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
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.