scholarly journals Antibodies Elicited by the Shigella sonnei GMMA Vaccine in Adults Trigger Complement-Mediated Serum Bactericidal Activity: Results From a Phase 1 Dose Escalation Trial Followed by a Booster Extension

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesca Micoli ◽  
Omar Rossi ◽  
Valentino Conti ◽  
Odile Launay ◽  
Antonella Silvia Sciré ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bactericidal Activity ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Booster Dose ◽  
Diarrheal Disease ◽  
Vaccine Development ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Shigella Sonnei ◽  
Strong Increase ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Serum Bactericidal Activity

Shigella is the second most deadly diarrheal disease among children under five years of age, after rotavirus, with high morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Currently, no vaccine is widely available, and the increasing levels of multidrug resistance make Shigella a high priority for vaccine development. The single-component candidate vaccine against Shigella sonnei (1790GAHB), developed using the GMMA technology, contains the O antigen (OAg) portion of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) as active moiety. The vaccine was well tolerated and immunogenic in early-phase clinical trials. In a phase 1 placebo-controlled dose escalation trial in France (NCT02017899), three doses of five different vaccine formulations (0.06/1, 0.3/5, 1.5/25, 3/50, 6/100 µg of OAg/protein) were administered to healthy adults. In the phase 1 extension trial (NCT03089879), conducted 2–3 years following the parent study, primed individuals who had undetectable antibody levels before the primary series received a 1790GAHB booster dose (1.5/25 µg OAg/protein). Controls were unprimed participants immunized with one 1790GAHB dose. The current analysis assessed the functionality of sera collected from both studies using a high-throughput luminescence-based serum bactericidal activity (SBA) assay optimized for testing human sera. Antibodies with complement-mediated bactericidal activity were detected in vaccinees but not in placebo recipients. SBA titers increased with OAg dose, with a persistent response up to six months after the primary vaccination with at least 1.5/25 µg of OAg/protein. The booster dose induced a strong increase of SBA titers in most primed participants. Correlation between SBA titers and anti-S. sonnei LPS serum immunoglobulin G levels was observed. Results suggest that GMMA is a promising OAg delivery system for the generation of functional antibody responses and persistent immunological memory.

scholarly journals AB0370 SAFETY OF CS20AT04, A HAPLOIDENTICAL ALLOGENEIC BONE MARROW-DERIVED MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS, IN A PHASE 1 STUDY IN LUPUS NEPHRITIS

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 1485.2-1485
Author(s):  
C. B. Choi ◽  
T. Y. Lee ◽  
K. S. Kim ◽  
S. C. Bae
Keyword(s):  
Stem Cells ◽  
Bone Marrow ◽  
Mesenchymal Stem Cells ◽  
Lupus Nephritis ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Allogeneic Bone Marrow ◽  
Additional Patient ◽  
Allogeneic Bone ◽  
Dose Limiting Toxicity

Background:Mesenchymal stem cells are known to have immunomodulatory properties and may potentially have therapeutic effect in lupus nephritis. Mesenchymal stem cells form a haploidentical donor are an attractive cell sourceObjectives:CS20AT04, a haploidentical allogeneic bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell, was evaluated in patients with lupus nephritis for safety and tolerability.Methods:This was a single-arm phase 1 dose-escalation trial of CS20AT04 in adult patients with lupus nephritis (NCT03174587). A 3 + 3 design was used for dose escalation. The starting dose was 2.0 x 106 cells/kg and was escalated to 3.0 x 106 cells/kg if there no dose-limiting toxicity. The primary objective was to determine the maximum tolerated dose and evaluate the safety and tolerability at 28 days after the infusion.Results:Seven patients were enrolled in the study. Patients received CS20AT04 through intravenous infusion. The initial dose of 2.0 x 106 cells/kg was administered for the first 3 patients without any dose limiting toxicity. There was 1 patient who were not administered the full 2.0 x 106 cells/kg dose due to technical error during infusion. The patient did not show dose limiting toxicity, but 1 additional patient was enrolled to have 3 patients who received the full 2.0 x 106 cells/kg dose before escalating to the next level dose. The dose of 3.0 x 106 cells/kg was administered for the next 3 patients without any dose limiting toxicity. Three adverse events were reported (1 diarrhea, 1 toothache, and 1 arthralgia) and they were all NCI-CTC grade I events.Conclusion:CS20AT04 was well tolerated in single dose up to 3.0 x 106 cells/kg in patients with lupus nephritis.Acknowledgments:This research was supported by a grant of the Korea Health Technology R&D Project through the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), funded by the Ministry of Health & Welfare, Republic of Korea (grant number: HI15C0778).Disclosure of Interests:Chan-Bum Choi: None declared, Tae Yong Lee Shareholder of: Corestem Inc, Employee of: Corestem Inc, Kyung Suk Kim Shareholder of: Corestem Inc, Employee of: Corestem Inc, Sang-Cheol Bae: None declared

405 CDX1140–01, a phase 1 dose-escalation/expansion study of CDX-1140 alone (Part 1) and in combination with CDX-301 (Part 2) or pembrolizumab (Part 3)

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A430-A430
Author(s):  
Rachel Sanborn ◽  
Ralph Hauke ◽  
Nashat Gabrail ◽  
Mark O’Hara ◽  
Nina Bhardwaj ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Metabolic Response ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Safety Data ◽  
Systemic Exposure ◽  
University Of Pennsylvania ◽  
Cancer Center ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Metastatic Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma ◽  
Expansion Cohort

BackgroundCDX-1140 is an agonist anti-CD40 mAb selected to optimize systemic exposure and hence tumor microenvironment (TME) ingress. CDX-1140 activity may be enhanced by combining with CDX-301 (recombinant Flt3L), a dendritic cell growth factor, or with pembrolizumab, an anti-PD-1 mAb.MethodsPatients with advanced solid or hematologic (Part 1 only) tumors are enrolled. Part 1 dose-escalation results have been presented (SITC 2019). In Part 2, CDX-1140 dose-escalation (0.09–1.5 mg/kg q4w) is in combination with CDX-301 (75 mcg/kg sc QD x 5 for 2 cycles). In Part 3, CDX-1140 dose-escalation (0.72–1.5 mg/kg q3w) is in combination with pembrolizumab 200 mg q3w. Part 1 and 2 expansion cohorts are dosed at the CDX-1140 MTD, 1.5 mg/kg q4w. Part 3 expansion cohorts are planned. Peripheral blood and tumor biomarkers analysis are ongoing.Results92 patients have been treated (Part 1 n=57, Part 2 n=31, Part 3 n=4). Part 1 expansion cohorts in SCCHN (n=7) and RCC (n=5) are fully enrolled. Part 2 dose-escalation completed to the highest CDX-1140 dose and a SCCHN expansion cohort is ongoing. Part 3 dose-escalation recently initiated. Safety data is available for 23 and 10 patients at the MTD in Part 1 and 2, respectively. In general, the safety profiles were similar, with arthralgia (52% vs. 50%), pyrexia (44% vs 50%), fatigue (30% vs. 50%), chills (39% vs. 40%), vomiting (30% vs. 20%), nausea (26% vs 40%), myalgia (22% vs. 30%), increased ALT (22% vs. 20%), and increased AST (22% vs. 30%) being the most common drug related AEs at the MTD in Part 1 and 2, respectively. Most AEs were low grade. Across all cohorts, cytokine release syndrome (CRS) (G2 n=4, G3 n=2) occurred in 6 (Part 1 n=2; Part 2 n=4) and pneumonitis (G3) occurred in 5 (Part 1 n=4; Part 2 n=1) patients. Immune activation in the TME consistent with CD40 agonism and increases serum inflammatory cytokines were observed. Evidence of anti-tumor activity/clinical benefit include SD (n=13), tumor cavitation (n=2) and a uPR in solid tumors. A patient with follicular lymphoma has an ongoing durable complete metabolic response.ConclusionsThe CDX-1140 MTD dose of 1.5 mg/kg, a dose level expected to provide good systemic exposure and TME penetration, is generally well tolerated alone and with CDX-301. Transaminitis and CRS have generally been low grade and infrequent. A cohort combining CDX-1140 with chemotherapy will be initiated in patients with previously untreated metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma.Trial RegistrationNCT03329950Ethics ApprovalThe study was approved by the following: Providence St. Joseph Health IRB, approval number MOD2020001128; WIRB, approval number 1188814 (Hauke, Gabrail, Bordoni & Gordon); University of Pennsylvania IRB, approval number UPCC 18917; Mount Sinai School of Medicine IRB, approval number 18-00202; Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center IRB, approval number 18-225A; Houston Methodist IRB, approval number MOD00000836

scholarly journals Mebendazole and temozolomide in patients with newly diagnosed high-grade gliomas: Results of a phase 1 clinical trial

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gary L Gallia ◽  
Matthias Holdhoff ◽  
Henry Brem ◽  
Avadhut D Joshi ◽  
Christine L Hann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Plasma Levels ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Progression Free Survival ◽  
Maximum Tolerated Dose ◽  
High Grade ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
High Grade Gliomas ◽  
Expansion Cohort

Abstract Background Mebendazole is an anthelmintic drug introduced for human use in 1971 that extends survival in preclinical models of glioblastoma and other brain cancers. Methods A single center dose escalation and safety study of mebendazole in 24 patients with newly diagnosed high-grade gliomas (HGG) in combination with temozolomide was conducted. Patients received mebendazole in combination with adjuvant temozolomide after completing concurrent radiation plus temozolomide. Dose escalation levels were 25, 50, 100 and 200 mg/kg/day of oral mebendazole. A 15-patient expansion cohort was conducted at the maximum tolerated dose of 200 mg/kg/day. Trough plasma levels of mebendazole were measured at 4, 8 and 16 weeks. Results Twenty-four patients (18 glioblastoma, 6 anaplastic astrocytoma) were enrolled with median age of 49.9 years. Four patients (at 200 mg/kg) developed elevated grade 3 ALT and/or AST after one month, which reversed with lower dosing or discontinuation. Plasma levels of mebendazole were variable but generally increased with dose. Kaplan Meier analysis showed a 21-month median survival with 43% of patients alive at two years and 25% at 3 and 4 years. Median progression free survival (PFS) from the date of diagnosis for 17 patients taking more than one month of mebendazole was 13.1 months (95% Confidence Interval: 8.8 to 14.6 months) but for seven patients who received less than one month of mebendazole PFS was 9.2 months (95% CI: 5.8 -13.0 months). Conclusion Mebendazole at doses up to 200 mg/kg demonstrated long-term safety and acceptable toxicity. Further studies are needed to determine mebendazole’s efficacy in patients with HGG.

406 CDX527–01, a phase 1 dose-escalation and expansion study of the PD-L1xCD27 bispecific antibody CDX-527 in patients with advanced malignancies

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (Suppl 3) ◽  
pp. A431-A431
Author(s):  
Michael Yellin ◽  
Tracey Rawls ◽  
Diane Young ◽  
Philip Golden ◽  
Laura Vitale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Cell ◽  
T Cell Activation ◽  
Dose Escalation ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
Cell Activation ◽  
Bispecific Antibody ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Clinical Activity ◽  
Tumor Types ◽  
Anti Tumor Activity

BackgroundCD27 ligation and PD-1 blockade elicit complementary signals mediating T cell activation and effector function. CD27 is constitutively expressed on most mature T cells and the interaction with its ligand, CD70, plays key roles in T cell costimulation leading to activation, proliferation, enhanced survival, maturation of effector capacity, and memory. The PD-1/PD-L1 pathway plays key roles in inhibiting T cell responses. Pre-clinical studies demonstrate synergy in T cell activation and anti-tumor activity when combining a CD27 agonist antibody with PD-(L)1 blockade, and clinical studies have confirmed the feasibility of this combination by demonstrating safety and biological and clinical activity. CDX-527 is a novel human bispecific antibody containing a neutralizing, high affinity IgG1k PD-L1 mAb (9H9) and the single chain Fv fragment (scFv) of an agonist anti-CD27 mAb (2B3) genetically attached to the C-terminus of each heavy chain, thereby making CDX-527 bivalent for each target. Pre-clinical studies have demonstrated enhanced T cell activation by CDX-527 and anti-tumor activity of a surrogate bispecific compared to individual mAb combinations, and together with the IND-enabling studies support the advancement of CDX-527 into the clinic.MethodsA Phase 1 first-in-human, open-label, non-randomized, multi-center, dose-escalation and expansion study evaluating safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and clinical activity of CDX-527 is ongoing. Eligible patients have advanced solid tumor malignancies and have progressed on standard-of-care therapy. Patients must have no more than one prior anti-PD-1/L1 for tumor types which have anti-PD-1/L1 approved for that indication and no prior anti-PD-1/L1 for tumor types that do not have anti-PD-1/L1 approved for that indication. CDX-527 is administered intravenously once every two weeks with doses ranging from 0.03 mg/kg up to 10.0 mg/kg or until the maximum tolerated dose. The dose-escalation phase initiates with a single patient enrolled in cohort 1. In the absence of a dose limiting toxicity or any ≥ grade 2 treatment related AE, cohort 2 will enroll in a similar manner as cohort 1. Subsequent dose-escalation cohorts will be conducted in 3+3 manner. In the tumor-specific expansion phase, up to 4 individual expansion cohort(s) of patients with specific solid tumors of interest may be enrolled to further characterize the safety, PK, PD, and efficacy of CDX 527. Tumor assessments will be performed every 8-weeks by the investigator in accordance with iRECIST. Biomarker assessments will include characterizing the effects on peripheral blood immune cells and cytokines, and for the expansion cohorts, the impact of CDX-527 on the tumor microenvironment.ResultsN/AConclusionsN/ATrial RegistrationNCT04440943Ethics ApprovalThe study was approved by WIRB for Northside Hospital, approval number 20201542

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