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Epkinly: genotox, carcinogenicity and repro: done or skipped?

epcoritamab · CD20 x CD3
Genotoxicity
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1), ICH S9)
“Genotoxicity studies were not conducted for epcoritamab per ICHS6(R1) and ICH S9 guidance.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 57Source ↗
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1), S1A, S9)
“Carcinogenicity studies were not conducted for epcoritamab per ICHS6(R1), ICH S1A, and ICH S9 guidance.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 57Source ↗
Instead of carcinogenicity
Not stated in public reviews
Not reported in the public reviews. Reviewers summarise selectively, so this usually means it wasn't discussed publicly, not that it wasn't studied.
Instead of genotoxicity
Not stated in public reviews
Not reported in the public reviews. Reviewers summarise selectively, so this usually means it wasn't discussed publicly, not that it wasn't studied.
DRG histopathology
Not stated in public reviews
Not reported in the public reviews. Reviewers summarise selectively, so this usually means it wasn't discussed publicly, not that it wasn't studied.
Reproductive & developmental
Not conducted; EFD waived due to monkey immunogenicity; WOE assessment; no reproductive organ findings in 5-week study
“An EFD toxicity study of epcoritamab in cynomolgus monkeys was waived for phase 3 trials and registration of epcoritamab across ICH regions (FDA, EMEA, and PMDA) given the high potential for immunogenicity of epcoritamab in cynomolgus monkeys.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 57Source ↗
Safety pharmacology
Incorporated into pivotal 5-week monkey study (CNS, respiratory, CV)
“No specific safety pharmacology studies have been conducted with epcoritamab.”
✓ VerifiedEMA assessment report, p. 30Source ↗
Genotox: Ames
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1), ICH S9)
“Genotoxicity studies were not conducted for epcoritamab per ICHS6(R1) and ICH S9 guidance.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 57Source ↗
Genotox: in vitro mammalian
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1), ICH S9)
“Genotoxicity studies were not conducted for epcoritamab per ICHS6(R1) and ICH S9 guidance.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 57Source ↗
Genotox: in vivo
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1), ICH S9)
“Genotoxicity studies were not conducted for epcoritamab per ICHS6(R1) and ICH S9 guidance.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 57Source ↗
Carcinogenicity model
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1), S1A, S9)
“Carcinogenicity studies were not conducted for epcoritamab per ICHS6(R1), ICH S1A, and ICH S9 guidance.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 57Source ↗
Carcinogenicity timing
Not required; FDA agreed carcinogenicity studies not needed for approval
“We agree that carcinogenicity studies are not needed to support the approval of BLA 761324.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 57Source ↗
hERG / QT
No hERG assay; heart rate and RR, PR, QRS and QT intervals unaffected in monkey toxicity study
“Heart rate and RR, PR, QRS and QT intervals on Day 8 and 22 (repeated IV dosing) or Day 1 (single IV or SC dosing) were unaffected by treatment.”
✓ VerifiedEMA assessment report, p. 30Source ↗

Same question, other multispecifics

Bizengri

zenocutuzumab · HER2 x HER3
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1))

Blincyto

blinatumomab · CD19 x CD3
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1); protein of natural amino acids)

Columvi

glofitamab · CD20 x CD3
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1))

Elrexfio

elranatamab · BCMA x CD3
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1))

Hemlibra

emicizumab · FIXa x FX
Not conducted (ICH S6)

Imdelltra

tarlatamab · DLL3 x CD3
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1))

Kimmtrak

tebentafusp · CD3 x gp100 (TCR fusion)
Not conducted (fusion protein; ICH S6/S9)

Korjuny

catumaxomab · EpCAM x CD3
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1))

Lunsumio

mosunetuzumab · CD20 x CD3
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1))

Lynozyfic

linvoseltamab · BCMA x CD3
Not conducted (antibody not expected to interact with DNA)

Ordspono

odronextamab · CD20 x CD3
Not conducted (antibody not expected to interact with DNA)

Removab

catumaxomab · EpCAM x CD3
Not conducted (not submitted; biologic, no relevant model)

Rybrevant

amivantamab · EGFR x MET
Not conducted (not appropriate for antibodies)

Talvey

talquetamab · GPRC5D x CD3
Not conducted (ICH S6; biotechnology-derived product)

Tecvayli

teclistamab · BCMA x CD3
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1))

Vabysmo

faricimab · VEGF-A x Ang-2
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1))

Ziihera

zanidatamab · HER2 x HER2 (biparatopic)
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1), ICH S9)

Summary across all 18 multispecifics →