Lilly Announces Details of Presentations at 2023 American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

On March 14, 2023 Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) reported that data from its oncology portfolio will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting in Orlando, April 14 – 19, 2023 (Press release, Eli Lilly, MAR 14, 2023, View Source [SID1234628648]). The presentations include the first clinical data from the Phase 1 studies of LY3537982 (KRAS G12C inhibitor) and LY3410738 (IDH inhibitor) and the Phase 2 study of Verzenio (abemaciclib; CDK4/6 inhibitor) in metastatic treatment refractory castration-resistant prostate cancer. In addition, preclinical characterization data on Jaypirca’s (pirtobrutinib; BTK inhibitor) binding mechanism will also be presented.

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Medicine

Abstract Title

Presentation Details

LY3537982

A first-in-human phase 1 study of LY3537982, a highly
selective and potent KRAS G12C inhibitor in patients with
KRAS G12C-mutant advanced solid tumors

Abstract Number: CT028

Session Title: Targeting the
KRAS Pathway in the Clinic

Session Type: Oral

Session Date / Time: April 17
at 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET

LY3410738

A first-in-human phase 1 study of LY3410738, a covalent
inhibitor of mutant IDH, in advanced myeloid malignancies

Abstract Number: CT026

Session Title: Novel Clinical
Trials for Hematological Malignancies

Session Type: Oral

Session Date / Time: April 16
at 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET

LY3410738

A first-in-human phase 1 study of LY3410738, a covalent
inhibitor of mutant IDH, in advanced IDH-mutant
cholangiocarcinoma and other solid tumors

Abstract Number: CT098

Session Title: First-in-Human
Phase I Clinical Trials 1

Session Type: Poster

Session Date / Time: April 17
at 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Location: Poster Section 45

Verzenio (abemaciclib)

CYCLONE 1: A Phase 2 Study of Abemaciclib in
Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Patients
Previously Treated with a Novel Hormonal Agent and
Taxane-based Chemotherapy

Abstract Number: CT159

Session Title: Phase II Clinical
Trials 1

Session Type: Poster

Session Date / Time: April 17
at 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Location: Poster Section 47

Jaypirca (pirtobrutinib)

Unique pharmacodynamic properties conferred by
differential binding to BTK, pirtobrutinib vs covalent
inhibitors

Abstract Number: 2780

Session Title: Pharmacokinetics,
Pharmacodynamics, and Molecular Pharmacology

Session Type: Poster

Session Date / Time: April 17
at 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM ET

Location: Poster Section 18

INDICATIONS FOR VERZENIO
VERZENIO is a kinase inhibitor indicated:

in combination with endocrine therapy (tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor) for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative, node-positive, early breast cancer at high risk of recurrence.
in combination with an aromatase inhibitor as initial endocrine-based therapy for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
in combination with fulvestrant for the treatment of adult patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following endocrine therapy.
as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following endocrine therapy and prior chemotherapy in the metastatic setting.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR VERZENIO (abemaciclib)
Severe diarrhea associated with dehydration and infection occurred in patients treated with Verzenio. Across four clinical trials in 3691 patients, diarrhea occurred in 81 to 90% of patients who received Verzenio. Grade 3 diarrhea occurred in 8 to 20% of patients receiving Verzenio. Most patients experienced diarrhea during the first month of Verzenio treatment. The median time to onset of the first diarrhea event ranged from 6 to 8 days; and the median duration of Grade 2 and Grade 3 diarrhea ranged from 6 to 11 days and 5 to 8 days, respectively. Across trials, 19 to 26% of patients with diarrhea required a Verzenio dose interruption and 13 to 23% required a dose reduction.

Instruct patients to start antidiarrheal therapy, such as loperamide, at the first sign of loose stools, increase oral fluids, and notify their healthcare provider for further instructions and appropriate follow-up. For Grade 3 or 4 diarrhea, or diarrhea that requires hospitalization, discontinue Verzenio until toxicity resolves to ≤Grade 1, and then resume Verzenio at the next lower dose.

Neutropenia, including febrile neutropenia and fatal neutropenic sepsis, occurred in patients treated with Verzenio. Across four clinical trials in 3691 patients, neutropenia occurred in 37 to 46% of patients receiving Verzenio. A Grade ≥3 decrease in neutrophil count (based on laboratory findings) occurred in 19 to 32% of patients receiving Verzenio. Across trials, the median time to first episode of Grade ≥3 neutropenia ranged from 29 to 33 days, and the median duration of Grade ≥3 neutropenia ranged from 11 to 16 days. Febrile neutropenia has been reported in <1% of patients exposed to Verzenio across trials. Two deaths due to neutropenic sepsis were observed in MONARCH 2. Inform patients to promptly report any episodes of fever to their healthcare provider.

Monitor complete blood counts prior to the start of Verzenio therapy, every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, monthly for the next 2 months, and as clinically indicated. Dose interruption, dose reduction, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop Grade 3 or 4 neutropenia.

Severe, life-threatening, or fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD) or pneumonitis can occur in patients treated with Verzenio and other CDK4/6 inhibitors. In Verzenio-treated patients in EBC (monarchE), 3% of patients experienced ILD or pneumonitis of any grade: 0.4% were Grade 3 or 4 and there was one fatality (0.1%). In Verzenio-treated patients in MBC (MONARCH 1, MONARCH 2, MONARCH 3), 3.3% of Verzenio-treated patients had ILD or pneumonitis of any grade: 0.6% had Grade 3 or 4, and 0.4% had fatal outcomes. Additional cases of ILD or pneumonitis have been observed in the postmarketing setting, with fatalities reported.

Monitor patients for pulmonary symptoms indicative of ILD or pneumonitis. Symptoms may include hypoxia, cough, dyspnea, or interstitial infiltrates on radiologic exams. Infectious, neoplastic, and other causes for such symptoms should be excluded by means of appropriate investigations. Dose interruption or dose reduction is recommended in patients who develop persistent or recurrent Grade 2 ILD or pneumonitis. Permanently discontinue Verzenio in all patients with Grade 3 or 4 ILD or pneumonitis.

Grade ≥3 increases in alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (2 to 6%) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) (2 to 3%) were reported in patients receiving Verzenio. Across three clinical trials in 3559 patients (monarchE, MONARCH 2, MONARCH 3), the median time to onset of Grade ≥3 ALT increases ranged from 57 to 87 days and the median time to resolution to Grade <3 was 13 to 14 days. The median time to onset of Grade ≥3 AST increases ranged from 71 to 185 days and the median time to resolution to Grade <3 ranged from 11 to 15 days.

Monitor liver function tests (LFTs) prior to the start of Verzenio therapy, every 2 weeks for the first 2 months, monthly for the next 2 months, and as clinically indicated. Dose interruption, dose reduction, dose discontinuation, or delay in starting treatment cycles is recommended for patients who develop persistent or recurrent Grade 2, or any Grade 3 or 4 hepatic transaminase elevation.

Venous thromboembolic events (VTE) were reported in 2 to 5% of patients across three clinical trials in 3559 patients treated with Verzenio (monarchE, MONARCH 2, MONARCH 3). VTE included deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, pelvic venous thrombosis, cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, subclavian and axillary vein thrombosis, and inferior vena cava thrombosis. In clinical trials, deaths due to VTE have been reported in patients treated with Verzenio.

Verzenio has not been studied in patients with early breast cancer who had a history of VTE. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and treat as medically appropriate. Dose interruption is recommended for EBC patients with any grade VTE and for MBC patients with a Grade 3 or 4 VTE.

Verzenio can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman, based on findings from animal studies and the mechanism of action. In animal reproduction studies, administration of abemaciclib to pregnant rats during the period of organogenesis caused teratogenicity and decreased fetal weight at maternal exposures that were similar to the human clinical exposure based on area under the curve (AUC) at the maximum recommended human dose. Advise pregnant women of the potential risk to a fetus. Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with Verzenio and for 3 weeks after the last dose. Based on findings in animals, Verzenio may impair fertility in males of reproductive potential. There are no data on the presence of Verzenio in human milk or its effects on the breastfed child or on milk production. Advise lactating women not to breastfeed during Verzenio treatment and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants.

The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in monarchE for Verzenio plus tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor vs tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor, with a difference between arms of ≥2%, were diarrhea (84% vs 9%), infections (51% vs 39%), neutropenia (46% vs 6%), fatigue (41% vs 18%), leukopenia (38% vs 7%), nausea (30% vs 9%), anemia (24% vs 4%), headache (20% vs 15%), vomiting (18% vs 4.6%), stomatitis (14% vs 5%), lymphopenia (14% vs 3%), thrombocytopenia (13% vs 2%), decreased appetite (12% vs 2.4%), ALT increased (12% vs 6%), AST increased (12% vs 5%), dizziness (11% vs 7%), rash (11% vs 4.5%), and alopecia (11% vs 2.7 %).

The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reaction that occurred in the Verzenio arm vs the tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor arm of monarchE were neutropenia (19.6% vs 1%), leukopenia (11% vs <1%), diarrhea (8% vs 0.2%), and lymphopenia (5% vs <1%).

Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for monarchE in ≥10% for Verzenio plus tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor with a difference between arms of ≥2% were increased serum creatinine (99% vs 91%; .5% vs <.1%), decreased white blood cells (89% vs 28%; 19.1% vs 1.1%), decreased neutrophil count (84% vs 23%; 18.7% vs 1.9%), anemia (68% vs 17%; 1% vs .1%), decreased lymphocyte count (59% vs 24%; 13.2 % vs 2.5%), decreased platelet count (37% vs 10%; .9% vs .2%), increased ALT (37% vs 24%; 2.6% vs 1.2%), increased AST (31% vs 18%; 1.6% vs .9%), and hypokalemia (11% vs 3.8%; 1.3% vs 0.2%).

The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in MONARCH 3 for Verzenio plus anastrozole or letrozole vs anastrozole or letrozole, with a difference between arms of ≥2%, were diarrhea (81% vs 30%), fatigue (40% vs 32%), neutropenia (41% vs 2%), infections (39% vs 29%), nausea (39% vs 20%), abdominal pain (29% vs 12%), vomiting (28% vs 12%), anemia (28% vs 5%), alopecia (27% vs 11%), decreased appetite (24% vs 9%), leukopenia (21% vs 2%), creatinine increased (19% vs 4%), constipation (16% vs 12%), ALT increased (16% vs 7%), AST increased (15% vs 7%), rash (14% vs 5%), pruritus (13% vs 9%), cough (13% vs 9%), dyspnea (12% vs 6%), dizziness (11% vs 9%), weight decreased (10% vs 3.1%), influenza-like illness (10% vs 8%), and thrombocytopenia (10% vs 2%).

The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions that occurred in the Verzenio arm vs the placebo arm of MONARCH 3 were neutropenia (22% vs 1%), diarrhea (9% vs 1.2%), leukopenia (7% vs <1%)), increased ALT (6% vs 2%), and anemia (6% vs 1%).

Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for MONARCH 3 in ≥10% for Verzenio plus anastrozole or letrozole with a difference between arms of ≥2% were increased serum creatinine (98% vs 84%; 2.2% vs 0%), decreased white blood cells (82% vs 27%; 13% vs 0.6%), anemia (82% vs 28%; 1.6% vs 0%), decreased neutrophil count (80% vs 21%; 21.9% vs 2.6%), decreased lymphocyte count (53% vs 26%; 7.6% vs 1.9%), decreased platelet count (36% vs 12%; 1.9% vs 0.6%), increased ALT (48% vs 25%; 6.6% vs 1.9%), and increased AST (37% vs 23%; 3.8% vs 0.6%).

The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in MONARCH 2 for Verzenio plus fulvestrant vs fulvestrant, with a difference between arms of ≥2%, were diarrhea (86% vs 25%), neutropenia (46% vs 4%), fatigue (46% vs 32%), nausea (45% vs 23%), infections (43% vs 25%), abdominal pain (35% vs 16%), anemia (29% vs 4%), leukopenia (28% vs 2%), decreased appetite (27% vs 12%), vomiting (26% vs 10%), headache (20% vs 15%), dysgeusia (18% vs 2.7%), thrombocytopenia (16% vs 3%), alopecia (16% vs 1.8%), stomatitis (15% vs 10%), ALT increased (13% vs 5%), pruritus (13% vs 6%), cough (13% vs 11%), dizziness (12% vs 6%), AST increased (12% vs 7%), peripheral edema (12% vs 7%), creatinine increased (12% vs <1%), rash (11% vs 4.5%), pyrexia (11% vs 6%), and weight decreased (10% vs 2.2%).

The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions that occurred in the Verzenio arm vs the placebo arm of MONARCH 2 were neutropenia (25% vs 1%), diarrhea (13% vs 0.4%), leukopenia (9% vs 0%), anemia (7% vs 1%), and infections (5.7% vs 3.5%).

Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for MONARCH 2 in ≥10% for Verzenio plus fulvestrant with a difference between arms of ≥2% were increased serum creatinine (98% vs 74%; 1.2% vs 0%), decreased white blood cells (90% vs 33%; 23.7% vs .9%), decreased neutrophil count (87% vs 30%; 32.5% vs 4.2%), anemia (84% vs 34%; 2.6% vs .5%), decreased lymphocyte count (63% vs 32%; 12.2% vs 1.8%), decreased platelet count (53% vs 15%; 2.1% vs 0%), increased ALT (41% vs 32%; 4.6% vs 1.4%), and increased AST (37% vs 25%; 3.9% vs 4.2%).

The most common adverse reactions (all grades, ≥10%) observed in MONARCH 1 with Verzenio were diarrhea (90%), fatigue (65%), nausea (64%), decreased appetite (45%), abdominal pain (39%), neutropenia (37%), vomiting (35%), infections (31%), anemia (25%), thrombocytopenia (20%), headache (20%), cough (19%), constipation (17%), leukopenia (17%), arthralgia (15%), dry mouth (14%), weight decreased (14%), stomatitis (14%), creatinine increased (13%), alopecia (12%), dysgeusia (12%), pyrexia (11%), dizziness (11%), and dehydration (10%).

The most frequently reported ≥5% Grade 3 or 4 adverse reactions from MONARCH 1 with Verzenio were diarrhea (20%), neutropenia (24%), fatigue (13%), and leukopenia (5%).

Lab abnormalities (all grades; Grade 3 or 4) for MONARCH 1 with Verzenio were increased serum creatinine (99%; .8%), decreased white blood cells (91%; 28%), decreased neutrophil count (88%; 26.6%), anemia (69%; 0%), decreased lymphocyte count (42%; 13.8%), decreased platelet count (41%; 2.3%), increased ALT (31%; 3.1%), and increased AST (30%; 3.8%).

Strong and moderate CYP3A inhibitors increased the exposure of abemaciclib plus its active metabolites to a clinically meaningful extent and may lead to increased toxicity. Avoid concomitant use of ketoconazole. Ketoconazole is predicted to increase the AUC of abemaciclib by up to 16-fold. In patients with recommended starting doses of 200 mg twice daily or 150 mg twice daily, reduce the Verzenio dose to 100 mg twice daily with concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors other than ketoconazole. In patients who have had a dose reduction to 100 mg twice daily due to adverse reactions, further reduce the Verzenio dose to 50 mg twice daily with concomitant use of strong CYP3A inhibitors. If a patient taking Verzenio discontinues a strong CYP3A inhibitor, increase the Verzenio dose (after 3 to 5 half-lives of the inhibitor) to the dose that was used before starting the inhibitor. With concomitant use of moderate CYP3A inhibitors, monitor for adverse reactions and consider reducing the Verzenio dose in 50 mg decrements. Patients should avoid grapefruit products.

Avoid concomitant use of strong or moderate CYP3A inducers and consider alternative agents. Coadministration of strong or moderate CYP3A inducers decreased the plasma concentrations of abemaciclib plus its active metabolites and may lead to reduced activity.

With severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C), reduce the Verzenio dosing frequency to once daily. The pharmacokinetics of Verzenio in patients with severe renal impairment (CLcr <30 mL/min), end stage renal disease, or in patients on dialysis is unknown. No dosage adjustments are necessary in patients with mild or moderate hepatic (Child-Pugh A or B) and/or renal impairment (CLcr ≥30-89 mL/min).

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INDICATION FOR JAYPIRCA:

Jaypirca is a kinase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) after at least two lines of systemic therapy, including a BTK inhibitor.

This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on response rate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in a confirmatory trial.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR JAYPIRCA (pirtobrutinib)
Infections: Fatal and serious infections (including bacterial, viral, or fungal) and opportunistic infections have occurred in patients treated with Jaypirca. In the clinical trial, Grade ≥3 infections occurred in 17% of 583 patients with hematologic malignancies, most commonly pneumonia (9%); fatal infections occurred in 4.1% of patients. Sepsis (4.5%) and febrile neutropenia (2.9%) occurred. Opportunistic infections after Jaypirca treatment included, but are not limited to, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia and fungal infection. Consider prophylaxis, including vaccinations and antimicrobial prophylaxis, in patients at increased risk for infection, including opportunistic infections. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms, evaluate promptly, and treat appropriately. Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca.

Hemorrhage: Fatal and serious hemorrhage has occurred with Jaypirca. Major hemorrhage (Grade ≥3 bleeding or any central nervous system bleeding) occurred in 2.4% of 583 patients with hematologic malignancies treated with Jaypirca, including gastrointestinal hemorrhage; fatal hemorrhage occurred in 0.2% of patients. Bleeding of any grade, excluding bruising and petechiae, occurred in 14% of patients. Major hemorrhage occurred in patients taking Jaypirca with (0.7%) and without (1.7%) antithrombotic agents. Consider risks/benefits of co-administering antithrombotic agents with Jaypirca. Monitor patients for signs of bleeding. Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca. Consider benefit/risk of withholding Jaypirca 3-7 days pre- and post-surgery depending on type of surgery and bleeding risk.

Cytopenias: Grade 3 or 4 cytopenias, including neutropenia (24%), anemia (11%), and thrombocytopenia (11%), have developed in patients with hematologic malignancies treated with Jaypirca. In a clinical trial, Grade 4 neutropenia (13%) and Grade 4 thrombocytopenia (5%) developed. Monitor complete blood counts regularly during treatment. Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca.

Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter: Atrial fibrillation or flutter were reported in 2.7% of patients, with Grade 3 or 4 atrial fibrillation or flutter reported in 1% of 583 patients with hematologic malignancies treated with Jaypirca. Patients with cardiac risk factors such as hypertension or previous arrhythmias may be at increased risk. Monitor for signs and symptoms of arrhythmias (e.g., palpitations, dizziness, syncope, dyspnea) and manage appropriately. Based on severity, reduce dose, temporarily withhold, or permanently discontinue Jaypirca.

Second Primary Malignancies: Second primary malignancies, including non-skin carcinomas, developed in 6% of 583 patients with hematologic malignancies treated with Jaypirca monotherapy. The most frequent malignancy was non-melanoma skin cancer (3.8%). Other second primary malignancies included solid tumors (including genitourinary and breast cancers) and melanoma. Advise patients to use sun protection and monitor for development of second primary malignancies.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity: Based on animal findings, Jaypirca can cause fetal harm in pregnant women. Administration of pirtobrutinib to pregnant rats during organogenesis caused embryo-fetal toxicity, including embryo-fetal mortality and malformations at maternal exposures (AUC) approximately 3-times the recommended 200 mg/day dose. Advise pregnant women of potential risk to a fetus and females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for one week after last dose.

Adverse Reactions (ARs) in Patients with Mantle Cell Lymphoma Who Received Jaypirca
Serious ARs occurred in 38% of patients. Serious ARs occurring in ≥2% of patients were pneumonia (14%), COVID-19 (4.7%), musculoskeletal pain (3.9%), hemorrhage (2.3%), pleural effusion (2.3%), and sepsis (2.3%). Fatal ARs within 28 days of last dose of Jaypirca occurred in 7% of patients, most commonly due to infections (4.7%), including COVID-19 (3.1%).

Dose Modifications and Discontinuations: ARs led to dosage reductions in 4.7%, treatment interruption in 32%, and permanent discontinuation of Jaypirca in 9% of patients. ARs resulting in dosage modification in >5% of patients included pneumonia and neutropenia. ARs resulting in permanent discontinuation of Jaypirca in >1% of patients included pneumonia.

ARs (all Grades %; Grade 3-4 %) in ≥10% of Patients: fatigue (29; 1.6), musculoskeletal pain (27; 3.9), diarrhea (19; -), edema (18; 0.8), dyspnea (17; 2.3), pneumonia (16; 14), bruising (16; -), peripheral neuropathy (14; 0.8), cough (14; -), rash (14; -), fever (13; -), constipation (13; -), arthritis/arthralgia (12; 0.8), hemorrhage (11; 3.1), abdominal pain (11; 0.8), nausea (11; -), upper respiratory tract infections (10; 0.8), dizziness (10; -).

Select Laboratory Abnormalities (all Grades %; Grade 3 or 4 %) that Worsened from Baseline in ≥10% of Patients: hemoglobin decreased (42; 9), platelet count decreased (39; 14), neutrophil count decreased (36; 16), lymphocyte count decreased (32; 15), creatinine increased (30; 1.6), calcium decreased (19; 1.6), AST increased (17; 1.6), potassium decreased (13; 1.6), sodium decreased (13; -), lipase increased (12; 4.4), alkaline phosphatase increased (11; -), ALT increased (11; 1.6), potassium increased (11; 0.8). Grade 4 laboratory abnormalities in >5% of patients included neutrophils decreased (10), platelets decreased (7), lymphocytes decreased (6).

All grade ARs with higher frequencies in the total BRUIN population of patients with hematologic malignancies (n=583) were decreased neutrophil count (41%), bruising (20%), diarrhea (20%).

Drug Interactions
Strong CYP3A Inhibitors: Concomitant use with Jaypirca increased pirtobrutinib systemic exposure, which may increase risk of Jaypirca adverse reactions. Avoid use of strong CYP3A inhibitors during Jaypirca treatment. If concomitant use is unavoidable, reduce Jaypirca dosage according to the approved labeling.

Strong or Moderate CYP3A Inducers: Concomitant use with Jaypirca decreased pirtobrutinib systemic exposure, which may reduce Jaypirca efficacy. Avoid concomitant use of Jaypirca with strong or moderate CYP3A inducers. If concomitant use with moderate CYP3A inducers is unavoidable, increase the Jaypirca dosage according to the approved labeling.

Sensitive CYP2C8, CYP2C19, CYP3A, P-gP, BCRP Substrates: Concomitant use with Jaypirca increased their plasma concentrations, which may increase risk of adverse reactions related to these substrates for drugs that are sensitive to minimal concentration changes. Follow recommendations for these sensitive substrates in their approved labeling.

Use in Special Populations

Pregnancy and Lactation: Inform pregnant women of potential for Jaypirca to cause fetal harm. Verify pregnancy status in females of reproductive potential prior to starting Jaypirca and advise use of effective contraception during treatment and for one week after last dose. Presence of pirtobrutinib in human milk and effects on the breastfed child or on milk production is unknown. Advise women not to breastfeed while taking Jaypirca and for one week after last dose.

Geriatric Use: In the pooled safety population of patients with hematologic malignancies, 392 (67%) were ≥65 years of age. Patients aged ≥65 years experienced higher rates of Grade ≥3 ARs and serious ARs compared to patients <65 years of age.

Renal Impairment: Severe renal impairment (eGFR 15-29 mL/min) increases pirtobrutinib exposure. Reduce Jaypirca dosage in patients with severe renal impairment according to the approved labeling. No dosage adjustment is recommended in patients with mild or moderate renal impairment.

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Deciphera Pharmaceuticals Announces Eight Presentations Highlighting Discovery Research Programs at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023

On March 14, 2023 Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCPH), a biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing important new medicines to improve the lives of people with cancer, reported the presentation of eight posters at the upcoming AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting 2023, taking place in Orlando, Florida on April 14-19, 2023 (Press release, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, MAR 14, 2023, View Source [SID1234628646]). The Company will also host a virtual investor event on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 PM ET.

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"We are excited to share new preclinical data that demonstrate the breadth and depth of our research capabilities based on our proprietary switch-control kinase inhibitor platform and its ability to generate new opportunities for potential first- and best-in-class kinase inhibitors," said Steve Hoerter, President and Chief Executive Officer of Deciphera. "At the upcoming AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) meeting, we look forward to presenting preclinical data supporting our next Investigational New Drug (IND) candidate, DCC-3084, a potential best-in-class pan-RAF inhibitor that broadly inhibits Class I, II, and III BRAF mutations, BRAF fusions, and BRAF/CRAF heterodimers. In addition, we will present preclinical data on our ULK inhibitor, DCC-3116, in combination with QINLOCK in gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) and in combination with encorafenib and cetuximab in colorectal cancer that strongly support two new dose escalation combination studies that we expect to initiate in the second half of this year."

Mr. Hoerter continued, "We continue to expand our leadership position in GIST with the addition of our newest development candidate, DCC-3009, a potential best-in-class pan-KIT inhibitor, which preclinically has demonstrated its ability to potently and very selectively inhibit the broad spectrum of known primary and secondary drug-resistant mutations in GIST, spanning KIT exons 9, 11, 13, 14, 17, and 18. Finally, we are excited to share initial preclinical data on two new programs, GCN2 and PERK, two novel targets focused on the integrated stress response, which is a major adaptive stress response pathway in cancer."

Copies of the abstracts are available on AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper)’s website. Presentation details are as follows:

Poster Number: 4872
Title: DCC-3116, a first-in-class selective inhibitor of ULK1/2 kinases and autophagy, in combination with the KIT inhibitor ripretinib induces complete regressions in GIST preclinical models
Presenter: Madhumita Bogdan, Ph.D., Senior Principal Investigator, Biological Sciences, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Session Date: Tuesday, April 18
Session Time: 1:30 – 5:00 PM ET

Poster Number: 1377
Title: DCC-3116, a first-in-class selective inhibitor of ULK1/2 kinases and autophagy, synergizes with encorafenib and cetuximab in BRAF V600E mutant colorectal cancer models
Presenter: Madhumita Bogdan, Ph.D., Senior Principal Investigator, Biological Sciences, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Session Date: Monday, April 17
Session Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Poster Number: 4033
Title: Pan-exon mutant KIT inhibitor DCC-3009 demonstrates tumor regressions in preclinical gastrointestinal stromal tumor models
Presenter: Bryan Smith, Ph.D., Vice President, Biological Sciences, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Session Date: Tuesday, April 18
Session Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Poster Number: 4045
Title: DCC-3084, a RAF dimer inhibitor, broadly inhibits BRAF class I, II, III, BRAF fusions, and RAS-driven solid tumors leading to tumor regression in preclinical models
Presenter: Stacie Bulfer, Ph.D., Senior Director, Biological Sciences, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Session Date: Tuesday, April 18
Session Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Poster Number: 4938
Title: DP-9024, an investigational small molecule modulator of the Integrated Stress Response kinase GCN2, synergizes with asparaginase therapy in leukemic tumors
Presenter: Qi Groer, M.S., Scientist, Biological Sciences, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Session Date: Tuesday, April 18
Session Time: 1:30 – 5:00 PM ET

Poster Number: 1639
Title: DP-9149, an investigational small molecule modulator of the Integrated Stress Response kinase GCN2, pre-clinically causes solid tumor growth inhibition as a single agent and regression in combination with standard of care agents
Presenter: Gada Al-Ani, Ph.D., Senior Principal Investigator, Biological Sciences, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Session Date: Monday, April 17
Session Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Poster Number: 1640
Title: DP-9024, an investigational small molecule modulator of the Integrated Stress Response kinase PERK, causes B-cell cancer growth inhibition as single agent and in combination with standard-of-care agents
Presenter: Gada Al-Ani, Ph.D., Senior Principal Investigator, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Session Date: Monday, April 17
Session Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Poster Number: 1613
Title: Dimerization-induced activation of the Integrated Stress Response kinase PERK by an investigational small molecule modulator, DP-9024
Presenter: Aaron Rudeen, Ph.D., Senior Scientist, Deciphera Pharmaceuticals
Session Date: Monday, April 17
Session Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET

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Deciphera will host a virtual investor event on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 PM ET. The event may be accessed by registering at View Source A webcast of the event will be available in the "Events and Presentations" page in the "Investors" section of the Company’s website at View Source The archived webcast will be available on the Company’s website within 24 hours after the event and will be available for 30 days following the event.

Decibel Therapeutics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results and Corporate Update

On March 14, 2023 Decibel Therapeutics (Nasdaq: DBTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to discovering and developing transformative treatments to restore and improve hearing and balance, reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2022 and provided a corporate update (Press release, Decibel Therapeutics, MAR 14, 2023, View Source [SID1234628645]).

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"I am incredibly pleased with the progress Decibel made throughout 2022. We believe the clearance of our IND and CTA for DB-OTO supports our belief that AAV gene therapy is an ideal modality for the inner ear. We remain on track to initiate CHORD, the global Phase 1/2 clinical trial of DB-OTO in the first half of the year, evaluating DB-OTO in pediatric patients of diverse ages, including infants two years of age and younger. Beyond our clinical stage product candidates, we are making encouraging progress on our other programs and platform and were pleased to present data supporting the selection of a product candidate for our GJB2 program. GJB2-related hearing loss is the leading cause of autosomal recessive, non-syndromic, congenital hearing loss worldwide. We believe cell-selective expression of GJB2 will be critical for future success of any gene therapy targeting GJB2-related hearing loss, and the identification of gene regulatory elements to confer this precise expression showcases the strength of our platform," said Laurence Reid, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of Decibel. "In June 2022, we reported positive data from an interim analysis of our Phase 1b clinical trial of DB-020, supporting both its potential benefit and the integrated capabilities Decibel has implemented to develop innovative therapeutics for conditions of the inner ear. As we look ahead, we remain deeply committed to our mission of restoring and improving hearing and balance for those in need."

Pipeline Highlights and Upcoming Milestones:

Gene Therapies for Congenital, Monogenic Hearing Loss

Received Investigational New Drug (IND) Application and Clinical Trial Application (CTA) Clearance and On Track for Phase 1/2 Trial Initiation:
DB-OTO is an AAV-based dual-vector gene therapy product candidate designed to be delivered one time to selectively express functional otoferlin (OTOF) in the inner hair cells of individuals with OTOF deficiency with the goal of enabling the ear to transmit sound to the brain and enable durable, physiological hearing. Decibel is developing DB-OTO in collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and retains global commercial rights to the product candidate.
In October 2022, Decibel received clearance from the FDA for its IND application to initiate CHORD, a Phase 1/2 clinical trial in pediatric patients of DB-OTO. Additionally, in January 2023, Decibel announced authorization of its CTA by the United Kingdom Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for its CTA for the trial. Decibel plans to initiate the CHORD clinical trial of DB-OTO in pediatric patients in the first half of 2023.
Decibel expects that the first two patients in the U.S. will be as young as seven years of age and that participants in the U.K. will be infants two years of age and younger.
CTA Application Filed for DB-OTO in Spain: In November 2022, Decibel announced the submission of its CTA to the Spanish Agency of Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) to open sites in Spain for CHORD.
Presented New Non-Clinical Data of DB-OTO at the 46th Annual Association for Research in Otolaryngology (ARO) MidWinter Meeting: In February 2023, Decibel presented new non-clinical data supporting the strong safety profile of DB-OTO, Decibel’s lead gene therapy product candidate. In Good Laboratory Practices ("GLP") studies, Decibel did not observe any adverse DB-OTO-related findings in otic or non-otic tissues across any evaluation of OTOF-deficient mice or non-human primates.
Identified Product Candidate for AAV.103 GJB2-Related Hearing Loss Program: In February 2023, Decibel presented preclinical data at ARO on its AAV.103 gene therapy program designed to restore hearing in individuals with mutations in the gap junction beta-2 (GJB2) gene, the leading cause of autosomal recessive, non-syndromic, congenital hearing loss worldwide. In the data presented, selective targeting of GJB2-expressing cells resulted in robust and durable hearing restoration in a mouse model of GJB2 deficiency. Decibel is developing the AAV.103 program in collaboration with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and retains global commercial rights to the program.
Otoprotection Therapeutic

Provided Interim Analysis Update on DB-020 Phase 1b Clinical Trial: In February 2023, Decibel presented additional data from the interim analysis of the Phase 1b clinical trial of DB-020 in patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. The Company continues to explore strategic opportunities to advance development of DB-020 and expects to consult with regulatory authorities in 2023 regarding its clinical development plan.
Corporate Update:

Board of Directors Update: In October 2022, Decibel announced the appointment of Kevin F. McLaughlin to its Board of Directors.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results:

Cash Position: As of December 31, 2022, cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities were $104.6 million, compared to $162.3 million as of December 31, 2021.
Research and Development Expenses: Research and development expenses were $11.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $8.0 million for the same period in 2021. Research and development expenses were $40.3 million for the full year 2022, compared to $29.8 million for the full year 2021. The increase in research and development expenses for the fourth quarter and full year 2022 were primarily due to additional costs to advance DB-OTO in support of the Company’s IND and CTA filings, higher clinical development costs to support its upcoming Phase 1/2 clinical trial of DB-OTO, higher research costs related to its other preclinical gene therapy programs and higher personnel-related costs due to increased headcount, wages and stock-based compensation.
General and Administrative Expenses: General and administrative expenses were $4.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to $4.9 million for the same period in 2021. General and administrative expenses were $23.6 million for the full year 2022, compared to $20.4 million for the full year 2021. The increase in general and administrative expenses for the full year 2022 was primarily due to higher professional fees including external consulting, advisory, legal and audit services, as well as higher personnel-related costs due to increased headcount, wages and stock-based compensation.
Financial Guidance:

Based on its current operating and development plans, Decibel believes that its cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2022 will fund its operating expenses into the first half of 2024.

Curium confirms no supply challenges in North America and Europe for its ECLIPSE Phase 3 clinical trial

On March 14, 2023 Curium, a world leader in nuclear medicine, reported that the company has no foreseeable supply challenges of 177Lu-PSMA-I&T for the company’s ECLIPSE Phase 3 clinical trial (NCT05204927) ongoing in the USA, France, Spain, and Italy (Press release, Curium, MAR 14, 2023, View Source [SID1234628644]). Since patient enrollment started in March 2022, the ECLIPSE Phase 3 trial has experienced reliable and uninterrupted supply of 177Lu-PSMA-I&T.

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ECLIPSE is a Phase 3, multi-center, open-label, randomized clinical trial comparing the safety and efficacy of 177Lu-PSMA-I&T versus hormone therapy in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Sakir Mutevelic, MD, MSc, Chief Medical Officer at Curium commented: "We continue to make strong progress in conducting our ECLIPSE Phase 3 clinical trial in North America and in Europe. Reliability of clinical trial supply is extremely important for our patients and investigators, and we are pleased to confirm that our clinical trial supply with 177Lu-PSMA-I&T remains uninterrupted. Curium is committed to the ECLIPSE clinical trial as well as our other ongoing clinical trials in oncology to further our mission of redefining the experience of cancer through our trusted legacy in nuclear medicine."

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Corvus Pharmaceuticals to Present New CPI-818 Data Demonstrating the Potential of ITK Inhibition as a Treatment for Solid Tumors at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting

On March 14, 2023 Corvus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: CRVS), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, reported that it will present new data for CPI-818, the Company’s ITK inhibitor, at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) (Free AACR Whitepaper) Annual Meeting, which is taking place April 14-19, 2023 in Orlando, FL (Press release, Corvus Pharmaceuticals, MAR 14, 2023, View Source [SID1234628643]).

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The data demonstrates that in a murine syngeneic CT26 colon cancer model, single-agent CPI-818 showed anti-tumor activity, and when CPI-818 was combined with suboptimal doses of anti-PD1 and anti-CTLA4 therapy, 100% of treated animals achieved complete tumor elimination. In addition, this triplet combination achieved durable anti-tumor immune memory demonstrated by the introduction and complete elimination of new CT26 tumor cells in already treated animals. Corvus believes these findings provide the foundation for potential future human clinical trials of CPI-818 for the treatment of solid tumors.

"We have prioritized the development of CPI-818 given its broad potential across oncology and immune disease," said Richard A. Miller, M.D., co-founder, president and chief executive officer of Corvus. "Our strategy is similar to the development of BTK inhibitors, starting in lymphoma, where we have established CPI-818’s safety and activity profile with plans to explore other oncology and immune disease indications. The new data that will be presented at AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) we believe provides the foundation for CPI-818 to be studied as a treatment for solid tumors. It shows that selective ITK inhibition modulates the immune response to be more active against tumor cells, which may enable the next generation of tumor immunotherapy."

CPI-818 is currently being studied in a Phase 1/1b clinical trial as a single agent therapy in patients with relapsed T cell lymphoma (TCL). Data from this study has shown that CPI-818 induces Th1 skewing, which is the maturation of T cells into mature effector T cells that are capable of eliminating cancer cells and viral infected cells. The data to be presented at AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper) further explores the mechanisms behind these properties, demonstrating that anti-tumor activity required CD8+ T cells, and that treatment with CPI-818 increased CD8+ T effector cell tumor infiltration. In addition, levels of several exhaustion makers were down-regulated by treatment with CPI-818, suggesting that inhibition of ITK by CPI-818 produces favorable changes in the tumor microenvironment that could enhance anti-tumor immune system activity.

Details regarding the CPI-818 poster presentation at AACR (Free AACR Whitepaper), which will be available in the poster hall and the Corvus website, are as follows:

Date and Time: Monday, April 17, 2023, from 9:00 am – 12:30 PM ET

Title: Selective ITK blockade induces antitumor responses and enhances efficacy to immune checkpoint inhibitors in preclinical models

Abstract #: 1813

Presenter: Lih-Yun Hsu, Ph.D., Director of Immunology, Corvus Pharmaceuticals