano E, et al. The HB22.7-vcMMAE antibody-drug conjugate has efficacy against non-Hodgkin lymphoma mouse xenografts with minimal systemic toxicity. Cancer Immunol Immunother. 2016 Oct;65(10):1169-75.

Protocol of VcMMAE

Cell experiment [1]:

Cell lines

N87 (gastric carcinoma), SK-BR-3 and BT474 (breast adenocarcinoma) HER2-positive cancer cell lines.

Preparation Method

Cells were cultured in RPMI-1640 or hybrid-Care medium supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum at 37°C, 5% CO₂. Cells were treated with H32-VcMMAE at concentrations ranging from 0.02 to 0.78nM for 16 hours, followed by replacement with fresh medium and further incubation for 3 days.

Reaction Conditions

0.02 to 0.78μM; 16 hours

Applications

H32-VcMMAE exhibited potent cytotoxicity against HER2-positive cells, with IC₅₀ values of 0.50nM (N87), 0.03nM (SK-BR-3), and 0.02nM (BT474). The ADC induced targeted cell death via microtubule disruption after internalization and lysosomal cleavage of the VC linker, releasing MMAE.

Animal experiment [2]:

Animal models

ICR-SCID mice bearing DoHH2 (transformed follicular lymphoma) and Granta 519 (mantle cell lymphoma) xenografts.

Preparation Method

Mice were irradiated (400 rads, whole body) and inoculated subcutaneously with 10⁷ tumor cells. When tumors reached 100–200mm³, a single dose of HB22.7-VcMMAE (7.5mg/kg) was administered intraperitoneally. Tumor volume and toxicity indicators were monitored for 15–20 days.

Dosage form

7.5mg/kg; i.p.; Single injection.

Applications

HB22.7-VcMMAE induced complete and durable tumor regression in 100% of DoHH2 xenografts and 90% of Granta 519 xenografts.

References:
[1] Chiang ZC, Chiu YK, Lee CC, et al. Preparation and characterization of antibody-drug conjugates acting on HER2-positive cancer cells. PLoS One. 2020 Sep 28;15(9):e0239813.
[2] Abuhay M, Kato J, Tuscano E, et al. The HB22.7-vcMMAE antibody-drug conjugate has efficacy against non-Hodgkin lymphoma mouse xenografts with minimal systemic toxicity. Cancer Immunol Immunother. 2016 Oct;65(10):1169-75.

Chemical Properties of VcMMAE

Cas No. 646502-53-6 SDF
Synonyms MC-VC-PAB-MMAE, Vedotin
Canonical SMILES CC(C)[C@@H](C(N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=O)C(NC1=CC=C(COC(N(C)[C@@H](C(C)C)C(N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(N([C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)[C@H](OC)CC(N2[C@@]([C@H](OC)[C@@H](C)C(N[C@H](C)[C@@H](O)C3=CC=CC=C3)=O)([H])CCC2)=O)C)=O)=O)=O)C=C1)=O)=O)NC(CCCCCN4C(C=CC4=O)=O)=O
Formula C68H105N11O15 M.Wt 1316.63
Solubility DMSO: ≥ 54 mg/mL (41.01 mM) Storage Store at -20°C
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1 mM 759.5 μL 3.7976 mL 7.5951 mL
5 mM 151.9 μL 759.5 μL 1.519 mL
10 mM 76 μL 379.8 μL 759.5 μL
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