SpeciesVerdict not stated
Rat (pharmacologically inactive) used only for off-target toxicity; DART conducted in rabbit, a pharmacologically active species
Why: Danicopan not pharmacologically active in rats · No relevant species
“Rabbit species was selected for DART studies, based on the absence of pharmacological activity of rats.”
✓ VerifiedEMA assessment report, p. 25Source ↗ CarcinogenicityVerdict not stated
Carcinogenicity assessed only in rodents (rasH2 mouse, rat), species not pharmacologically relevant for danicopan
“Both studies were concluded as negative, although rodent species are not considered pharmacologically relevant for danicopan.”
✓ VerifiedEMA assessment report, p. 29Source ↗ Safety marginQuestioned
Applicant's dog 39-week NOAEL (75 mg/kg/day) disputed: bile duct hypertrophy/hyperplasia at that dose considered damage
“The Applicant argued that the isolated biliary findings at 75 mg/kg/day in the absence of corresponding clinical pathology correlates are not considered adverse and represent the study NOAEL. However, although the findings at this dose were less in severity and magnitude, the damage is clearly observed.”
✓ VerifiedEMA assessment report, p. 29Source ↗ Juvenile toxVerdict not stated
Only a dose range-finding juvenile study in dogs; no definitive juvenile animal study
“The applicant presented the results of a Dose range finding Juvenile animal studie (DRF JAS) in dogs, although no definitive JAS has been performed.”
✓ VerifiedEMA assessment report, p. 30Source ↗