RYBREVANT® (amivantamab-vmjw) plus LAZCLUZE™ (lazertinib) show strong favorable overall survival trend versus osimertinib in EGFR-mutated advanced lung cancer

On September 8, 2024 Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) reported longer follow-up data from the landmark Phase 3 MARIPOSA study which showed first-line treatment with RYBREVANT (amivantamab-vmjw) combined with LAZCLUZE (lazertinib) provided consistent benefit across long-term outcomes compared to osimertinib monotherapy in adult patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) exon 19 deletions (ex19del) or L858R substitution mutations (Press release, Johnson & Johnson, SEP 8, 2024, View Source [SID1234646414]). The data show a strong and improving overall survival (OS) trend favoring RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE at approximately three years of follow-up. These results were presented in a late-breaking oral presentation at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) (Abstract #1146).1

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At three years (a median follow-up of 31.1 months), 61 percent of patients receiving RYBREVANT plus LACLUZE were alive compared to 53 percent of those treated with osimertinib based on an analysis performed at the request of a health authority (Median OS not estimable vs 37.3 months; hazard ratio [HR], 0.77; [95 percent confidence interval [CI], 0.61-0.96]; nominal P=0.019). Overall survival will continue to be assessed with longer term follow-up as a key secondary endpoint. The primary efficacy outcome measure was progression-free survival (PFS) as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR).1

"By combining the multi-targeted mechanism of RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE, a central nervous system-penetrant third-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor, we are advancing a chemotherapy-free regimen for the first-line treatment of patients with EGFR-mutant NSCLC. This approach blocks EGFR and MET pathways and leverages the immune system, offering patients an opportunity for prolonged benefits," said Shirish M. Gadgeel, M.D., Chief of Division of Hematology and Oncology, Associate Director at Henry Ford Cancer Institute and presenting author.* "Even more encouraging is the marked improvement in the hazard ratio and the ongoing separation of survival curves, showing an eight percent improvement at three years for RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE compared to osimertinib. This supports the long-term benefit of the combination as a first-line treatment option in this setting."

Results further showed RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE demonstrated a trend toward improved central nervous system disease control compared to osimertinib at three years (HR, 0.82; [95 percent CI, 0.62-1.09]; nominal P=0.165). At the three-year landmark, intracranial PFS was double for RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE versus osimertinib (38 percent vs 18 percent, respectively). More patients remained on treatment at three years with the RYBREVANT combination compared to osimertinib (40 percent vs 29 percent, respectively; HR, 0.80; [95 percent CI, 0.68-0.96]; nominal P=0.014). Additionally, more patients receiving RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE at the three-year follow-up had not started a subsequent therapy versus osimertinib (45 percent vs 32 percent, respectively; HR, 0.77; [95 percent CI, 0.65-0.93]; nominal P=0.005). Progression-free survival after first subsequent therapy was 57 percent for the RYBREVANT combination compared to 49 percent for osimertinib (HR, 0.73; [95 percent CI, 0.59-0.91]; nominal P=0.004).1

"Promising results like these presented at WCLC reinforce our mission to improve the lives of patients diagnosed with lung cancer," said Joshua Bauml, M.D., Vice President, Lung Cancer Disease Area Stronghold Leader, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. "We are encouraged by the favorable overall survival trend observed with RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE and are eager to see how these data evolve as we continue to follow patients over time."

As previously reported in the MARIPOSA study, the safety profile was consistent with the safety profiles of the individual treatments. The rate of discontinuation of all study treatments due to treatment-related adverse events for RYBREVANT plus LAZCLUZE was 10 percent. The rate of interstitial lung disease (including pneumonitis) was less than three percent in both arms.2

In August 2024, RYBREVANT combined with LAZCLUZE was approved following a Priority Review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a first-line therapy for patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC based on the favorable efficacy and safety profile demonstrated in this study.

About the MARIPOSA Study

MARIPOSA (NCT04487080), which enrolled 1,074 patients, is a randomized, Phase 3 study evaluating RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE versus osimertinib and versus LAZCLUZE alone in first-line treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR ex19del or L858R substitution mutations. The primary endpoint of the study is PFS (using RECIST v1.1 guidelines) as assessed by BICR. Secondary endpoints include OS, overall response rate (ORR), duration of response (DOR), second progression-free survival (PFS2) and intracranial PFS.3

About RYBREVANT

RYBREVANT (amivantamab-vmjw), a fully-human bispecific antibody targeting EGFR and MET with immune cell-directing activity, is approved in the U.S., Europe, and in other markets around the world as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test, whose disease has progressed on or after platinum-based chemotherapy.4

RYBREVANT is approved in the U.S., Europe and in markets around the world in combination with chemotherapy (carboplatin and pemetrexed) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test.

RYBREVANT is approved in the U.S. in combination with LAZCLUZE (lazertinib) for the first-line treatment of adult patients with locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or L858R substitution mutations, as detected by an FDA-approved test. A marketing authorization application (MAA) and type II extension of indication application were submitted to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) seeking approval of LAZCLUZE in combination with RYBREVANT based on the MARIPOSA study.

In November 2023, Johnson & Johnson submitted a supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) to the U.S. FDA for RYBREVANT in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of patients with EGFR-mutated NSCLC who progressed on or after osimertinib based on the MARIPOSA-2 study. This indication was approved in Europe in August 2024.

In June 2024, Johnson & Johnson submitted a BLA to the U.S. FDA for the subcutaneous formulation of RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE for all currently approved or submitted indications of intravenous (IV) RYBREVANT in certain patients with NSCLC. A submission for the extension of the RYBREVANT marketing authorization (line extension) was also submitted to the EMA seeking approval for this indication.

The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for NSCLC§ prefer next-generation sequencing–based strategies over polymerase chain reaction–based approaches for the detection of EGFR exon 20 insertion variants. The NCCN Guidelines include:

Amivantamab-vmjw (RYBREVANT) plus chemotherapy as a preferred (Category 1 preferred recommendation) subsequent therapy for patients with locally advanced or metastatic NCSLC with EGFR exon 19 deletions or exon 21 L858R mutations who experienced disease progression after treatment with Osimertinib.5 †‡
Amivantamab-vmjw (RYBREVANT) plus carboplatin and pemetrexed as a preferred (Category 1 preferred recommendation) first-line therapy in treatment-naive patients with newly diagnosed advanced or metastatic EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation-positive advanced NSCLC, or as a subsequent therapy option (Category 2A recommendation) for patients that have progressed on or after platinum-based chemotherapy with or without immunotherapy and have EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation-positive advanced NSCLC.5 †‡
Amivantamab-vmjw (RYBREVANT) as a subsequent therapy option (Category 2A recommendation) for patients that have progressed on or after platinum-based chemotherapy with or without an immunotherapy and have EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation-positive NSCLC.5 †‡
In addition to the Phase 3 MARIPOSA study, RYBREVANT is being studied in multiple clinical trials in NSCLC, including:

The Phase 3 MARIPOSA-2 (NCT04988295) study assessing the efficacy of RYBREVANT (with or without LAZCLUZE) and carboplatin-pemetrexed versus carboplatin-pemetrexed alone in patients with locally advanced or metastatic EGFR ex19del or L858R substitution NSCLC after disease progression on or after osimertinib.6
The Phase 3 PAPILLON (NCT04538664) study assessing RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin-pemetrexed versus chemotherapy alone in the first-line treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic NSCLC with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations.7
The Phase 3 PALOMA-3 (NCT05388669) study assessing LAZCLUZE with subcutaneous amivantamab compared to intravenous amivantamab in patients with EGFR-mutated advanced or metastatic NSCLC.8
The Phase 2 PALOMA-2 (NCT05498428) study assessing subcutaneous amivantamab in patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors including EGFR-mutated NSCLC.9
The Phase 1 PALOMA (NCT04606381) study assessing the feasibility of subcutaneous administration of amivantamab based on safety and pharmacokinetics and to determine a dose, dose regimen and formulation for amivantamab subcutaneous delivery.10
The Phase 1 CHRYSALIS (NCT02609776) study evaluating RYBREVANT in patients with advanced NSCLC.11
The Phase 1/1b CHRYSALIS-2 (NCT04077463) study evaluating RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE and LAZCLUZE as a monotherapy in patients with advanced NSCLC with EGFR.12
The Phase 1/2 METalmark (NCT05488314) study assessing RYBREVANT and capmatinib combination therapy in locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC.13
The Phase 1/2 PolyDamas (NCT05908734) study assessing RYBREVANT and cetrelimab combination therapy in locally advanced or metastatic NSCLC.14
The Phase 2 SKIPPirr study (NCT05663866) exploring how to decrease the incidence and/or severity of first-dose infusion-related reactions with RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE in relapsed or refractory EGFR-mutated advanced or metastatic NSCLC.15
The Phase 1/2 swalloWTail (NCT06532032) study assessing RYBREVANT and docetaxel combination therapy in patients with metastatic NSCLC.16
The Phase 1b/2 OrigAMI-1 (NCT05379595) study assessing RYBREVANT monotherapy and in addition to standard-of-care chemotherapy in patients with advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer.17
The Phase 1b/2 OrigAMI-4 (NCT06385080) study assessing RYBREVANT monotherapy and in addition to standard-of-care therapeutic agents in patients with recurrent/metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.18
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About LAZCLUZE

In 2018, Janssen Biotech, Inc., entered into a license and collaboration agreement with Yuhan Corporation for the development of LAZCLUZE (marketed as LACLAZA in Korea). LAZCLUZE is an oral, third-generation, brain-penetrant EGFR TKI that targets both the T790M mutation and activating EGFR mutations while sparing wild-type EGFR. An analysis of the efficacy and safety of LAZCLUZE from the Phase 3 LASER301 study was published in The Journal of Clinical Oncology in 2023.

About Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Worldwide, lung cancer is one of the most common cancers, with NSCLC making up 80 to 85 percent of all lung cancer cases.19,20 The main subtypes of NSCLC are adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and large cell carcinoma.21 Among the most common driver mutations in NSCLC are alterations in EGFR, which is a receptor tyrosine kinase controlling cell growth and division.22 EGFR mutations are present in 10 to 15 percent of Western patients with NSCLC with adenocarcinoma histology and occur in 40 to 50 percent of Asian patients.21,22,23,24,25,26 EGFR ex19del or EGFR L858R mutations are the most common EGFR mutations.27 The five- year survival rate for all people with advanced NSCLC and EGFR mutations treated with EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) is less than 20 percent.28,29 EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations are the third most prevalent activating EGFR mutation.30 Patients with EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations have a real-world five-year overall survival (OS) of eight percent in the frontline setting, which is worse than patients with EGFR ex19del or L858R mutations, who have a real-world five-year OS of 19 percent.31

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION4,32

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

Infusion-Related Reactions

RYBREVANT can cause infusion-related reactions (IRR); signs and symptoms of IRR include dyspnea, flushing, fever, chills, nausea, chest discomfort, hypotension, and vomiting. The median time to IRR onset is approximately 1 hour.

RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE

RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE can cause infusion-related reactions. In MARIPOSA (n=421), IRRs occurred in 63% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, including Grade 3 in 5% and Grade 4 in 1% of patients. The incidence of infusion modifications due to IRR was 54% of patients, and IRRs leading to dose reduction of RYBREVANT occurred in 0.7% of patients. Infusion-related reactions leading to permanent discontinuation of RYBREVANT occurred in 4.5% of patients receiving RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE.

RYBREVANT with Carboplatin and Pemetrexed

In PAPILLON (n=151), infusion-related reactions occurred in 42% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, including Grade 3 (1.3%) adverse reactions. The incidence of infusion modifications due to IRR was 40%, and 0.7% of patients permanently discontinued RYBREVANT.

RYBREVANT as a Single Agent

In CHRYSALIS (n=302), IRR occurred in 66% of patients treated with RYBREVANT. Among patients receiving treatment on Week 1 Day 1, 65% experienced an IRR, while the incidence of IRR was 3.4% with the Day 2 infusion, 0.4% with the Week 2 infusion, and cumulatively 1.1% with subsequent infusions. Of the reported IRRs, 97% were Grade 1-2, 2.2% were Grade 3, and 0.4% were Grade 4. The median time to onset was 1 hour (range 0.1 to 18 hours) after start of infusion. The incidence of infusion modifications due to IRR was 62% and 1.3% of patients permanently discontinued RYBREVANT due to IRR.

Premedicate with antihistamines, antipyretics, and glucocorticoids and infuse RYBREVANT as recommended. Administer RYBREVANT via a peripheral line on Week 1 and Week 2 to reduce the risk of infusion-related reactions. Monitor patients for signs and symptoms of infusion reactions during RYBREVANT infusion in a setting where cardiopulmonary resuscitation medication and equipment are available. Interrupt infusion if IRR is suspected. Reduce the infusion rate or permanently discontinue RYBREVANT based on severity.

Interstitial Lung Disease/Pneumonitis

RYBREVANT can cause severe and fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis.

RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE

In MARIPOSA, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 3.1% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, including Grade 3 in 1.0% and Grade 4 in 0.2% of patients. There was one fatal case (0.2%) of ILD/pneumonitis and 2.9% of patients permanently discontinued RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE due to ILD/pneumonitis.

RYBREVANT with Carboplatin and Pemetrexed

In PAPILLON, Grade 3 ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 2.6% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, all patients required permanent discontinuation.

RYBREVANT as a Single Agent

In CHRYSALIS, ILD/pneumonitis occurred in 3.3% of patients treated with RYBREVANT, with 0.7% of patients experiencing Grade 3 ILD/pneumonitis. Three patients (1%) discontinued RYBREVANT due to ILD/pneumonitis.

Monitor patients for new or worsening symptoms indicative of ILD/pneumonitis (e.g., dyspnea, cough, fever). For patients receiving RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, immediately withhold both drugs in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue if ILD/pneumonitis is confirmed. For patients receiving RYBREVANT as a single agent or in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, immediately withhold RYBREVANT in patients with suspected ILD/pneumonitis and permanently discontinue if ILD/pneumonitis is confirmed.

Venous Thromboembolic (VTE) Events with Concomitant Use of RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE

RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE can cause serious and fatal venous thromboembolic (VTEs) events, including deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The majority of these events occurred during the first four months of therapy.

In MARIPOSA, VTEs occurred in 36% of patients receiving RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, including Grade 3 in 10% and Grade 4 in 0.5% of patients. On-study VTEs occurred in 1.2% of patients (n=5) while receiving anticoagulation therapy. There were two fatal cases of VTE (0.5%), 9% of patients had VTE leading to dose interruptions of RYBREVANT, and 7% of patients had VTE leading to dose interruptions of LAZCLUZE; 1% of patients had VTE leading to dose reductions of RYBREVANT, and 0.5% of patients had VTE leading to dose reductions of LAZCLUZE; 3.1% of patients had VTE leading to permanent discontinuation of RYBREVANT, and 1.9% of patients had VTE leading to permanent discontinuation of LAZCLUZE. The median time to onset of VTEs was 84 days (range: 6 to 777).

Administer prophylactic anticoagulation for the first four months of treatment. The use of Vitamin K antagonists is not recommended. Monitor for signs and symptoms of VTE events and treat as medically appropriate.

Withhold RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE based on severity. Once anticoagulant treatment has been initiated, resume RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE at the same dose level at the discretion of the healthcare provider. In the event of VTE recurrence despite therapeutic anticoagulation, permanently discontinue RYBREVANT and continue treatment with LAZCLUZE at the same dose level at the discretion of the healthcare provider.

Dermatologic Adverse Reactions

RYBREVANT can cause severe rash including toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), dermatitis acneiform, pruritus, and dry skin.

RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE

In MARIPOSA, rash occurred in 86% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, including Grade 3 in 26% of patients. The median time to onset of rash was 14 days (range: 1 to 556 days). Rash leading to dose interruptions occurred in 37% of patients for RYBREVANT and 30% for LAZCLUZE, rash leading to dose reductions occurred in 23% of patients for RYBREVANT and 19% for LAZCLUZE, and rash leading to permanent discontinuation occurred in 5% of patients for RYBREVANT and 1.7% for LAZCLUZE.

RYBREVANT with Carboplatin and Pemetrexed

In PAPILLON, rash occurred in 89% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, including Grade 3 (19%) adverse reactions. Rash leading to dose reductions occurred in 19% of patients, and 2% permanently discontinued RYBREVANT and 1.3% discontinued pemetrexed.

RYBREVANT as a Single Agent

In CHRYSALIS, rash occurred in 74% of patients treated with RYBREVANT as a single agent, including Grade 3 rash in 3.3% of patients. The median time to onset of rash was 14 days (range: 1 to 276 days). Rash leading to dose reduction occurred in 5% of patients, and RYBREVANT was permanently discontinued due to rash in 0.7% of patients.

Toxic epidermal necrolysis occurred in one patient (0.3%) treated with RYBREVANT as a single agent.

Instruct patients to limit sun exposure during and for 2 months after treatment with RYBREVANT or LAZCLUZE in combination with RYBREVANT. Advise patients to wear protective clothing and use broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen. Alcohol-free (e.g., isopropanol-free, ethanol-free) emollient cream is recommended for dry skin.

When initiating RYBREVANT treatment with or without LAZCLUZE, administer alcohol-free emollient cream to reduce the risk of dermatologic adverse reactions. Consider prophylactic measures (e.g. use of oral antibiotics) to reduce the risk of dermatologic reactions. If skin reactions develop, start topical corticosteroids and topical and/or oral antibiotics. For Grade 3 reactions, add oral steroids and consider dermatologic consultation. Promptly refer patients presenting with severe rash, atypical appearance or distribution, or lack of improvement within 2 weeks to a dermatologist. For patients receiving RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, withhold, dose reduce or permanently discontinue both drugs based on severity. For patients receiving RYBREVANT as a single agent or in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, withhold, dose reduce or permanently discontinue RYBREVANT based on severity.

Ocular Toxicity

RYBREVANT can cause ocular toxicity including keratitis, blepharitis, dry eye symptoms, conjunctival redness, blurred vision, visual impairment, ocular itching, eye pruritus, and uveitis.

RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE

In MARIPOSA, ocular toxicity occurred in 16% of patients treated with RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, including Grade 3 or 4 ocular toxicity in 0.7% of patients. Withhold, reduce the dose, or permanently discontinue RYBREVANT and continue LAZCLUZE based on severity.

RYBREVANT with Carboplatin and Pemetrexed

In PAPILLON, ocular toxicity including blepharitis, dry eye, conjunctival redness, blurred vision, and eye pruritus occurred in 9%. All events were Grade 1-2.

RYBREVANT as a Single Agent

In CHRYSALIS, keratitis occurred in 0.7% and uveitis occurred in 0.3% of patients treated with RYBREVANT. All events were Grade 1-2.

Promptly refer patients with new or worsening eye symptoms to an ophthalmologist. Withhold, dose reduce or permanently discontinue RYBREVANT based on severity.

Embryo-Fetal Toxicity

Based on its mechanism of action and findings from animal models, RYBREVANT and LAZCLUZE can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. Advise females of reproductive potential of the potential risk to the fetus.

Advise female patients of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose of RYBREVANT.

Advise females of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with LAZCLUZE and for 3 weeks after the last dose. Advise male patients with female partners of reproductive potential to use effective contraception during treatment with LAZCLUZE and for 3 weeks after the last dose.

Adverse Reactions

RYBREVANT with LAZCLUZE

For the 421 patients in the MARIPOSA clinical trial who received RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were rash (86%), nail toxicity (71%), infusion-related reactions (RYBREVANT, 63%), musculoskeletal pain (47%), stomatitis (43%), edema (43%), VTE (36%), paresthesia (35%), fatigue (32%), diarrhea (31%), constipation (29%), COVID-19 (26%), hemorrhage (25%), dry skin (25%), decreased appetite (24%), pruritus (24%), nausea (21%), and ocular toxicity (16%). The most common Grade 3 or 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥2%) were decreased albumin (8%), decreased sodium (7%), increased ALT (7%), decreased potassium (5%), decreased hemoglobin (3.8%), increased AST (3.8%), increased GGT (2.6%), and increased magnesium (2.6%).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 49% of patients who received RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE. Serious adverse reactions occurring in ≥2% of patients included VTE (11%), pneumonia (4%), ILD/pneumonitis and rash (2.9% each), COVID-19 (2.4%), and pleural effusion and infusion-related reaction (RYBREVANT) (2.1% each). Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 7% of patients who received RYBREVANT in combination with LAZCLUZE due to death not otherwise specified (1.2%); sepsis and respiratory failure (1% each); pneumonia, myocardial infarction, and sudden death (0.7% each); cerebral infarction, pulmonary embolism (PE), and COVID-19 infection (0.5% each); and ILD/pneumonitis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and cardiopulmonary arrest (0.2% each).

RYBREVANT with Carboplatin and Pemetrexed

For the 151 patients in the PAPILLON clinical trial who received RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were rash (90%), nail toxicity (62%), stomatitis (43%), infusion-related reaction (42%), fatigue (42%), edema (40%), constipation (40%), decreased appetite (36%), nausea (36%), COVID-19 (24%), diarrhea (21%), and vomiting (21%). The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥2%) were decreased albumin (7%), increased alanine aminotransferase (4%), increased gamma-glutamyl transferase (4%), decreased sodium (7%), decreased potassium (11%), decreased magnesium (2%), and decreases in white blood cells (17%), hemoglobin (11%), neutrophils (36%), platelets (10%), and lymphocytes (11%).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 37% of patients who received RYBREVANT in combination with carboplatin and pemetrexed. Serious adverse reactions in ≥2% of patients included rash, pneumonia, ILD, pulmonary embolism, vomiting, and COVID-19. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 7 patients (4.6%) due to pneumonia, cerebrovascular accident, cardio-respiratory arrest, COVID-19, sepsis, and death not otherwise specified.

RYBREVANT as a Single Agent

For the 129 patients in the CHRYSALIS clinical trial who received RYBREVANT as a single agent, the most common adverse reactions (≥20%) were rash (84%), IRR (64%), paronychia (50%), musculoskeletal pain (47%), dyspnea (37%), nausea (36%), fatigue (33%), edema (27%), stomatitis (26%), cough (25%), constipation (23%), and vomiting (22%). The most common Grade 3 to 4 laboratory abnormalities (≥2%) were decreased lymphocytes (8%), decreased albumin (8%), decreased phosphate (8%), decreased potassium (6%), increased alkaline phosphatase (4.8%), increased glucose (4%), increased gamma-glutamyl transferase (4%), and decreased sodium (4%).

Serious adverse reactions occurred in 30% of patients who received RYBREVANT. Serious adverse reactions in ≥2% of patients included pulmonary embolism, pneumonitis/ILD, dyspnea, musculoskeletal pain, pneumonia, and muscular weakness. Fatal adverse reactions occurred in 2 patients (1.5%) due to pneumonia and 1 patient (0.8%) due to sudden death.

LAZCLUZE Drug Interactions

Avoid concomitant use of LAZCLUZE with strong and moderate CYP3A4 inducers. Consider an alternate concomitant medication with no potential to induce CYP3A4.

Monitor for adverse reactions associated with a CYP3A4 or BCRP substrate where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions, as recommended in the approved product labeling for the CYP3A4 or BCRP substrate.

Ifinatamab Deruxtecan Continues to Demonstrate Promising Objective Response Rates in Patients with Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer in IDeate-Lung01 Phase 2 Trial

On September 7, 2024 Merck reported that results from an interim analysis of the dose-optimization part of the ongoing IDeate-Lung01 phase 2 trial showed ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) continues to demonstrate promising objective response rates in patients with pretreated extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (ES-SCLC) (Press release, Merck & Co, SEP 7, 2024, View Source [SID1234646403]). These data were featured today as part of a press conference and will be presented during an oral presentation (OA04.03) on Sunday at the 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer (#WCLC24) hosted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

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Ifinatamab deruxtecan is a specifically engineered potential first-in-class B7-H3 directed antibody drug conjugate (ADC) discovered by Daiichi Sankyo (TSE: 4568) and being jointly developed by Daiichi Sankyo and Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada.

Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is the second most common type of lung cancer, accounting for about 15% of cases. SCLC is aggressive and progresses rapidly to the metastatic stage, which has a five-year survival rate of only 3%. Approximately 65% of all SCLC tumors have a moderate-to-high expression of the protein B7-H3, which is associated with disease progression and poor prognosis.

"Most patients treated for small cell lung cancer experience rapid progression of disease and there is a high unmet need in the advanced setting," said Charles M. Rudin, MD, PhD, Deputy Director of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Co-Director of the Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller Center for Lung Cancer Research. "These interim results from the first part of the IDeate-Lung01 trial suggest that ifinatamab deruxtecan could play an important role in treating patients with pretreated extensive-stage small cell lung cancer and further research is warranted."

A confirmed objective response rate (ORR) of 54.8% (95% CI: 38.7-70.2) and 26.1% (95% CI: 14.3-41.1) were observed in patients with ES-SCLC receiving ifinatamab deruxtecan in the 12 mg/kg (n=42) and 8 mg/kg (n=46) cohorts, respectively, as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR). Twenty-three partial responses (PR) were seen in the 12 mg/kg cohort. One complete response (CR) and eleven PRs were seen in the 8 mg/kg cohort. A median duration of response (DoR) of 4.2 months (95% CI: 3.5-7.0) and 7.9 months (95% CI: 4.1-NE) and a disease control rate (DCR) of 90.5% (95% CI: 77.4-97.3) and 80.4% (95% CI: 66.1-90.6) were observed in the 12 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg cohorts, respectively. The median duration of treatment was 4.7 months for the 12 mg/kg dose (range, 0.03-15.2) and 3.5 months for the 8 mg/kg dose (range, 0.03–13.9). Median progression-free survival (PFS) of 5.5 months (95% CI: 4.2-6.7) and 4.2 months (95% CI: 2.8-5.6) and median overall survival (OS) of 11.8 months (95% CI: 8.9-15.3) and 9.4 months (95% CI: 7.8-15.9) were observed in the 12 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg cohorts, respectively. The 12 mg/kg dose has been selected for the dose expansion part of the trial. Median follow-up was 15.3 months (95% CI: 13.6-16.2) in the 12 mg/kg cohort and 14.6 months (95% CI: 13.4-16.5) in the 8 mg/kg cohort as of data cutoff of April 25, 2024.

In a subset of patients with brain target lesions at baseline, an intracranial ORR of 50.0% (95% CI: 18.7-81.3) and 66.7% (95% CI: 22.3-95.7) were observed as assessed by central nervous system (CNS) BICR in the 12 mg/kg (n=10) and 8 mg/kg (n=6) cohorts, respectively. In these patients, two intracranial CRs were seen in each cohort. Three and two intracranial PRs and five and two cases of stable disease (SD) were seen in the 12 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg cohorts, respectively.

"The objective response rate and median overall survival of nearly a year along with the preliminary intracranial responses observed reinforces the potential for ifinatamab deruxtecan to improve outcomes for patients living with this difficult-to-treat type of lung cancer," said Mark Rutstein, MD, Global Head, Oncology Clinical Development, Daiichi Sankyo. "We look forward to seeing additional results from the extension part of the IDeate-Lung01 phase 2 trial and the recently initiated IDeate-Lung02 phase 3 trial where we are evaluating ifinatamab deruxtecan in patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer versus treatment of physician’s choice of chemotherapy."

"These results demonstrate promising objective response rates in patients with pre-treated extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, a patient population with a poor prognosis and limited treatment options," said Marjorie Green, MD, Senior Vice President and Head of Oncology, Global Clinical Development, Merck Research Laboratories. "We are encouraged by these results supporting the potential of B7-H3 as an actionable target in small cell lung cancer and look forward to advancing our pivotal clinical development program for ifinatamab deruxtecan."

The safety profile seen in IDeate-Lung01 is consistent with that observed for ifinatamab deruxtecan in previous trials with no new safety signals identified. Grade 3 or higher treatment-emergent adverse events (TEAEs) occurred in 50.0% and 43.5% of patients in the 12 mg/kg (n=42) and 8 mg/kg (n=46) cohorts, respectively. The most common treatment-related TEAEs (>20% of total population) across both doses include nausea (50.0% and 28.3%), decreased appetite (42.9% and 17.4%), anemia (35.7% and 13.0%), decreased neutrophil count/neutropenia (33.3% and 10.9%), white blood cell decreased (21.4% and 4.3%) and asthenia (21.4% and 13.0%). Five (11.9%) and four (8.7%) interstitial lung disease (ILD)/pneumonitis events were confirmed as treatment-related in the 12 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg doses, respectively, as determined by an independent adjudication committee. The majority of ILD events (four with 12 mg/kg, three with 8 mg/kg) were low grade (grade 1 or 2). There was one grade 3 (12 mg/kg) and one grade 5 (8 mg/kg) ILD. No ILD events were pending adjudication at time of data cutoff of April 25, 2024. Treatment discontinuations due to adverse events occurred in 16.7% and 6.5% in the 12 mg/kg and 8 mg/kg cohorts, respectively.

Patients in IDeate-Lung01 receiving ifinatamab deruxtecan received a median of two lines of therapy in both dose groups including a majority (76.1%) previously treated with immunotherapy. The median treatment duration was 4.7 months (range: 0.03-15.2) in the 12 mg/kg cohort and 3.5 months (range: 0.03-13.9) in the 8mg/kg cohort.

Summary of IDeate-Lung01 Results

Efficacy Measure

Ifinatamab deruxtecan
(12 mg/kg)
n=42

Ifinatamab deruxtecan
(8 mg/kg)
n=46

Confirmed ORR, % (95% CI)

54.8% (38.7-70.2)

26.1% (14.3-41.1)

CR, n (%)

0

1 (2.2%)

PR, n (%)

23 (54.8%)

11 (23.9%)

Stable disease
(SD)/non-CR/non-PD, n (%)

15 (35.7%)

25 (54.3%)

Progressive disease (PD), n (%)

2 (4.8%)

5 (10.9%)

DCR, % (95% CI)

90.5% (77.4-97.3)

80.4% (66.1-90.6)

DoR, median (95% CI), months

4.2 months (3.5-7.0)

7.9 months (4.1-NE)

TTR, median (95% CI), months

1.4 months (1.0-8.1)

1.4 months (1.2-1.5)

PFS, median (95% CI), months

5.5 months (4.2-6.7)

4.2 months (2.8-5.6)

OS, median (95% CI), months

11.8 months (8.9-15.3)

9.4 months (7.8-15.9)

CR, complete response; DCR, disease control rate; DoR, duration of response; ORR, objective response rate; OS, overall survival, PR, partial response; PD, progressive disease; PFS, progression-free survival; TTR, time to response; SD, stable disease

About the IDeate-Lung01 Trial

IDeate-Lung01 is a global, multicenter, randomized, open-label two-part phase 2 trial evaluating the safety and efficacy of ifinatamab deruxtecan in patients with ES-SCLC. In the first part of the trial (dose optimization), patients were previously treated with at least one prior line of platinum-based chemotherapy and a maximum of three prior lines of therapy. In the second part (extension), patients were previously treated with a minimum of two previous lines of systemic therapy.

In the first part of the trial, patients were randomized 1:1 to receive either 8 mg/kg or 12 mg/kg of ifinatamab deruxtecan. In the second part of the trial, patients will receive the recommended dose for expansion (12 mg/kg) of ifinatamab deruxtecan.

The primary endpoint is ORR as assessed by BICR. Secondary endpoints include DoR, PFS, OS, DCR, time to response and overall safety profile. Intracranial ORR was assessed by BICR as an exploratory analysis.

IDeate-Lung01 is enrolling patients in Asia, Europe and North America. For more information about the trial, visit ClinicalTrials.gov.

About Small Cell Lung Cancer

More than 2.48 million lung cancer cases were diagnosed globally in 2022. Small cell lung cancer is the second most common type of lung cancer, accounting for approximately 15% of cases. SCLC is aggressive and progresses rapidly to the metastatic stage, which has a five-year survival rate of only 3%. While conventional first-line therapy for patients with advanced SCLC may help some patients live longer, the current second-line standard of care offers limited clinical benefit and new treatment approaches are needed.

About B7-H3

B7-H3 is a transmembrane protein that belongs to the B7 family of proteins which bind to the CD28 family of receptors that includes PD-1. B7-H3 is overexpressed in a wide range of cancer types, including small cell lung cancer, and its overexpression has been shown to correlate with poor prognosis, making B7-H3 a promising therapeutic target. There are currently no B7-H3 directed medicines approved for the treatment of any cancer.

About Ifinatamab Deruxtecan

Ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) is an investigational potential first-in-class B7-H3 directed ADC. Designed using Daiichi Sankyo’s proprietary DXd ADC Technology, ifinatamab deruxtecan is comprised of a humanized anti-B7-H3 IgG1 monoclonal antibody attached to a number of topoisomerase I inhibitor payloads (an exatecan derivative, DXd) via tetrapeptide-based cleavable linkers.

Ifinatamab deruxtecan is being evaluated in a global development program, which includes IDeate-Lung01, a phase 2 monotherapy trial in patients with previously treated ES-SCLC; IDeate-Lung02, a phase 3 trial in patients with relapsed SCLC versus investigator’s choice of chemotherapy; IDeate-Lung03, a phase 1b/2 trial in patients with ES-SCLC in combination with atezolizumab with or without carboplatin as first-line induction or maintenance therapy; IDeate-PanTumor01, a phase 1/2 first-in-human trial in patients with advanced solid malignant tumors in collaboration with Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI) with study operational oversight and delivery provided through SCRI’s early phase oncology clinical research organization, SCRI Development Innovations in Nashville, TN; and, IDeate-PanTumor02, a phase 2 trial in patients with recurrent or metastatic solid tumors.

Ifinatamab deruxtecan was granted orphan drug designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April 2023 and by the European Commission in February 2024 for the treatment of SCLC.

Xencor to Host Research & Development Webcast and Conference Call on Monday, September 9, 2024

On September 6, 2024 Xencor, Inc. (NASDAQ: XNCR), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered antibodies for the treatment of cancer and other serious diseases, reported that management will host a webcast and conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET (5:00 a.m. PT) on Monday, September 9, 2024 to introduce new XmAb programs in development for the treatment of patients with autoimmune diseases and to provide updates on continued progress in dose escalation with first-in-class oncology programs, including XmAb819 (ENPP3 x CD3) in patients with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma and XmAb808 (B7-H3 x CD28) in patients with advanced solid tumors (Press release, Xencor, SEP 6, 2024, View Source [SID1234646395]).

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Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. Reports Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

On September 6, 2024 Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATRA), a leader in T-cell immunotherapy, leveraging its novel allogeneic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) T-cell platform to develop transformative therapies for patients with cancer and autoimmune diseases, reported the grant of 3,700 restricted stock units of Atara’s common stock to one newly hired employee (Press release, Atara Biotherapeutics, SEP 6, 2024, View Source [SID1234646400]). This award was approved by the Compensation Committee of Atara’s Board of Directors and granted under the Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. 2018 Inducement Plan, with a grant date of September 3, 2024, as an inducement material to the new employee entering into employment with Atara, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

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Immatics Announces Upcoming Oral Presentation at the Society for Melanoma Research Congress 2024

On September 6, 2024 Immatics N.V. (NASDAQ: IMTX, "Immatics" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company active in the discovery and development of T cell-redirecting cancer immunotherapies, reported that updated clinical data on its lead cell therapy candidate, ACTengine IMA203 targeting PRAME, will be presented at the 21st International Congress of the Society for Melanoma Research (Press release, Immatics, SEP 6, 2024, View Source [SID1234646393]).

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Date / Time: October 11, 2024 / 8:00 – 8:20 am Central Daylight Time
Session: Plenary Session 1 – Developmental Immunotherapy (Cellular Immunotherapy, Vaccines, and New Checkpoints)
Title: ACTengine IMA203 TCR-T targeting PRAME in PD1-refractory metastatic melanoma – Clinical Update
Presenter: Martin Wermke, M.D. (University Hospital Dresden, Germany)

About IMA203

ACTengine IMA203 T cells is an autologous T cell product with a genetically modified, pairing-enhanced TCR directed against an HLA-A*02-presented peptide derived from preferentially expressed antigen in melanoma (PRAME). This peptide is frequently expressed in a large variety of solid cancers, thereby supporting the program’s potential to address a broad cancer patient population. Immatics’ PRAME peptide is present at a high copy number per tumor cell and is homogeneously and specifically expressed in tumor tissue. The peptide has been identified and characterized by Immatics’ proprietary mass spectrometry-based target discovery platform, XPRESIDENT. Through its proprietary TCR discovery and engineering platform XCEPTOR, Immatics has generated a highly specific T cell receptor (TCR) against this target for its TCR-based cell therapy approach, ACTengine IMA203.

ACTengine IMA203 TCR-T is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 trial as IMA203 monotherapy, and as a second-generation IMA203CD8 (GEN2) monotherapy, where IMA203-engineered T cells are co-transduced with a CD8αβ co-receptor, thereby leveraging the power of both CD4+ and CD8+ T cells. As previously reported, IMA203 in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor has been deprioritized.