Updated data from a phase II dose finding trial of single agent isatuximab (SAR650984, anti-CD38 mAb) in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).

Abstract Introduction: Intracellular molecular inhibitors act by inducing apoptosis due to inhibition of intracellular proteins like 20S proteasome subunit, histone deacetylases (HDAC's), exportin 1 (XPO1), cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) and kinesin spindle protein (KSP). These proteins are involved in the regulation of cell cycle. The aim of our analysis is to report published literature on the clinical efficacy of intracellular molecular inhibitors in relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) patients. Methods: Following Prisma guidelines, we performed a comprehensive literature search on articles published after 2011. Four hundred eighty-nine articles were identified using the following five databases (Pubmed, Embase Cochrane, Web of Science and Clinical Trials.gov). After a detailed screening, we finalized 13 studies involving 902 RRMM patients. We included phase I/II, II and III studies. The studies involving drugs approved by the US Food and Drug Administration were excluded. Results:Selective inhibitor of nuclear export (SINE) compounds: Selinexor A total of 112 RRMM patients were included. Thirty-three patients were in phase I/II while 79 patients were in phase II. All patients received selinexor (60-100 mg) in different combination regimens. Forty-eight patients were quad-refractory (refractory to bortezomib, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and pomalidomide) while 31 patients were penta-refractory (including isatuximab/daratumumab). In 110 evaluable patients, the pooled overall response rate (ORR) was 35.45%. The ORR in the subset of quad-refractory and penta-refractory patients was 21% and 20% respectively. The best response was seen when selinexor was used in combination with bortezomib (V) and dexamethasone (d) i.e. 77%.HDAC inhibitors: Vorinostat and Ricolinostat A total of 562 RRMM patients were included. Seventy-seven patients were in phase I/II, 168 patients in phase II, and 317 patients were in phase III. Five hundred and eighteen patients received vorinostat (100-400 mg) in different combination regimens while 44 patients received ricolinostat (160-240mg) in combination with Vd. The median follow-up period was 13.2-30.8 months. In 560 evaluable patients, the pooled ORR was 42.83% and 31.81% in patients who received vorinostat and ricolinostat, respectively. The best response was seen when vorinostat was used in combination with V, doxorubicin (DX) and d i.e. 67%.Proteasome inhibitors: Oprozomib and Marizomib A total of 117 RRMM patients were included. Hundred and two patients were in phase I/II while 15 patients were in phase II. Twenty-seven, 34 and 41 patients received single-agent oprozomib in the dose of 240 mg, 150-180 mg, and 240-300 mg respectively while 15 patients received single-agent marizomib (0.5 mg/m2). Out of 107 evaluable patients, the pooled ORR was 27.65% in patients who received oprozomib while no response was seen in patients who received marizomib however stable disease was seen in 31% of patients.KSP inhibitor: Filanesib A total of 50 RRMM patients were included. All patients were in phase II. Thirty-two patients received single-agent filanesib (1.5mg/m2) while 18 patients received filanesib (1.5mg/m2) in combination with d. The pooled ORR was 22%. The ORR was 19% when filanesib was used as a single agent while it was 28% when filanesib was used in combination with d.CDK inhibitors: Dinaciclib and Palbociclib A total of 61 RRMM patients were included. All patients were in phase I/II. Twenty-nine patients received single-agent dinaciclib (30-50 mg/m2) while 32 patients received palbociclib (100mg) in combination with Vd. In 52 evaluable patients, the ORR in patients who received dinaciclib was 11% while the ORR in patients who received palbociclib was 20%. Conclusion: In RRMM patients, vorinostat and selinexor when used in combination regimens demonstrated a weak efficacy with a pooled ORR of 43% and 36% respectively. The best response was seen in combination with Vd i.e. 67% and 77% respectively. The data on other intracellular molecular inhibitors (ricolinostat, oprozomib, marizomib, filanesib, dinaciclib, and palbociclib) when used either as single agents or in combination regimens, suggested a poor efficacy with an ORR of < 35%. However, future randomized well designed prospective clinical trials involving a larger population are required to further explore the efficacy of these agents in RRMM patients. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.

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Phase II trial of the pan-deacetylase inhibitor panobinostat as a single agent in advanced relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma

Leukemia & Lymphoma ◽

10.3109/10428194.2012.661175 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 53 (9) ◽

pp. 1820-1823 ◽

Cited By ~ 86

Author(s):

Jeffrey L. Wolf ◽

David Siegel ◽

Hartmut Goldschmidt ◽

Katharine Hazell ◽

Priscille M. Bourquelot ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Phase Ii Trial ◽

Single Agent ◽

Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽

Deacetylase Inhibitor

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An Open-Label Single-Arm Pilot Phase II Study (PX-171-003-A0) of Low-Dose, Single-Agent Carfilzomib in Patients With Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma & Leukemia ◽

10.1016/j.clml.2012.08.003 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 12 (5) ◽

pp. 310-318 ◽

Cited By ~ 81

Author(s):

Sundar Jagannath ◽

Ravi Vij ◽

A. Keith Stewart ◽

Suzanne Trudel ◽

Andrzej J. Jakubowiak ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Low Dose ◽

Phase Ii Study ◽

Single Agent ◽

Pilot Phase ◽

Open Label ◽

Refractory Multiple Myeloma

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A dose-finding Phase 2 study of single agent isatuximab (anti-CD38 mAb) in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma

Leukemia ◽

10.1038/s41375-020-0857-2 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 34 (12) ◽

pp. 3298-3309 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Joseph Mikhael ◽

Joshua Richter ◽

Ravi Vij ◽

Craig Cole ◽

Jeffrey Zonder ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Single Agent ◽

Proteasome Inhibitors ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Dose Finding ◽

Upper Respiratory Tract ◽

Phase 2 ◽

Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽

Prior Therapy ◽

Tract Infections

AbstractA Phase 2 dose-finding study evaluated isatuximab, an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, in relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM; NCT01084252). Patients with ≥3 prior lines or refractory to both immunomodulatory drugs and proteasome inhibitors (dual refractory) were randomized to isatuximab 3 mg/kg every 2 weeks (Q2W), 10 mg/kg Q2W(2 cycles)/Q4W, or 10 mg/kg Q2W. A fourth arm evaluated 20 mg/kg QW(1 cycle)/Q2W. Patients (N = 97) had a median (range) age of 62 years (38–85), 5 (2–14) prior therapy lines, and 85% were double refractory. The overall response rate (ORR) was 4.3, 20.0, 29.2, and 24.0% with isatuximab 3 mg/kg Q2W, 10 mg/kg Q2W/Q4W, 10 mg/kg Q2W, and 20 mg/kg QW/Q2W, respectively. At doses ≥10 mg/kg, median progression-free survival and overall survival were 4.6 and 18.7 months, respectively, and the ORR was 40.9% (9/22) in patients with high-risk cytogenetics. CD38 receptor density was similar in responders and non-responders. The most common non-hematologic adverse events (typically grade ≤2) were nausea (34.0%), fatigue (32.0%), and upper respiratory tract infections (28.9%). Infusion reactions (typically with first infusion and grade ≤2) occurred in 51.5% of patients. In conclusion, isatuximab is active and generally well tolerated in heavily pretreated RRMM, with greatest efficacy at doses ≥10 mg/kg.

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Safety and efficacy of single-agent lenalidomide in patients with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2008-12-196238 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 114 (4) ◽

pp. 772-778 ◽

Cited By ~ 110

Author(s):

Paul Richardson ◽

Sundar Jagannath ◽

Mohamad Hussein ◽

James Berenson ◽

Seema Singhal ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Single Agent ◽

Progression Free Survival ◽

Prior Treatment ◽

Once Daily ◽

Free Survival ◽

Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽

Treatment Regimens ◽

Common Grade ◽

Grade 3

Abstract Lenalidomide plus dexamethasone is effective for the treatment of relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma (MM); however, toxicities from dexamethasone can be dose limiting. We evaluated the efficacy and safety of lenalidomide monotherapy in patients with relapsed and refractory MM. Patients (N = 222) received lenalidomide 30 mg/day once daily (days 1-21 every 28 days) until disease progression or intolerance. Response, progression-free survival (PFS), overall survival (OS), time to progression (TTP), and safety were assessed. Overall, 67% of patients had received 3 or more prior treatment regimens. Partial response or better was reported in 26% of patients, with minimal response 18%. There was no difference between patients who had received 2 or fewer versus 3 or more prior treatment regimens (45% vs 44%, respectively). Median values for TTP, PFS, and OS were 5.2, 4.9, and 23.2 months, respectively. The most common grade 3 or 4 adverse events were neutropenia (60%), thrombocytopenia (39%), and anemia (20%), which proved manageable with dose reduction. Grade 3 or 4 febrile neutropenia occurred in 4% of patients. Lenalidomide monotherapy is active in relapsed and refractory MM with acceptable toxicities. These data support treatment with single-agent lenalidomide, as well as its use in steroid-sparing combination approaches. The study is registered at http://www.clinicaltrials.gov as NCT00065351.

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Phase I Study of 30-Minute Infusion of Carfilzomib As Single Agent or in Combination With Low-Dose Dexamethasone in Patients With Relapsed and/or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Journal of Clinical Oncology ◽

10.1200/jco.2013.52.3522 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 33 (7) ◽

pp. 732-739 ◽

Cited By ~ 58

Author(s):

Kyriakos P. Papadopoulos ◽

David S. Siegel ◽

David H. Vesole ◽

Peter Lee ◽

Steven T. Rosen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Plasma Concentration ◽

Phase I ◽

Phase I Study ◽

Low Dose ◽

Single Agent ◽

Phase Iii ◽

Maximum Plasma ◽

Irreversible Inhibitor ◽

Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Purpose Carfilzomib is an irreversible inhibitor of the constitutive proteasome and immunoproteasome. This phase I study evaluated the maximum-tolerated dose (MTD), pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of carfilzomib administered as a 30-minute intravenous (IV) infusion. Safety and efficacy of carfilzomib as a single agent or in combination with low-dose dexamethasone were assessed. Patients and Methods Patients with relapsed and/or refractory multiple myeloma (MM) were administered single-agent carfilzomib on days 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, and 16 of a 28-day cycle. Cycle one day 1 and 2 doses were 20 mg/m2, followed thereafter by dose escalation to 36, 45, 56, or 70 mg/m2. Additionally, carfilzomib was combined with low-dose dexamethasone (40 mg/wk). Results Thirty-three patients were treated with single-agent carfilzomib. Dose-limiting toxicities in two patients at 70 mg/m2 were renal tubular necrosis and proteinuria (both grade 3). The MTD was 56 mg/m2. Nausea (51.5%), fatigue (51.5%), pyrexia (42.4%), and dyspnea and thrombocytopenia (each 39.4%) were the most common treatment-related toxicities. Overall response rate (ORR) was 50% (56-mg/m2 cohort). Increasing carfilzomib dosing from 20 to 56 mg/m2 resulted in higher area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to last sampling and maximum plasma concentration exposure with short half-life (range, 0.837 to 1.21 hours) and dose-dependent inhibition of proteasome chymotrypsin-like activity. In 22 patients treated with 45 or 56 mg/m2 of carfilzomib plus low-dose dexamethasone, the ORR was 55% with a safety profile comparable to that of single-agent carfilzomib. Conclusion Carfilzomib administered as a 30-minute IV infusion at 56 mg/m2 (as single agent or with low-dose dexamethasone) was generally well tolerated and highly active in patients with relapsed and/or refractory MM. These data have provided the basis for the phase III randomized, multicenter trial ENDEAVOR.

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A Phase II Trial of AZD6244 (Selumetinib, ARRY-142886), an Oral MEK1/2 Inhibitor, in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Clinical Cancer Research ◽

10.1158/1078-0432.ccr-15-1076 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 22 (5) ◽

pp. 1067-1075 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Beata Holkova ◽

Adriana Zingone ◽

Maciej Kmieciak ◽

Prithviraj Bose ◽

Ashraf Z. Badros ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Phase Ii ◽

Phase Ii Trial ◽

Refractory Multiple Myeloma

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Quantitative PK/PD Prediction of the Efficacious and Safe Dose Ranges of the LMP7 Inhibitor M3258 for Phase I Application in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Patients

Blood ◽

10.1182/blood-2019-126972 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 134 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 5582-5582

Author(s):

Florian Lignet ◽

Christina Esdar ◽

Manja Friese-Hamim ◽

Andreas Becker ◽

Elise Drouin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Research And Development ◽

Phase I ◽

Dose Escalation ◽

Single Agent ◽

Proteasome Inhibitors ◽

Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽

Oral Application ◽

Development Institute ◽

Safe Dose

M3258 is an orally bioavailable, potent, selective, reversible inhibitor of the large multifunctional peptidase 7 (LMP7, β5i, PSMB8) proteolytic subunit of the immunoproteasome; a crucial component of the cellular protein degradation machinery, which is highly expressed in malignant hematopoietic cells including multiple myeloma. M3258 was previously shown to deliver strong in vivo preclinical efficacy in multiple myeloma xenograft models, as well as a more benign non-clinical safety profile compared to approved pan-proteasome inhibitors, exemplified by a lack of effects on the central and peripheral nervous systems and cardiac and respiratory organs. Here we describe preclinical PK/PD and PK/efficacy modelling which led to a prediction of the PK profile, and the efficacious and safe dose ranges of M3258 in human which were used to guide the design of the phase I dose-escalation trial of M3258 in >3 line relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) patients. Mouse, rat, dog and monkey PK, plasma protein binding and intrinsic clearance data were used to estimate a half-life of approximately 6 hours for M3258 in human. The human total clearance and volume of distribution for M3258 were predicted to be 0.033 L/h/kg and 0.28 L/kg, respectively, whilst oral bioavailability was estimated to be above 80%. LMP7 proteolytic activity was assessed as a PD readout in human multiple myeloma tumor cells xenografted to mice as well as in dog peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). A strong PK/PD relationship was observed for M3258 across both species. LMP7 inhibition by M3258 also correlated strongly with anti-tumor efficacy in multiple myeloma xenografts, with maximal efficacy observed at M3258 exposure delivering sustained inhibition of tumor LMP7 activity. Quantitative PK/PD/efficacy modeling predicted the biologically efficacious dose (BED) of M3258 upon oral application to be between 10 - 90 mg daily in human. By incorporating data from nonclinical safety studies, these data suggest an attractive human PK profile of M3258, enabling oral application, as well as an improved human therapeutic index compared to approved pan-proteasome inhibitors. M3258 is being investigated in a phase I, first-in-man, 2-part, open label clinical study designed to determine the safety, tolerability, PK, PD and early signs of efficacy of M3258 as a single agent (dose-escalation) and co-administered with dexamethasone (dose-expansion) in participants with RRMM whose disease has progressed following > 3 prior lines of therapy and for whom no effective standard therapy exists. Integration of these data will guide the selection of the BED for potential further clinical development of M3258. Disclosures Lignet: Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Esdar:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Friese-Hamim:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Becker:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment, Other: Holding shares with a value below 1000-USD. Drouin:EMD Serono Research and Development Institute: Employment. El Bawab:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Goodstal:EMD Serono Research and Development Institute: Employment. Gimmi:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Haselmayer:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Jährling:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Sanderson:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Sloot:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Stinchi:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Victor:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Walter:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment. Rohdich:Merck Healthcare KGaA: Employment.

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An Experience on Pomalidomide in Patients within Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma - A Multicenter Study in Turkey

Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International ◽

10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i4131047 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 92-98

Author(s):

Mehmet Ali Erkurt ◽

Fehmi Hindilerden ◽

Omer Ekinci ◽

Jale Yildiz ◽

Mehmet Sinan Dal ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Multiple Myeloma ◽

Side Effects ◽

Cox Regression ◽

Single Agent ◽

Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group ◽

Cox Regression Analysis ◽

Refractory Multiple Myeloma ◽

Thalidomide Analogue ◽

New Generation

Objective: Pomalidomide is a new generation thalidomide analogue. Effectiveness as a single agent or combination with low dose dexamethasone has been in the treatment of relapse/refractory Multiple Myeloma (MM). The aim of the present study was to share the experience of different oncology centres with pomalidomide treatment in patients with relapsed/refractory MM. Materials and Methods: Seventy-three patients from 16 centres were enrolled into the study. The patients were followed for a median of 6 months. Relapsed/refractory MM patients who received at least one line of treatment before pomalidomide were included into the study. ISS, R-ISS and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) scores of the patients and treatment-related side effects were evaluated. Results: As a result of the median follow-up for 6 months, 36% (26/72) of the patients presented progression. The estimated median PFS was found 29 months. The Cox regression analysis revealed that ECOG affected PFS only, myeloma subtype; ISS and R-ISS scores did not affect PFS. The most common side effects with pomalidomide treatment in our population include neutropenia, infections, anaemia and thrombocytopenia. Conclusion: In our study, it was statistically shown that the ECOG score was effective in survival in relapsed / refractory MM patients treated by pomalidomide. Therefore, we recommend evaluation of the ECOG score for each patient before treatment in eligible cases.

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