Abstract: Methods are disclosed for increasing the solubility of antibodies and their radioisotope, toxin, or drug immunoconjugates and for reducing the non-specific uptake of antibody, either conjugated or unconjugated, into the RES organs such as via Fc receptor-mediated mechanisms. The methods involve incubation of the reactive component with amphipathic molecules, such as an anionic detergent, to achieve the desired result. A preferred anionic detergent in this regard is sodium dodecylsulfate.

Abstract: Conjugates of trichothecenes and agents that bind to a defined population of cells are disclosed. Preferred are conjugates of trichothecene molecules with polyclonal or monoclonal antibodies or fragments thereof that recognize antigens that are present only on tumor cells or are augmented in their expression on tumor cells as compared to normal tissues. Trichothecene molecules are coupled to the agent through non-covalent and covalent linkages, such as peptide bonds, disulfide bonds, thioester bonds, or thioether bonds. A method for inhibiting the growth and metabolism of antigen-positive cells is also disclosed.