The present teachings relate to compounds and compositions comprising a platinum (IV) complex having at least one reacting group for reacting with a functional group on a protein, engineered protein, antibody, antibody fragment, peptide, agonist, antagonist, aptamer or any moiety which may be capable of recognizing a selected target cell population, and/or derivatives/analogs/mimics thereof. The platinum (IV) complex may comprise at least one active agent.