Abstract: In a first aspect, the present invention relates to an antibody directed against the alpha-11 integrin subunit, in particular, said antibody is an antibody binding the same epitope as the antibody produced by the hybridoma deposited as DSM ACC3320. Further, the present invention relates to a method for detecting the alpha-11 integrin subunit in a sample. In particular, the antibody according to the present is an anti- body suitable for use in samples being cryopreserved and cryosectioned or formaldehyde fixed and paraffin embedded. The present invention relates further to a kit for detecting the alpha-11 integrin subunit containing the antibody according to the present invention. Finally, the present invention provides the antibody in a humanized form. The antibody, in particular, in its humanized forms are useful for antibody drug conjugates.

Abstract: Primer compositions for anti-cancer agent delivery to solid tumors in mammals, including man, are disclosed. The primer comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable agent which increases the intracellular levels of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in the normal connective tissue cells within solid tumors. Such an agent may be selected from any agents which increase the intracellular levels of cAMP, e.g. agents binding to and stimulating receptors at the connective tissue cell surface within tumors, and agents inhibiting cAMP phosphodiesterase. Local administration of the primer to the solid tumor area results in a lowering of the interstitial pressure. Further, an agent delivery system and a method for delivery of anti-cancer agents to solid tumors are described.