Phase 1/2 multiple ascending dose trial of the prostate-specific membrane antigen-targeted antibody drug conjugate MLN2704 in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer Journal Article


Authors: Milowsky, M. I.; Galsky, M. D.; Morris, M. J.; Crona, D. J.; George, D. J.; Dreicer, R.; Tse, K.; Petruck, J.; Webb, I. J.; Bander, N. H.; Nanus, D. M.; Scher, H. I.
Article Title: Phase 1/2 multiple ascending dose trial of the prostate-specific membrane antigen-targeted antibody drug conjugate MLN2704 in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
Abstract: Background This phase 1/2 study evaluated the dose-limiting toxicity and maximum tolerated dose of MLN2704, a humanized monoclonal antibody MLN591 targeting prostate-specific membrane antigen, linked to the maytansinoid DM1 in patients with progressive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Patients and methods A total of 62 patients received MLN2704 at ascending doses on 4 schedules: weekly (60, 84, 118, and 165 mg/m2; 12 patients); every 2 weeks (120, 168, 236, and 330 mg/m2; 15 patients); every 3 weeks (330 and 426 mg/m2; 18 patients); and on days 1 and 15 of a 6-week schedule (6-week cycle, 330 mg/m2; 17 patients). The primary efficacy endpoint was a sustained ≥50% decline from baseline prostate-specific antigen (PSA) without evidence of disease progression. Toxicity, pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and antitumor activity were assessed. Results Neurotoxicity was dose-limiting. Overall, 44 patients (71%) exhibited peripheral neuropathy: 6 (10%) had grade 3/4. Neurotoxicity rates remained high despite increasing the dosing interval to 3 (13 of 14; one grade 3) and 6 weeks (16 of 17; three grade 3). MLN2704 pharmacokinetics were dose-linear. Rapid deconjugation of DM1 from the conjugated antibody was seen. In all, 5 patients (8%) experienced ≥50% decline in PSA; 5 (8%) had PSA stabilization lasting≥90 days. Only 2 of 35 patients on the 3- and 6-week schedules achieved a PSA decline of >50%. Conclusions MLN2704 has limited activity in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Disulfide linker lability and rapid deconjugation lead to neurotoxicity and a narrow therapeutic window. © 2016
Keywords: dm1; psma; castration-resistant prostate cancer; maytansinoid; mln2704; multiple ascending dose
Journal Title: Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations
Volume: 34
Issue: 12
ISSN: 1078-1439
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.  
Date Published: 2016-12-01
Start Page: 530.e15
End Page: 530.e21
Language: English
DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2016.07.005
PROVIDER: scopus
PUBMED: 27765518
PMCID: PMC5464417
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 3 January 2017 -- Source: Scopus
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  4. Howard Scher
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