295 First-in-human Phase I trial of IBI188, an anti-CD47 targeting monoclonal antibody, in patients with advanced solid tumors and lymphomas

BackgroundIBI188 is a humanized IgG4 monoclonal antibody targeting CD47, an antiphagocytic (‘don’t eat me’) signal present on cancer cells. Blockage of this myeloid checkpoint, IBI188 enhances tumor cell phagocytosis and cross priming of T-cells. We conducted a first-in-human phase 1a trial to evaluate the tolerability, safety and PK/PD characteristics of IBI188. (NCT03763149).MethodsPatients with advanced/refractory solid tumors or lymphoma were enrolled in this two-part dose-escalation study: Part A for testing optimal priming doses at 0.1, 0.3, and 1 mg/kg and Part B for optimal maintenance doses at 3, 10, 20, 30 mg/kg weekly. An accelerated titration followed by traditional 3+3 design was used in this study with a 28-day dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) observation period. Primary endpoint was safety profile; secondary endpoints included PK parameters and PD markers, i.e. CD47 receptor occupancy.ResultsAs of June 18, 2020, 20 patients have been enrolled, 6 in Part A and 14 in Part B. There was no DLT reported at any dose level. The median treatment duration was 1.8 months (0.2–5.5) months. The most common treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs) were nausea (n=7), back pain (n=7), fatigue (n=6), vomiting (n=4) and blood bilirubin increased (n=4). Three patients had ≥ Grade 3 TRAEs (Grade 3 blood bilirubin increase, Grade 4 platelet count decrease and Grade 3 anemia, each in 1 patient). Three of 20 patients (15%) had anemia, an expected TRAE associated with the mechanism of IBI188. Majority of the patients (65%) had infusion related reactions (IRR). All IRRs were Grade 1–2 and able to be managed with standard IRR treatment. The clearance of IBI188 decreased with the increasing dose from 3 to 20 mg/kg and IBI188 can overcome the sink at 10 mg/kg or higher dose level. The PK analysis at 30 mg/kg is ongoing. The 10 mg/kg maintenance dose resulted in T cells receptor occupancy above 80%. After multiple administrations (≥ 3 times, including the priming dose), the RBC and T cells receptor occupancy tends to be stable and maintained around 90%. The receptor occupancy analysis at 20 mg/kg and 30 mg/kg is ongoing.ConclusionsIBI188 was well tolerated at 1 mg/kg priming dose following by the maintenance dose up to 30 mg/kg.Trial RegistrationNCT03763149

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Phase I dose escalation study of the anti-IGF-1R monoclonal antibody CP-751,871 in patients with refractory solid tumors

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.3586 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽

pp. 3586-3586 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

P. Haluska ◽

H. Shaw ◽

G. N. Batzel ◽

L. R. Molife ◽

A. A. Adjei ◽

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Keyword(s):

Monoclonal Antibody ◽

Phase I ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Receptor Internalization ◽

Pharmacokinetic Analysis ◽

Adrenocortical Cancer ◽

Dose Escalation Study ◽

Multiple Tumor ◽

Grade 3

3586 Background: The insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-IR), a tyrosine kinase, and its ligands (IGF-I & -2) are upregulated in many human tumors (e.g., breast, prostate, colon and non-small cell lung cancer) and enhance proliferative and prosurvival signaling. Inhibition of IGF-IR activation in tumor models suppresses tumor growth and increases tumor sensitivity to chemotherapy, supporting the development of agents targeting IGF-IR. CP-751,871 is a potent, highly specific, fully humanized, monoclonal antibody that inhibits IGF-IR autophosphorylation and induces receptor internalization. Methods: A Phase I dose escalation study was initiated to define the safety and tolerability, and to characterize the pharmacokinetic properties of CP-751,871 in patients with advanced solid tumors refractory to standard therapies. Results: Following informed consent and screening, a total of 24 patients with refractory solid tumors (e.g. colorectal, NSCLC, sarcoma and prostate cancer; 1–6 previous regimens) were enrolled. Patients received 3 to 20 mg/kg of CP-751,871 by IV infusion on Day 1 of 3-week cycles in four dose-escalation cohorts of 3 patients. No dose limiting toxicities were identified and the maximum feasible dose (MFD) cohort of 20 mg/kg was extended with 12 additional patients. No higher than grade 3 CTCAE v3.0 toxicities, attributed to study drug, have been so far reported. Grade 3 toxicities, all reported in patients dosed with 20 mg/kg of CP-751,871, are increased GGT (4%) and fatigue (4%). Grade 2 toxicities include: anorexia (7%), diarrhea (7%), increased GGT (4%), hyperglycemia (4%), fatigue (4%), increased urinary frequency (4%), nausea (4%), increased ALT (4%) and increased AST (4%). Pharmacokinetic analysis is currently ongoing. No objective responses were observed. At the MFD, patients received a median of 4 cycles (1–16). Three patients were stable for > 6 months and one patient, currently at cycle 16, remains on study. An additional cohort of 12 adrenocortical cancer patients is under evaluation. Conclusions: These data indicate that CP-751,871 is safe and well tolerated. Due to its good safety profile, CP-751,871 may constitute a suitable targeted agent to use in combination with approved therapies in multiple tumor types. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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Interim results from a first-in-human study with AMG102, a fully human monoclonal antibody that neutralizes hepatocyte growth factor (HGF), the ligand to c-Met receptor, in patients (pts) with advanced solid tumors

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.3551 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 25 (18_suppl) ◽

pp. 3551-3551 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

M. S. Gordon ◽

D. S. Mendelson ◽

C. Sweeney ◽

N. Erbeck ◽

R. Patel ◽

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Keyword(s):

Monoclonal Antibody ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Human Monoclonal Antibody ◽

Dose Range ◽

Human Study ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Met Receptor ◽

Dose Escalation Study ◽

Grade 3

3551 Background: AMG102 is a fully human IgG2 monoclonal antibody against HGF that prevents tumorigenesis in preclinical models through blockade of the HGF/c-Met receptor tyrosine kinase pathway. We describe interim results from the first-in-human study of AMG102. Methods: This ongoing phase 1, open-label, dose-escalation study is evaluating safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), and preliminary pharmacodynamics (PD) of AMG102 after single and multiple intravenous doses in pts with advanced solid tumors. Sequential dose cohorts of 4–6 pts were administered AMG102 at 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 10, or 20 mg/kg. Pts received a single dose, followed by a 4-wk treatment- free period during which safety and PK were assessed. If no dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was observed, treatment was resumed every 2 wks at the same dose until pts exhibited drug intolerance or disease progression. Results: As of 10 August 2006, 31 pts have been treated with AMG102 at doses up to 20 mg/kg ( Table ). AMG102 appears to be well tolerated. One pt with non-small cell lung cancer had a grade 3 DLT of dyspnea/hypoxia after the first dose (0.5 mg/kg); a second pt with pancreatic cancer had a grade 3 DLT/serious adverse event of gastrointestinal hemorrhage after the first dose (1 mg/kg). The most frequently reported, treatment-related adverse events (AEs) have been fatigue (13%), constipation (10%), anorexia (6%), nausea (6%), and vomiting (6%). No anti-AMG102 antibodies have been detected. Initial PK analysis indicates approximately linear PK in the dose range of 0.5 to 20 mg/kg. The overall mean (SD) [median] clearance and half-life estimates based on day-1 dosing were 12.1 (5.21) [10.7] mL/hr and 15.4 (5.84) [15.5] days, respectively. Tumor response is described ( Table ). Conclusions: In this study, interim results suggest that AMG102 at doses up to 20 mg/kg appears to be well-tolerated, with preliminary PK data supporting every-2-wk administration. [Table: see text] No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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A phase 1, open-label, multicenter study to assess the safety, tolerability, and immunogenicity of mRNA-4157 alone in subjects with resected solid tumors and in combination with pembrolizumab in subjects with unresectable solid tumors (Keynote-603).

Journal of Global Oncology ◽

10.1200/jgo.2019.5.suppl.93 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (suppl) ◽

pp. 93-93

Author(s):

Howard A. Burris III ◽

Manish R. Patel ◽

Daniel C. Cho ◽

Jeffrey Melson Clarke ◽

Martin Gutierrez ◽

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Keyword(s):

T Cells ◽

T Cell ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Open Label ◽

Dose Escalation Study ◽

Phase 2 Clinical Trial ◽

Clinical Responses ◽

Grade 3 ◽

Personalized Approach

93 Background: T-cell targeting of mutation-derived epitopes (neoantigens) has been demonstrated to drive anti-tumor responses. Immunizing patients against such neoantigens in combination with a checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) may elicit greater anti-tumor responses than CPI alone. Mutations are rarely shared between patients, thus requiring a personalized approach to vaccine design. Methods: This is an interim report of a phase I dose escalation study of mRNA-4157 given as monotherapy in patients with resected solid tumors and in combination with pembrolizumab in patients with unresectable solid tumors. mRNA-4157 is a lipid encapsulated personalized vaccine encoding multiple neoantigens selected using a proprietary algorithm designed to induce neoantigen specific T cells and associated anti-tumor responses. Patients received up to 9 cycles (Q3W) of mRNA-4157 by IM injection (0.04 – 1 mg). In combination arm, pembrolizumab (200 mg) was administered for two cycles prior to combination with mRNA-4157 for up to 9 cycles and may continue on pembrolizumab monotherapy for up to 2 years. Results: As of 10-May-2019, 33 patients received mRNA-4157 alone or in combination. No DLTs or related SAEs or AEs ≥ grade 3 were reported. Of the 13 patients treated with monotherapy (3 melanoma, 8 NSCLC, 2 MSI-high CRC), 11 patients remain disease free on study, median follow-up of 10 months. Of the 20 patients treated in combination (1 TMB-high metastatic cutaneous squamous cell, 4 bladder, 2 HNSCC, 1 melanoma, 7 NSCLC, 2 SCLC, 3 MSI-high (CRC, prostate, endometrial), 13 had received prior CPI, 5 PRs (2 in patients previously treated with PD-1/L1 inhibitors), 6 SD, and 8 PD were reported. Neoantigen specific CD8+ T-cell responses have been detected. Conclusions: mRNA-4157 is safe and well tolerated at all dose levels tested. Clinical responses have been observed in combination with pembrolizumab and neoantigen-specific T cells have been induced, supporting the advancement of mRNA-4157 to phase 2. Clinical trial information: NCT 03739931.

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A phase I study of R-(-)-gossypol (AT-101) in combination with cisplatin (P) and etoposide (E) in patients with advanced solid tumors and extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC)

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e13502 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 27 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e13502-e13502

Author(s):

T. B. Leal ◽

W. Schelman ◽

A. Traynor ◽

J. Kolesar ◽

R. Marnosha ◽

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Keyword(s):

Phase I ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Dose Level ◽

Unknown Primary ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Dose Escalation Study ◽

Objective Evidence ◽

Level 1 ◽

Grade 3

e13502 Background: AT-101 [R-(-)-gossypol acetic acid] (AT) is an orally-administered BH3 mimetic that lowers the threshold for apoptosis by direct binding to Bcl-2, Bcl-xL, Mc1–1, Bcl-W, and through upregulation of the proapoptotic proteins Noxa and Puma. Bcl- 2 is over-expressed in >80% of SCLC. In vitro study using SCLC cells showed that treatment with EP had synergistic cytotoxic effects in suppression of Bcl-2. This is a phase I dose-escalation study of AT in combination with EP with an expanded cohort of patients with ES-SCLC. This study is being conducted to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), pharmacokinetics and activity of AT with EP ± pegfilgrastim (F) in patients with advanced, refractory solid tumors and/or ES-SCLC. Methods: This study used standard eligibility criteria except patients must not have received prior therapy that inhibits the Bcl-2 family. At dose level 1, patients received P 60 mg/m2 on day 1 and E 100 mg/m2 on days 1, 2, and 3 every 21 days. AT was administered 30 mg orally BID on days 1, 2 and 3 of each cycle. Results: 10 patients have been enrolled; 7 men, 3 women. Tumor types: 6 lung; 2 prostate; 1 head & neck; 1 unknown primary. 2 of 5 patients enrolled at dose level 1 experienced a DLT of neutropenic fever in cycle 1. Three subsequent patients were enrolled to dose level -1 (20 mg BID x 3 days, d1–3) which was well tolerated. Additional patients are being enrolled at dose level 1a (EP+AT with F). Grade 3/4 toxicities related to AT without F at dose level 1 and -1 were as follows: ANC (8), leucopenia (7), febrile neutropenia (2), low hemoglobin (1), thrombocytopenia (1), elevated AST (1), cardiac ischemia/MI (1), diarrhea (1). There were no reported grade 3/4 toxicities in two patients at level 1a. Four patients had stable disease; two progressive disease and four patients were unevaluable. Conclusions: The MTD without F was established at AT 20mg orally BID, P 60 mg/m2 on day 1, and E 100 mg/m2 on days 1, 2, and 3 every 21 days. The MTD with F has not yet been established. Accrual continues at dose level 1a. Subjective and objective evidence of clinical activity has been observed in patients with refractory solid tumors. This study was supported by NCI, UO1 CA062491, SAIC 25XS097 and 1ULRR025011. No significant financial relationships to disclose.

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287 Safety and antitumor activity of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 (IDO-1) inhibitor KHK2455 in combination with anti-CCR4 monoclonal antibody mogamulizumab in patients with advanced solid tumors

Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer ◽

10.1136/jitc-2020-sitc2020.0287 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽

pp. A313-A314

Author(s):

Solmaz Sahebjam ◽

Jameel Muzaffar ◽

Timothy Yap ◽

David Hong ◽

Olivier Rixe ◽

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Keyword(s):

Monoclonal Antibody ◽

Overall Survival ◽

Antitumor Activity ◽

Combination Therapy ◽

Adverse Events ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Ex Vivo ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Grade 3 ◽

Dose Dependent

BackgroundIDO-1 inhibitors have shown antitumor activity in combination with immunotherapeutic agents in multiple cancers. KHK2455 is a novel and selective oral IDO-1 inhibitor. KHK2455 inhibits IDO-1 apo-enzyme, with long-lasting and potent activity. Mogamulizumab is an anti-C-C chemokine receptor 4 (CCR4) monoclonal antibody that has shown synergy with KHK2455 in preclinical models. Mogamulizumab is approved in the US and EU for treatment of mycosis fungoides and Sézary syndrome.MethodsIn this first-in-human study, patients with advanced solid tumors received escalating oral doses of KHK2455 alone (0.3, 1, 3, 10, 30 and 100 mg once daily) for 4 weeks (Cycle 0), followed by combination with 1 mg/kg weekly of IV mogamulizumab for 4 weeks (Cycle 1), and then on Days 1 and 15 (from Cycle 2 onward) in a standard 3+3 Phase I design. Safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and IDO activity (kynurenine [Kyn] and tryptophan [Trp] levels and ex vivo Kyn production) were evaluated.ResultsThirty-six patients were enrolled across all cohorts. One patient with lower esophageal cancer in the 100 mg cohort exhibited dose-limiting toxicity (Grade 3 gastrointestinal necrosis). The most frequent (≥10%) treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) are presented in table 1. Overall numbers of TEAEs, ≥Grade 3 TEAEs, and serious TEAEs related to KHK2455 and mogamulizumab are presented in table 2. Serious KHK2455-related TEAEs included gastrointestinal necrosis (KHK2455 monotherapy), and nausea and drug eruption (combination therapy). In addition, five drug-related TEAEs in combination therapy led to discontinuation; there were no fatal outcomes related to either study drug. Plasma KHK2455 concentrations reached steady state by Day 8 (Cycle 0) and increased dose-dependently. Potent dose-dependent inhibition of IDO activity was demonstrated by plasma Kyn concentration and Kyn/Trp ratio (median inhibition 70.5% and 70.8%, respectively, at 100 mg dose on Day 15, compared to baseline) and ex vivo Kyn production (>95% inhibition at ≥10 mg KHK2455), confirming target modulation. Six of 26 evaluable patients from all dosing groups achieved durable disease stabilization (≥6 months, RECIST 1.1), and one patient with bevacizumab-resistant glioblastoma demonstrated confirmed partial response (43.5% tumor reduction over a 2-year observation period). Median overall survival was 13.4 months, with 30% of subjects surviving for 2 years or longer (figure 1).Abstract 287 Table 1Study 2455-001: Treatment-Emergent Adverse Events (≥10% by Preferred Term)Abstract 287 Table 2Abstract 287 Figure 1Study 2455-001: Overall SurvivalConclusionsKHK2455 in combination with mogamulizumab was well-tolerated and manageable at all doses tested, suppressed Kyn production in a dose-dependent and sustained manner, and demonstrated signals of antitumor activity. These data support the continued development of this combination.AcknowledgementsMedical writing assistance was provided by Susan E. Johnson, PhD, S.E. Johnson Consulting, LLC, New Hope, PA, USA.Trial RegistrationNCT02867007 (www.clinicaltrials.gov)Ethics ApprovalThis study was approved by Ethics Committees at all participating study institutions.

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EPCT-02. PBTC-051: FIRST IN PEDIATRICS PHASE 1 STUDY OF CD40 AGONISTIC MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY APX005M IN PEDIATRIC SUBJECTS WITH RECURRENT/REFRACTORY BRAIN TUMORS

Neuro-Oncology ◽

10.1093/neuonc/noaa222.127 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (Supplement_3) ◽

pp. iii304-iii304

Author(s):

Holly Lindsay ◽

Arzu Onar-Thomas ◽

Mehmet Kocak ◽

Tina Young Poussaint ◽

Girish Dhall ◽

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Keyword(s):

Monoclonal Antibody ◽

Dose Level ◽

Pediatric Patients ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Pediatric Brain Tumor ◽

Cns Tumors ◽

Level 3 ◽

Grade 3 ◽

Expansion Cohort ◽

Antigen Presenting

Abstract BACKGROUND CD40 is a co-stimulatory molecule expressed on antigen presenting cells (APCs). APX005M is a CD40 agonist monoclonal antibody which stimulates innate and adaptive anti-tumor immunity through activation of APCs, macrophages, and antigen-specific CD8+T-cells. Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium study PBTC-051 is the first investigation of APX005M in pediatric patients and is evaluating the safety, recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D), pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of APX005M in children with central nervous system (CNS) tumors. RESULTS Accrual of patients with recurrent/refractory primary malignant CNS tumors (stratum 1) began in March 2018. 16 patients (2 ineligible) have enrolled on this stratum; 14 were treated. Dose escalation through 3 planned dose levels of APX005M was completed without excessive or unanticipated toxicities. The highest dose level (0.6 mg/kg q3 weeks) is the presumptive RP2D, and an expansion cohort is currently enrolling at this dose. 2 patients at dose level 3 have received >12 cycles of therapy. Grade 3 or higher adverse events at least possibly attributable to APX005M include 11 lymphopenia, 5 neutropenia, 5 leukopenia, 3 ALT elevations, 1 AST elevation, 1 thrombocytopenia, and 1 hypoalbuminemia. PK data will be available March 2020. Stratum 2 is now enrolling patients with post-radiation/pre-progression DIPG beginning at dose level 2, with 1 patient currently enrolled. CONCLUSION The CD40 agonistic antibody APX005M has demonstrated preliminary safety in pediatric patients with recurrent/refractory primary malignant CNS tumors and has a likely RP2D of 0.6 mg/kg q3 weeks in this population. Preliminary efficacy data are pending.

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Phase I open-label, dose escalation of YH003, an anti-CD40 monoclonal antibody in combination with toripalimab (anti-PD-1 mAb) in patients with advanced solid tumors.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.2580 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. 2580-2580

Author(s):

Jermaine Coward ◽

Afaf Abed ◽

Adnan Nagrial ◽

Ben Markman

Keyword(s):

Monoclonal Antibody ◽

Solid Tumors ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Open Label ◽

Dose Escalation Study ◽

Label Dose ◽

Febrile Episodes ◽

Antigen Presenting

2580 Background: YH003, a recombinant, humanized agonistic anti-CD40 IgG2 monoclonal antibody (mAb) specifically recognizes and agonizes CD40 on the antigen-presenting cells to enhance immune responses. Preclinical data have shown potent anti-cancer activity when combined with anti-PD-1 antibodies. Methods: This is an ongoing phase 1 dose-escalation study. Patients with advanced solid tumors receive YH003 by IV administration Q3W as monotherapy at 0.03 to 3.0 mg/kg for the first cycle (21 days) then in combination with Toripalimab at 240 mg Q3W for the 4 subsequent cycles in an accelerated “3+3” design. The safety, tolerability and preliminary efficacy data will be analyzed. Results: As of 31 Dec 2020 data cutoff, 9 patients (pts) were enrolled and treated at 0.03 mg/kg (n = 3), 0.1mg/kg (n = 3), and 0.3mg/kg (n = 3). The median age was 63 years (range 33-68). Baseline ECOG scores were 0 (7 pts) and 1 (2 pts) with a median of 2 prior lines therapy (range 1-7). 5 pts had received prior immunotherapy (PD-1/PD-L1 or PD-1+CTLA-4). As of data cutoff, no dose limiting toxicities (DLT) were observed. No Serious Adverse Event (SAE) or AEs leading to treatment discontinuation were reported. Four drug related AEs were reported including one Grade 1 (G1) choroidal thickening (related to YH003) at 0.03 mg/kg, one G1 fatigue (related to YH003) at 0.1 mg/kg, two G1 febrile episodes (one related to YH003 and the other related to combination treatment) at 0.3 mg/kg. Among 5 patients assessable for response, there were 2 SD (one with anti-PDL1 refractory Merkel cell carcinoma at 0.03 mg/kg and one with anti-PD1 refractory NSCLC at 0.1 mg/kg) and 1 PR with anti-PD1/anti-CTLA4 refractory ocular melanoma at 0.1 mg/kg. Conclusions: YH003 was well tolerated up to 0.3 mg/kg dose levels when combined with Toripalimab and has shown encouraging antitumor activity in patients with advanced solid tumors. Clinical trial information: NCT04481009.

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A phase Ⅰ open-label dose-escalation study of AL2846 in combination with gemcitabine in patients with locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.e16210 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. e16210-e16210

Author(s):

Rui Liu ◽

Ting Deng ◽

Ming Bai ◽

Le Zhang ◽

Tao Ning ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Dose Level ◽

Standard Dose ◽

Locally Advanced ◽

Maximum Tolerated Dose ◽

Ductal Adenocarcinoma ◽

Efficacy Evaluation ◽

Dose Escalation Study ◽

Grade 3 ◽

Dose Levels

e16210 Background: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is a highly aggressive cancer with a 5-year survival rate of 10%. Overexpression of c-Met is associated with the poor prognosis in patients with PDAC and it was noted that phosphorylation of c-Met is increased in gemcitabine-resistant PDAC. AL2846 is an oral c-Met inhibitor, which targets multiple receptor tyrosine kinases (RTK’s) primarily including c-Met, VEGFR1, KIT, Axl and RET. The combination of AL2846 with chemotherapy may improve the clinical efficacy of PDAC. Based on these consideration, a phase Ⅰ clinical trial was initiated to determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of AL2846 in combination with gemcitabine in patients with advanced PDAC and to clarify the potential anti-tumor activity. Methods: Patients with untreated locally advanced or metastatic PDAC were enrolled to receive oral AL2846 once daily in a fasted state in combination with gemcitabine intravenous infusion over 30 min on days 1, 8, and 15 every 28 days. The starting dose level is AL2846 40 mg and gemcitabine 1000 mg/m2. Primary endpoint was the maximum tolerated dose (MTD), defined as the highest dose level at which ≤33 % of patients incurred a dose-limiting toxicity (DLT), and RP2D. Secondary endpoints included response rate (ORR), progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS). Results: As of January 1, 2021, a total of 15 patients with PDAC were enrolled and received 4 dose-levels of AL2846 (40 mg: n = 1; 60 mg: n = 6; 90 mg: n = 3; 120 mg: n = 5) treatment. DLTs occurred in 1 patient who experienced grade 3 abnormal liver function. The most common grade 3 or above drug-related adverse events were neutropenia (n = 7, 46.7%), thrombocytopenia (n = 5, 33.3%), leukopenia (n = 4, 26.7%), GGT increased (n = 4, 26.7%), hyperbilirubinemia (n = 3, 20.0%) and alkaline phosphatase increased (n = 3, 20.0%). Among the 15 patients available for efficacy evaluation, 1 patient (6.6%) achieved partial response who was at the dose levels of 90mg. There were 4 patients whose PFS was more than 5 months. Although there were no more than 2 DLT events, we chose 90 and 120 mg as the target dose for RP2D according to the dose reduction and proportion of gemcitabine. Conclusions: The RP2D of AL2846 in combination with standard dose of gemcitabine were 90 and 120 mg QD continuously. The results demonstrated that AL2846 in combination with gemcitabine was well tolerated at doses up to 120 mg. Further clinical studies about the efficacy of AL2846 in pancreatic cancer are in progress. Clinical trial information: CTR20201021.

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