A Phase 1 Study of Sequential Idarubicin + Cytarabine, Followed by Lenalidomide, in Patients with Previously Untreated Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)

Abstract Abstract 2600 Background: Lenalidomide (Len) is an immunodulatory agent with proven efficacy in lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and with strong signals of single-agent activity in higher-risk MDS and AML patients (pts). Our preclinical data showed that Len antagonized cytarabine cytotoxicity with simultaneous exposure, while augmenting the effects of anthracyclines and cytarabine with sequential drug exposure. We initiated a phase 1 combination study in patients with AML investigating sequential standard induction chemotherapy followed by Len. Objectives: 1) to determine the safety and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of Len following idarubicin/cytarabine induction. 2) to assess preliminary signs of efficacy of this regimen in adults with previously untreated AML. Methods: This was a multicenter, open-label, dose escalation phase 1 study with a 3+3 dosing design of idarubicin (12 mg/m2, day 1–3), cytarabine (100 mg/m2, CI day 1–7) + Len (starting dose 5 mg, day 8–21). Len dose was escalated in 5 mg increments up to a maximum of 25 mg/day. Eligibility included pts with AML age ≥60 years or age <60 with associated del 5/5q; or MDS/RAEB-2 with prior hypomethylating agent failure. Other inclusion criteria included: ECOG PS 0–2 and adequate end-organ function (including normal LVEF of ≥ 50%). Pts who achieved CR/CRi after 1 or 2 cycles of induction were eligible to receive post-remission idarubicin/cytarabine/Len (at the same dose level) for up to 2 cycles, followed by Len maintenance 10 mg/day for up to 12 months. The MTD cohort was expanded to 10 patients. Results: Of 23 enrolled and treated pts, 21 have completed at least 1 treatment cycle. Median age was 68 years (range 44–79); males: 18 (78%). Eleven pts had del 5/5q associated karyotype (10 of whom had complex karyotype), and 15 had secondary AML (including 8 who received prior hypomethylating agents). Len dose escalation reached 25mg/day, with MTD determined to be 20 mg/day. Dose-limiting toxicities occurred in 2 of 3 patients treated at Len 25 mg/day (grade 3 rash; grade 4 neutropenia and thrombocytopenia persisting beyond day 56) and in 1 of 8 patients treated at Len 20 mg/day (grade 4 cardiac ischemia). Only 1 of 21 (5%) patients died within 30 days of treatment initiation. The most common therapy-related non-hematologic toxicities (occurring in ≥ 20% of patients, the vast majority of which were grade 1–2) included: diarrhea (76%), infection/febrile neutropenia (71%), rash (62%), nausea (43%), pain (43%), hemorrhage (33%), fatigue (29%), and non-neutropenic fever (24%). Of the 20 patients evaluable for response, 7 achieved CR and 1 CRi, for an overall response rate (ORR) of 40%. Of 11 evaluable patients treated at the MTD (Len 20 mg/day) and higher, the ORR was 55%. CR occurred in 3 out of 10 (30%) patients with associated del 5/5q. Conclusion: Sequential idarubicin/cytarabine + Len was generally well-tolerated in a primarily older population of patients with previously untreated AML, with MTD of 20 mg/day for Len. Clinical activity in this poor-risk population appears promising at the MTD and higher. Further exploration of this regimen in older AML patients is warranted, with plans for a phase 2 expansion underway. Updated toxicity, response, and survival data will be presented. Disclosures: Lancet: Celgene: Research Funding. Off Label Use: Lenalidomide is approved for use in MDS. Its investigational role in AML will be discussed. Komrokji:Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding, Speakers Bureau. Sekeres:Celgene: Advisory Board. List:Celgene: Consultancy.

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A Phase I/II Trial of the KSP Inhibitor ARRY-520 In Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v116.21.1959.1959 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 116 (21) ◽

pp. 1959-1959 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Jatin J Shah ◽

Jeffrey A. Zonder ◽

Adam Cohen ◽

Donna Weber ◽

Sheeba Thomas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Research Funding ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Single Agent ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Employment Equity ◽

Heavily Pretreated ◽

Equity Ownership ◽

Ksp Inhibitor

Abstract Abstract 1959 Background: Kinesin Spindle Protein (KSP) is required for cell cycle progression through mitosis. Inhibition of KSP induces mitotic arrest and cell death. ARRY-520 is a potent, selective KSP inhibitor. Cancers such as multiple myeloma (MM) which depend on the short-lived survival protein MCL-1 are highly sensitive to treatment with ARRY-520. ARRY-520 shows potent activity in preclinical MM models, providing a strong rationale for its clinical investigation in this disease. Methods: This Phase 1 study was designed to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of ARRY-520 administered intravenously (IV) on Day 1 and Day 2 q 2 weeks without/with granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF). Patients (pts) with relapsed/refractory (RR) MM with 2 prior lines of therapy (including both bortezomib and an immunomodulatory agent, unless ineligible for or refusing to receive this therapy) were eligible. Cohorts of at least 3 pts were enrolled in a classical 3 + 3 dose escalation design. Pts were treated for 2 cycles (4 weeks) to evaluate safety prior to dose escalation. Results: Twenty five pts have been treated to date, with a median age of 60 years (range 44–79) and a median of 5 prior regimens (range 2–16). All pts received prior bortezomib or carfilzomib, 21 pts received prior lenalidomide, 17 pts prior thalidomide, and 18 pts had a prior stem cell transplant. Pts received ARRY-520 without G-CSF at 1 mg/m2/day (n = 3), and at 1.25 mg/m2/day (n = 7, 6 evaluable). A dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) of Grade 4 neutropenia was observed at 1.25 mg/m2/day, and this was considered the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) without G-CSF. As neutropenia was the DLT, dose escalation with prophylactic G-CSF support was initiated, at doses of 1.5 mg/m2/day (n = 7, 6 evaluable), 2.0 mg/m2/day (n = 6) and 2.25 mg/m2/day (n = 2) with G-CSF. Both the 2.0 mg/m2/day and 2.25 mg/m2/day dose levels were determined to be non-tolerated, with DLTs of febrile neutropenia (FN) (2 pts at 2.0 mg/m2/day and both pts at 2.25 mg/m2/day) and Grade 3 mucositis (both pts at 2.25 mg/m2/day). One out of 6 evaluable pts at 1.5 mg/m2/day also developed a DLT of FN. In an attempt to optimize the Phase 2 dose, an intermediate dose level of 1.75 mg/m2/day with G-CSF is currently being evaluated. The most commonly reported treatment-related adverse events (AEs) include those observed with other KSP inhibitors, such as hematological AEs (thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, anemia, leukopenia), fatigue, mucositis and other gastro-intestinal AEs. Pts displayed linear PK, a low clearance and a moderate volume of distribution, with moderate-to-high inter-individual variability in PK parameters. The median terminal elimination half life is 65 hours. The preliminary efficacy signal as a single agent is encouraging with 2 partial responses (PR) observed to date per IMWG and EBMT criteria in a heavily pretreated population (23 evaluable pts). A bortezomib-refractory pt with 8 prior lines of therapy, including a tandem transplant, treated at 1 mg/m2/day of ARRY-520 obtained a PR after Cycle 6, with urine protein and kappa light chain levels continuing to decline over time. He remains on-study after 15 months of ARRY-520 treatment. A pt with 2 prior lines of therapy, including prior carfilzomib, has obtained a PR after Cycle 8 at 2 mg/m2/day of ARRY-520, and she is currently ongoing after 4.5 months on therapy. Fifteen pts had a best response of stable disease (SD), including 1 pt with a thus far unconfirmed minimal response, and 6 had progressive disease. A total of 10 pts (43%) achieved a PR or SD lasting > 12 weeks. Several additional pts have shown other evidence of clinical activity, with decrease in paraproteins, increase in hemoglobin levels and regression of plasmacytomas. The median number of cycles is 4 (range 1–28+). Treatment activity has not correlated with any baseline characteristics or disease parameters to date. Conclusions: : The selective KSP inhibitor ARRY-520 has been well tolerated, and shows promising signs of single agent clinical activity in heavily pretreated pts with RR MM. Prophylactic G-CSF has enabled higher doses to be tolerated. No cardiovascular or liver enzyme toxicity has been reported. Enrollment is ongoing at 1.75 mg/m2/day with G-CSF support, and a planned Phase 2 part of the study will be initiated as soon as the MTD is determined. Complete Phase 1 data will be disclosed at the time of the meeting. Disclosures: Shah: Celgene: Consultancy, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees, Research Funding; Millennium: Research Funding. Off Label Use: Revlimid (lenalidomide) in combination with dexamethasone is indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma patients who have received at least one prior therapy. Zonder:Millennium: Consultancy, Myeloma and Amyloidosis Patient Day Symposium – Corporate support from multiple sponsors for a one-day educational event, Research Funding; Celgene:; Novartis:; Proteolix: . Weber:novartis-unpaid consultant: Consultancy; Merck- unpaid consultant: Consultancy; celgene- none for at least 2 years: Honoraria; millenium-none for 2 years: Honoraria; celgene, Millenium, Merck: Research Funding. Wang:Celgene: Research Funding; Onyx: Research Funding; Millenium: Research Funding; Novartis: Research Funding. Kaufman:Celgene: Consultancy, Honoraria, Research Funding; Millenium: Consultancy, Honoraria; Merck: Research Funding; Genzyme: Consultancy. Walker:Array Biopharma: Employment, Equity Ownership. Freeman:Array Biopharma: Employment, Equity Ownership. Rush:Array Biopharma: Employment, Equity Ownership. Ptaszynski:Array Biopharma: Consultancy. Lonial:Millennium, Celgene, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novartis, Onyx: Advisory Board, Consultancy; Millennium, Celgene, Novartis, Onyx, Bristol-Myers Squibb: Research Funding.

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Preliminary Results from a Phase 1/2, Open-Label, Dose-Escalation Clinical Trial of IMO-8400 in Patients with Relapsed or Refractory Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v126.23.1540.1540 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 126 (23) ◽

pp. 1540-1540 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Sheeba K. Thomas ◽

Wael A. Harb ◽

Joseph Thaddeus Beck ◽

Gabrail Nashat ◽

M. Lia Palomba ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Trial ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Research Funding ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Preliminary Evidence ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Open Label ◽

Label Dose ◽

Myd88 L265p Mutation ◽

Myd88 L265p

Abstract Introduction: Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM) is a rare, indolent B-cell lymphoma characterized by lymphoplasmacytic cell infiltration of bone marrow and elevated serum levels of immunoglobulin M (IgM) protein. Despite recent advances in treatment the disease relapses in most patients. About 90% of WM patients harbor the MYD88 L265P oncogenic mutation. MYD88 is an adapter protein in the Toll-like receptor (TLR) pathway. The MYD88 L265P oncoprotein has been shown to amplify TLR 7 and 9 signaling, leading to downstream activation of NF-κB and cytokine signaling pathways that promote tumor cell survival and proliferation (Lim, AACR 2013). IMO-8400 is an investigational oligonucleotide antagonist of endosomal TLRs 7, 8 and 9. In preclinical studies in a human cell line and animal models of WM, IMO-8400 inhibited key cell signaling pathways, including NF-κB, BTK, STAT-3 and IRAK-4, and inhibited tumor growth and tumor IgM production. In Phase 1 and 2 clinical trials in healthy subjects (N=30) and in patients with autoimmune disease (N=35), IMO-8400 was generally well tolerated and demonstrated evidence of clinical activity. Based on these data, we initiated a Phase 1/2 clinical trial of IMO-8400 in WM, the first study of a drug candidate specifically targeting the MYD88 L265P mutation. Methods: This Phase 1/2 multicenter, open-label, dose-escalation clinical trial continues to recruit adult patients with relapsed or refractory WM (NCT Identifier: NCT02092909). In a classic 3x3 dose escalation scheme, patients are enrolled in one of three sequential escalating dose cohorts and receive subcutaneous IMO-8400 at dosages of 0.6, 1.2 or 2.4 mg/kg per week, respectively, for 24 weeks. The presence of the MYD88 L265P mutation is assessed by PCR-based genetic screening following enrollment. Patients who complete the 24-week treatment period are eligible to enroll in an extension trial. The primary study objective is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of escalating IMO-8400 dosages. Secondary objectives include preliminary evaluation of clinical response based on international guidelines and identification of an optimal dose for further evaluation (Kimby, Clin Lymphoma Myeloma 2006). Results: Overall, 17 patients (6 female, 11 male) have been enrolled in three dose cohorts to date. Median baseline characteristics include: age 66 years, prior therapies 4 (range 1-13), serum IgM 2,225 mg/dL, serum M protein 0.96 g/dL, and B2-microglobulin 3.42 mg/L. IMO-8400 has been generally well tolerated across all dose cohorts to date, with patient exposure ranging from 2-46 weeks in the Phase 1/2 and extension trials. The most common adverse events reported to date include transient flu-like symptoms and injection site reactions. One serious adverse event of worsening grade 3 arthritis, deemed possibly related to study drug, was reported in a patient with a pre-existing history of arthritis in the 2.4 mg/kg dose cohort. This patient discontinued study treatment. To date, no other patients have discontinued treatment due to treatment-related adverse events. Preliminary evidence of clinical activity for IMO-8400 has been observed in all dose cohorts. In June 2015, an independent Data Review Committee reviewed 4-week safety data from the highest dose cohort and agreed that 2.4 mg/kg was safe for further evaluation. Safety, pharmacokinetics and preliminary activity for all three dose cohorts will be presented. Conclusions: IMO-8400 is a mutation-targeted therapy in development for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory WM. In an ongoing Phase 1/2 clinical trial in WM, IMO-8400 has been generally well tolerated and has demonstrated preliminary evidence of clinical activity. Safety results support continued evaluation of IMO-8400 at 2.4 mg/kg/week in this patient population. Disclosures Thomas: Novartis, Celgene, Acerta Pharmaceuticals, Idera Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Harb:Astex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Research Funding; Idera Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Beck:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Nashat:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Ansell:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Eradat:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Libby:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Hajdenberg:Celgene: Speakers Bureau; Novartis: Speakers Bureau; Incyte: Speakers Bureau; AbbVie: Speakers Bureau; Gilead: Speakers Bureau; Janssen: Speakers Bureau; Idera Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Heffner:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Hoffman:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Vesole:Celgene Corporation: Speakers Bureau; Idera Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Simov:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Employment. Wyant:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Employment. Brevard:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Employment. O'Leary:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Employment. Agrawal:Idera Pharmaceuticals: Employment.

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MM-008 trial: Pharmacokinetics (PK) and tolerability of pomalidomide plus low-dose dexamethasone (POM plus LoDEX) in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) patients with renal impairment (RI).

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2013.31.15_suppl.8585 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. 8585-8585

Author(s):

Jeffrey Matous ◽

David Samuel DiCapua Siegel ◽

Hien Kim Duong ◽

Claudia Kasserra ◽

Lars Sternas ◽

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Keyword(s):

Renal Function ◽

Renal Impairment ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Drug Exposure ◽

Severe Renal Impairment ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Parent Drug ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Open Label ◽

Grade 3

8585^ Background: POM + LoDEX has shown significant clinical activity in RRMM pts including those refractory to lenalidomide and bortezomib. Renal impairment is a common comorbidity for MM pts, occurring in > 40%. POM is extensively metabolized with less than 5% renally eliminated as parent drug. Thus, renal function may not substantively affect parent drug exposure. Previous POM trials excluded pts with severe renal impairment. MM-008 is a phase 1, multicenter, open-label study designed to assess the PK and safety of POM + LoDEX in RRMM pts and normal or impaired renal function. Methods: RRMM pts (≥ 1 prior therapy [Tx]) with creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≥ 60 ml/min (cohort A) or severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 ml/min [cohort B]) not requiring dialysis were included. Cohort A received POM 4 mg and cohort B received POM 2 mg or 4 mg D1-21/28-day cycle following a standard 3 + 3 dose-escalation design. Both cohorts received DEX 40 mg (20 mg for pts aged > 75 y) D1, 8, 15, and 22. Cohort C will assess pts with severe renal impairment (CrCl < 30 ml/min) requiring dialysis (up to 14 pts planned). Pts were not permitted to enroll in more than 1 cohort. G-CSF was not permitted in cycle 1. Tx continued until progressive disease or unacceptable toxicity. Results: As of Feb 5, 2013, 11 pts have been treated (8 pts in cohort A; 3 pts in cohort B at 2 mg). Age ranged from 46-71 y (cohort A) and 57-64 (cohort B). 5 pts were aged > 65 y in cohort A (aged 66, 69 [n = 3], and 71 y); none in cohort B. 7 pts in cohort A have received > 1 cycle of Tx; 5 pts have received ≥ 3 cycles. One pt in cohort B has received > 3 cycles. All 3 pts in cohort B have completed 1 full cycle of Tx with no dose-limiting toxicities reported. Dose escalation is planned. The most common grade 3/4 adverse events (AEs) in cohort A were neutropenia (n = 3) and pneumonia (n = 2). No grade 3/4 AEs have been observed for pts in cohort B to date. POM dose reduction due to AE occurred in 2 pts (both in cohort A), all pts remain on study. PK and updated AE data will be presented at the meeting. Conclusions: MM-008 is an ongoing trial evaluating PK and safety in pts with renal impairment. Early tolerability data are encouraging. Clinical trial information: NCT01575925.

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Obatoclax in Combination with Fludarabine and Rituximab (FR) Is Well-Tolerated and Shows Promising Clinical Activity in Relapsed CLL/SLL

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v118.21.2865.2865 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 118 (21) ◽

pp. 2865-2865 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jennifer R Brown ◽

Bethany Tesar ◽

Lillian Werner ◽

Evgeny Mikler ◽

Hazel Reynolds ◽

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Keyword(s):

Combination Chemotherapy ◽

Research Funding ◽

Alcohol Intoxication ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Single Agent ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Speech Impairment ◽

Phase 1 Study ◽

Dose Limiting Toxicity

Abstract Abstract 2865 Obatoclax is a small molecule mimetic of the BH3 domain of Bcl-2 family proteins. Obatoclax is broadly specific, with activity against Bcl-2, Bcl-X, Bcl-w and Mcl-1. CLL cells overexpress Bcl-2, Bcl-XL and Mcl-1 in particular, and obatoclax can induce apoptosis of CLL cells in vitro. A phase 1 study of single-agent obatoclax in heavily pretreated largely refractory CLL patients demonstrated that the dose-limiting toxicity was neurologic, including euphoria and ataxia, leading to a maximum tolerated dose of 28 mg/m2 given over 3 hours every 3 weeks. One PR was observed along with biologic activity demonstrated by reductions in lymphocyte counts and improvements in cytopenias. We therefore undertook this phase 1 study of the combination of obatoclax with FR in CLL patients relapsed after at least one prior therapy and in need of therapy again. Obatoclax was given as a three hour infusion on days 1 and 3 at three dose levels, 10, 14, and 20 mg/m2 per dose. Fludarabine was given at 25 mg/m2 days 1–5, and rituximab 375 mg/m2 day 1 following an option to split the dose in cycle 1. Thirteen patients were enrolled, seven men and six women, with median age 58. 5 (38%) had stage 3–4 disease. FISH showed one patient with del17p, one with complex karyotype, and five with del11q. Six of nine patients evaluable had high risk unmutated IGHV, and nine of ten patients evaluable were positive for ZAP-70. The median number of prior therapies was two, with 9 patients having had prior fludarabine-based combination chemotherapy, 10 patients having had prior rituximab, and 8 patients having had prior alkylator-based combination chemotherapy. The study therapy was well-tolerated, with a median of five cycles administered. One dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was observed at the 20 mg/m2 obatoclax dose; this DLT was a greater than two week treatment delay for persistent grade 2–3 neutropenia in a patient who had had a similar event previously with FR alone. This DLT led to expansion of the third and highest cohort, which enrolled seven patients with no further DLTs observed. Other grade 3–4 toxicities have been limited and include neutropenia (n=5), thrombocytopenia (n=2), fever without neutropenia (n=2), increased ALT/AST (n=1), and dizziness (n=1). Neurologic side effects were easily managed and resembled alcohol intoxication, including grade 1–2 euphoria (n=6), ataxia (n=5), dizziness (n=6), anxiety (n=4), speech impairment (n=4) and confusion (n=3). The ORR by NCI-WG criteria was 85% (11/13; 90% CI 59–97%) with 15% CR (2/13; 90% CI 3–41%) and 38% nPRs (5/13; 90% CI 17–65%). With the addition of CT scan measurement of lymphadenopathy the ORR declined to 54% (7/13; 90% CI 29–78%) with no CRs. With a median follow-up of 26 months from the start of the study, three patients are in ongoing remission, six have relapsed with three receiving further therapy to date, two patients have gone on to stem cell transplantation, and two patients have died of disease. The median time to progression is 20 months (95% CI 9, 35 mos). We were able to demonstrate increased apoptosis compared to baseline in peripheral blood CLL lymphocytes during cycle 1 therapy in 9 of 13 patients, using Annexin V propidium iodide staining. We conclude that the FR-obatoclax regimen is well-tolerated and highly active in a relapsed CLL population. An extension of this study to increase the frequency of obatoclax dosing to days 1–3, and to change the chemotherapy backbone to FCR, is planned pending the availability of obatoclax. Disclosures: Brown: Calistoga: Consultancy, Research Funding; Celgene: Honoraria, Research Funding; Genzyme: Research Funding; GSK: Research Funding; Pharmacyclics: Consultancy.

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Safety Profile and Clinical Response To MEDI-551, a Humanized Monoclonal Anti-CD19, In a Phase 1/2 Study In Adults With Relapsed Or Refractory Advanced B-Cell Malignancies

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v122.21.1810.1810 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 122 (21) ◽

pp. 1810-1810 ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Andres Forero-Torres ◽

Mehdi Hamadani ◽

Michelle A. Fanale ◽

Celeste M. Bello ◽

Thomas J. Kipps ◽

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Keyword(s):

B Cell ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Safety Profile ◽

Stock Options ◽

Research Funding ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Single Agent ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Phase 2 ◽

B Cell Malignancies

Abstract Background MEDI-551 is an affinity-optimized and afucosylated humanized IgG kappa monoclonal antibody directed against CD19 and induces malignant clone destruction by antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. This study evaluates the safety profile and clinical activity of MEDI-551 in patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell malignancies. These include chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), follicular lymphoma (FL), and multiple myeloma (MM). Objectives Determine the safety profile and maximum tolerated dose (MTD) of MEDI-551 in patients with relapsed/refractory B-cell malignancies. Secondary objectives include clinical activity of MEDI-551. Methods In this phase 1/2 open-label multicenter, global dose-escalation and expansion study, patients with relapsed or refractory CLL, DLBCL, FL, or MM received MEDI-551 (at 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, or 12 mg/kg) by intravenous infusion administered over 28-day cycles using standard 3+3 dose escalation. Dose escalation continued to the maximum dose ≤12 mg/kg or until MTD was reached. Therapy continued for 2 cycles beyond complete response (CR), or until unacceptable toxicity or disease progression. Dose-limiting toxicity was defined as a MEDI-551-related adverse event (AE) that prevented completion of a full first cycle of MEDI-551, or as a ≥grade 3 toxicity (excluding hematologic toxicity) that could not be ascribed to another cause. Results Of 91 patients who received ≥1 dose of MEDI-551, 25 patients (CLL [3], DLBCL [6], FL [12], MM [4]) were enrolled in the phase 1 escalation portion (Jun 2010–Aug 2011). No MTD was achieved. The phase 2 expansion phase included 66 patients (CLL [23], DLBCL [20], FL [22], MM [1]) as of 14Jul2013. Three patients were re-treated with MEDI-551 upon relapse. Median age of patients treated was 66 years; median lines of prior therapy was 6. The median number of treatment cycles was 5 with a maximum of 28 cycles. There were 14 deaths due to AEs (none were drug-related) and 15 subjects discontinued treatment. One subject each discontinued due to drug-related neutropenia and infusion reaction. Most AEs were grade 1/2 with dose-independent frequency and severity (Table). Of 91 patients, 5 (5.5%) patients had grade 4 TEAEs (2 with drug-related neutropenia) and 9 (9.9%) had grade 5 events, none were drug related. Of 19 patients with 38 serious AEs (SAE), 2 patients had 3 events that were considered drug-related; pneumonia and sepsis in 1 patient and infusion related reaction in the other. Of 83 patients in the efficacy evaluable population (includes all patients who received any treatment of MEDI-551 and completed at least 1 post-baseline disease assessment), 9 had CR, 12 had partial responses (PR) and 42 had stable disease (SD; Figure 1). ORR to single-agent MEDI-551 was 24%, 24%, or 31% respectively in heavily pre-treated patients with CLL, DLBCL, or FL. Median progression-free survival was ≈9 months (Figure 2). Conclusions MEDI-551 has an acceptable safety profile warranting further study. Anti-tumor activity was achieved in a heavily pre-treated population of DLBCL, CLL, and FL patients respectively in this single-agent study. Phase 2 studies of MEDI-551 in combination with chemotherapy in DLBCL and CLL are ongoing. Funding Source This study was sponsored by MedImmune. Disclosures: Forero-Torres: MedImmune: Research Funding. Hamadani:MedImmune: Research Funding. Fanale:MedImmune: Research Funding. Bello:MedImmune: Research Funding. Kipps:MedImmune: Research Funding. Offner:MedImmune: Research Funding. Verhoef:MedImmune: Research Funding. Federico:MedImmune: Research Funding. Gregory:MedImmune: Research Funding. Sonet:MedImmune: Research Funding. Assouline:MedImmune: Research Funding. Pérez de Oteyza:MedImmune: Research Funding. Tomas:MedImmune: Research Funding. Cuneo:MedImmune: Research Funding. Elgeioushi:MedImmune: Employment, Stock/stock options from AstraZeneca Other. Goswami:MedImmune: Employment, Stock/stock options from AstraZeneca Other. Ibrahim:MedImmune: Employment, Stock/stock options from AstraZeneca Other. Herbst:MedImmune: Employment, Stock/stock options from AstraZeneca Other. Cheson:MedImmune: Research Funding.

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Phase 1 Study of the IDH1m Inhibitor FT-2102 As a Single Agent in Patients with IDH1m Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2018-99-114263 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 132 (Supplement 1) ◽

pp. 1453-1453 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Justin Watts ◽

Maria R. Baer ◽

Jay Yang ◽

Shira Dinner ◽

Sangmin Lee ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Dose Escalation ◽

Human Tissue ◽

Research Funding ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Single Agent ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Phase 1 Study ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Background: Isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 mutations (IDH1m) occur in 7-14% of AML patients and 3% of MDS patients and produce 2-hydroxyglutarate (2-HG), an oncometabolite that impairs differentiation. FT-2102 is an oral, highly potent, selective small molecule inhibitor of mutated IDH1, with the therapeutic potential to restore normal cellular differentiation. Herein, we present preclinical and clinical data from an ongoing Phase 1/2 study of single-agent (SA) FT-2102 in patients with IDH1m AML and MDS (CT.gov: NCT02719574). Methods: Extensive pre-clinical evaluations were performed on FT-2102, including CYP interactions in-vivo in rat and in-vitro in human tissue and in-vivo QTc toxicology in monkeys. The clinical Phase 1 study was initiated to evaluate the safety, PK/PD, and antileukemic activity of FT-2102 in patients with IDH1m AML or MDS and included both dose escalation and expansion phases. FT-2102 was administered daily until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Eligibility criteria included: IDH1m AML/MDS [relapsed/refractory (R/R) or treatment naïve (TN) for whom standard therapy was contraindicated], adequate liver and renal function, no prior IDH1 inhibitors, and no restrictions for concomitant non-anticancer medications. Investigator-assessed responses were per modified IWG 2003/2006 criteria. Efficacy was assessed at Cycle 2 Day 1 and as clinically indicated thereafter. Adverse events (AEs) were assessed throughout the study per NCI CTCAE version 4.03. Results: Evaluation of FT-2102 in in-vivo rat and in-vitro human tissue indicated hepatic metabolism by CYP enzymes (CPY3A4, 2C9, 1A1) as the major route of excretion. Animal toxicology studies predicted the threshold for QTc risk occurred at exposures >5.5 fold higher than the murine exposure at which 90% 2-HG reduction was observed. In the clinical study, at the time of the data cutoff, 31 patients (pts) had been treated with SA FT-2102, with a median of 3 mo. on treatment (range: 0.2 to 20 mo.). Of the 31pts treated, 25 had AML (22 R/R; 3 TN) and 6 had MDS (4 R/R; 2 TN). The median number of prior anti-leukemia therapies was 2 (range: 0-9) for AML pts and 1 (range: 0-4) for MDS pts. FT-2102 doses were: 150 mg QD (n=8), 300 mg QD (n=4), 150 mg BID (n=16), and 100 mg QD with food (n=3). Eighteen pts discontinued treatment, most commonly due to death (n=5), progressive disease (n=5), HSCT (n=3), or lack of response (n=3). Severe (≥Grade 3) AEs occurring in >5% of pts included thrombocytopenia (26%), febrile neutropenia (23%), anemia (19%), pneumonia (13%), neutropenia (7%), hypokalemia (7%), pyrexia (7%) and leukocytosis (6%). Three pts had differentiation syndrome (IDH-DS), which resolved with temporary interruption of FT-2102, treatment with dexamethasone, hydroxyurea, and supportive care in all three. One pt had transient QTcF prolongation (Grade 3) which resolved with temporary interruption of FT-2102 and cessation of suspected concomitant medications. Eight pts died on treatment or within 28 days of the last dose, with no deaths considered related to FT-2102. No DLTs were observed during dose escalation. Selection of FT-2102 150 mg BID as the RP2D was supported by PK and PD data. Durable steady-state (Css) achieved by Week 2 was well below the threshold for QTc risk predicted by preclinical studies. The predicted IC90 was confirmed with prompt and durable 2-HG reduction to normal levels by C2D1 at the RP2D. Table 1 shows the Investigator-assessed ORR per IWG. Responses have been observed from 1 to 6 months on treatment, with stable disease observed beyond 6 months; 42% of the patients remain on treatment. Conclusions: FT-2102 preclinical evaluations suggest a low risk of clinically significant CYP-mediated drug-drug interaction and QTc prolongation. SA FT-2102 is well tolerated in AML and MDS, with 150 mg BID selected as the RP2D based on safety, PK and PD (2-HG) response. Significant clinical activity has been observed in heavily pre-treated and in TN patients, both in AML and MDS. FT-2102 continues being investigated at a dose of 150 mg BID in a Phase 2 study. Three SA Phase 2 cohorts are currently open for enrollment in R/R AML, AML/MDS with CR/CRi (i.e., with MRD), and in pts with R/R MDS/AML with prior exposure to an IDH1m inhibitor. Data updates will be available at the time of presentation. Disclosures Lee: LAM Therapeutics: Research Funding; Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc: Consultancy; AstraZeneca: Consultancy; Clinipace: Consultancy; Amgen: Consultancy. Schiller:Celator/Jazz Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding; Pharmacyclics: Research Funding. Ferrell:Incyte: Research Funding. Kelly:Forma Therapeutics Inc.: Employment. Li:Forma Therapeutics Inc.: Employment. Sweeney:Forma Therapeutics Inc.: Employment. Watson:Forma Therapeutics Inc.: Employment. Mohamed:Forma Therapeutics Inc.: Employment. Cortes:Pfizer: Consultancy, Research Funding; Daiichi Sankyo: Consultancy, Research Funding; Novartis: Consultancy, Research Funding; Astellas Pharma: Consultancy, Research Funding; Arog: Research Funding.

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A phase I, first-in-human, open-label, dose-escalation, safety, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacodynamic study of oral TP-1287 administered daily to patients with advanced solid tumors.

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.3611 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽

pp. 3611-3611

Author(s):

Ben George ◽

Donald A. Richards ◽

William Jeffery Edenfield ◽

Steven L Warner ◽

Lars Mouritsen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Solid Tumors ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Single Agent ◽

Maximum Tolerated Dose ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Advanced Solid Tumors ◽

Open Label ◽

Dose Escalation Study ◽

Grade 3

3611 Background: TP-1287 is a an orally bioavailable phosphate prodrug of alvocidib, a cyclin dependent kinase 9 (CDK9) inhibitor. TP-1287 exhibits potent inhibition of intracellular kinases including CDK9. Inhibition of CDK9 leads to downregulation of the BCL-2 family member, MCL-1, which in turn inhibits tumor growth in preclinical animal models of prostate, breast, and lung carcinomas. Methods: This is a multicenter, Phase 1, dose escalation study using a standard 3+3 design with a modified Fibonacci scheme to examine the safety and clinical activity of TP-1287 in patients with advanced solid tumors. Patients will be added at the maximum tolerated dose (i.e. expansion cohort) to test TP-1287 as a single agent in patients with castrate resistant prostate cancer. Results: Twenty-two patients who were enrolled between December 2018 and January 2020 received a range of doses from 1 mg QD to 11 mg BID over 7 cohorts. Data are available for 20 patients as of the data cutoff date. TP-1287 plasma PK Cmax and AUC increased in near linear fashion over cohorts 1 thru 6, reaching 80 ng/mL and 499.3 ng*h/mL in cohort 6 for Cmax and AUC, respectively. TP-1287 treatment resulted in dose-dependent reductions of phospho-RNA Pol II, consistent with CDK9 inhibition, as measured by a flow cytometric assay assessing pharmacodynamic changes in phosphorylation state in PBMCs. The most frequently observed Grade 3 AE was unrelated anemia in 2 patients. All other events of Grade 3 (9 events/7 patients) and Grade 4 (1 event/seizure with new CNS mets) were unlikely related or unrelated. Clinical benefit was seen in one sarcoma patient with PR (15+cycles), one RCC patient with SD (7+cycles) and 2 bladder cancer patients with SD (6 and 8 cycles). Conclusions: These findings suggest that TP-1287 is tolerated as a monotherapy in patients with heavily pretreated, relapsed, refractory solid tumors and further clinical development in selected indications is warranted. Clinical trial information: NCT03298984 .

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A Phase 1 Study of SHR6390, A Cyclin-dependent Kinase 4/6 Inhibitor in Patients with Advanced Breast Cancer

10.21203/rs.3.rs-131635/v1 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Pin Zhang ◽

Binghe Xu ◽

Lin Gui ◽

Wenna Wang ◽

Meng Xiu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Advanced Breast Cancer ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Human Study ◽

Advanced Breast ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Cyclin Dependent Kinase ◽

Open Label ◽

Phase 1 Study

Abstract Background: SHR6390 is a novel inhibitor of cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 which demonstrated promising anti-tumor potency in preclinical models. This first-in-human study was conducted to evaluate the tolerability, pharmacokinetics, safety, and preliminary antitumor activity of SHR6390 in patients with advanced breast cancer (ABC).Methods: In this open-label, phase 1 study, patients who had failed standard therapy were enrolled to receive oral SHR6390 in 3 + 3 dose-escalation pattern at doses of 25−175 mg. Eligible patients were given a single-dose of SHR6390 in week 1, followed by once daily continuous doses for three weeks, and one week off in 28-day cycles. Based on the tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and activity data revealed from the dose-escalation phase, three dose cohorts were selected to expand to 8−10 patients. The primary endpoints were maximum tolerated dose (MTD) and pharmacokinetics. Results: Between Apr 15, 2016 and Dec 21, 2018, 40 patients were enrolled; all were diagnosed of hormone receptor-positive and HER2-negative ABC. SHR6390 100 mg, 125 mg, and 150 mg cohorts were expanded to 10 patients. No dose limiting toxicity was observed and the MTD was not reached. Adverse events (AEs) of grade 3 or 4 were observed in 22 (55.0%) of 40 patients, being neutropenia (52.5%), leukopenia (35.0%), thrombocytopenia (5.0%), and hypertension (2.5%). No serious AEs were reported. At the doses of 50−175 mg, steady state areas under the concentration-time curve and peak concentration increased almost proportionally with dose. The disease control rate (DCR) was 62.5% (25/40, 95% CI: 45.8−77.3). Two patients (5%; 125 mg and 150 mg cohorts) achieved partial response, with responses lasting 169 and 356+ days, respectively. Among the three expansion cohorts, the 150 mg cohort had the numerically highest DCR of 80.0% (95% CI: 44.4‒97.5) and longest median progression-free survival of 8.4 months (95% CI: 2.1‒not reached).Conclusions: SHR6390 showed acceptable safety profile and dose-dependent plasma exposure in patients with ABC. The recommended phase 2 dose was 150 mg. Preliminary evidence of clinical activity was observed, which warrants further validation.Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT02684266. Registered Feb 17, 2016. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02684266.

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A Phase 1 Study of CAL-101, An Isoform-Selective Inhibitor of Phosphatidylinositol 3-Kinase P110δ, In Combination with Rituximab and/or Bendamustine In Patients with Relapsed or Refractory B-Cell Malignancies.

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v116.21.2832.2832 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 116 (21) ◽

pp. 2832-2832 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Ian W. Flinn ◽

Marshall T. Schreeder ◽

Nina Wagner-Johnston ◽

Ralph V. Boccia ◽

John P. Leonard ◽

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Keyword(s):

B Cell ◽

Dose Reduction ◽

Research Funding ◽

Phase 1 ◽

Single Agent ◽

Selective Inhibitor ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Phase 1 Study ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Phosphatidylinositol 3

Abstract Abstract 2832 Introduction: The class I phosphatidylinositol 3-kinases (PI3Ks) regulate a variety of cellular functions relevant to oncogenesis. Expression of the PI3K p110δ isoform (PI3Kδ) is restricted to cells of hematopoietic origin where it plays a key role in B cell proliferation and survival. CAL-101 is an isoform-selective inhibitor of PI3Kδ (EC50 of 8 nM in a cell-based assay with >200-fold selectivity relative to other PI3K isoforms). A Phase 1 study of single-agent CAL-101 demonstrated clinical activity in patients with indolent B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), mantle cell lymphoma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL); a favorable safety profile suggested that CAL-101 might successfully be combined with other agents active against lymphoid malignancies. Methods and Patients: This Phase 1 study was undertaken to evaluate the safety and activity of CAL-101 in combination with rituximab and/or bendamustine in patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell indolent NHL and CLL. All patients received CAL-101 100 mg orally twice per day (BID) in 28-day cycles for up to 12 cycles. Patients also received either rituximab 375 mg/m2 administered weekly for 8 weeks, starting on Day 1 of Cycle 1, or bendamustine 90 mg/m2 administered on Days 1 and 2 of each cycle for 6 cycles. Tumor response was evaluated according to standard criteria. Results: At data cutoff, 12 patients were enrolled in the study, including 6 with NHL and 6 with CLL. Patients included: males/females n=8 (67%)/4 (33%) with median age [range] of 65 [55-80] years, and relapsed/refractory disease n=8 (67%)/4 (33%). The median [range] number of prior therapies was 3 [1-11]. The number (%) of patients with specific prior therapies included: rituximab n=12 (100%), alkylating agent n= 10 (83%), purine analog n=9 (75%), and anthracycline/anthracenedione n=6 (50%). All patients received CAL-101 100 mg BID; 6 patients received rituximab and 6 received bendamustine. One patient with NHL had a dose reduction of bendamustine due to hiccups and 1 patient with NHL had a dose reduction of CAL-101 due to increased ALT/AST; all other patients received the full-dose regimen with acceptable tolerability. Preliminary clinical response assessments were available for 6 patients who had completed 2 cycles of combination treatment; the results are shown in the table. Enrollment is ongoing and dose escalation of CAL-101 is planned. Updated data will be presented at the meeting. Conclusions: Early results from this Phase 1 study of CAL-101, an oral PI3Kδ isoform-selective inhibitor, in combination with rituximab or bendamustine show acceptable safety and promising clinical activity in patients with relapsed or refractory indolent B-cell NHL and CLL. Disclosures: Flinn: calistoga: Research Funding. Off Label Use: CAL-101 for NHL. Leonard:Calistoga: Consultancy, Research Funding. Holes:Calistoga: Employment. Peterman:Calistoga: Employment. Yu:Calistoga: Employment.

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A Multi-Center, Open-Label, Phase I Study of Single Agent RG7112, A First In Class p53-MDM2 Antagonist, In Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid and Lymphoid Leukemias (AML/ALL) and Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia/Small Cell Lymphocytic Lymphomas (CLL/SCLL)

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood.v116.21.657.657 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 116 (21) ◽

pp. 657-657 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Michael Andreeff ◽

Kensuke Kojima ◽

Swaminathan Padmanabhan ◽

Roger Strair ◽

Mark Kirschbaum ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dose Escalation ◽

Research Funding ◽

Drug Exposure ◽

Target Genes ◽

P53 Protein ◽

Single Agent ◽

Lymphocytic Leukemia ◽

Negative Regulator ◽

Clinical Activity ◽

Mdm2 Antagonist

Abstract Abstract 657 Background: Tumor suppressor p53 is a powerful growth suppressive and pro-apoptotic molecule frequently inactivated in cancer by gene mutations or defective signaling. TP53 mutations are rare in hematopoietic malignancies but activity of wild-type p53 is frequently blunted by ATM inactivation, CDKN2A (INK4A–ARF) deletion, or over-expression of MDM2. Activation of p53 by antagonism of its negative regulator MDM2 has been proposed as a novel strategy for cancer therapy. Small-molecule MDM2 antagonists, the Nutlins (Vassilev et al. Science, 2004), have been used to validate this concept preclinically in solid tumors (Tovar et al., 2006) and acute/chronic leukemias/lymphomas (Kojima et al, 2005 and 2006, Rassidakis et al). RG7112 is a member of the Nutlin family of MDM2 antagonists with identical mechanism-of-action as nutlin-3 but improved potency and pharmacological properties. Methods: Patients with relapsed/refractory leukemia who had adequate organ function were eligible. RG7112 was administered orally every day for 10 days followed by 18 days of rest. Primary objectives were to determine MTD and DLT, secondary PK, PD and clinical responses. Stratum A included AML, ALL, BC CML; stratum B included CLL and SLL. Cohorts of 3 patients at each dose level were escalated separately on the 2 strata. Dose escalation and de-escalation was based on NCI-CTCAE version 3.0 toxicity grades. Results: To date, 47 patients (27 AML, 3 ALL, 1 CML-BC, 13 CLL, 2 SLL, 1 T-PLL) have been treated with RG7112. Starting dose was 20 mg/m2/day, present dose is 810 mg/m2/day for stratum A and 1920 mg/m2/day for stratum B, with continuing escalation. Ten patients experienced moderate to severe nausea and/or vomiting, requiring anti-emetics, with 3 requiring dose modification or discontinuation. One patient had Grade 3 hyponatremia. Pharmacokinetic (PK) data demonstrate an approximate linear increase in plasma drug exposure with dose, despite PK variability. Peak concentration occurred 3–6 hours post dose with a half-life >24 hours. The p53 transcriptional target and secreted protein, MIC-1 (macrophage inhibitory cytokine-1), was evaluated as a pharmacodynamic marker of p53 activation (Yang et al., 2003). An increase in serum MIC-1 was seen at RG7112 concentrations of >1 μg/mL. Stabilization of p53 protein and induction of other p53 target genes was also observed, including CDKN1A/P21, BAX, NOXA, PUMA, FAS. Starting at 360 mg/m2, evidence of clinical activity has been observed: one patient with relapsed AML achieved complete remission (CR) that is ongoing for more than 9 months and decreased WBC and apoptosis induction were seen in CLL/SLL patients. Enrollment is ongoing and will be updated. Conclusions: We here report the first clinical trial of an MDM2 antagonist, RG7112. The molecule is well tolerated with continuing dose escalation. We provide proof-of-principle by demonstrating p53 stabilization, activation of p53 targets and the p53 pathway. One CR has been observed in AML and reductions in lymph node/spleen size and circulating leukemia cells in CLL/SLL. Future single agent and combination studies of RG7112 in leukemias are warranted. Disclosures: Andreeff: Roche: Research Funding. Padmanabhan:Roche: Research Funding. Strair:Roche: Research Funding. Kirschbaum:Roche: Research Funding. Maslak:Roche: Research Funding. Hillmen:Roche: Research Funding. Vassilev:Roche: Employment. Nichols:Roche: Employment.

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