A Phase 1, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Immunogenicity of Subcutaneous Tezepelumab in Healthy Japanese Men.
Tezepelumab, a human immunoglobulin G2 monoclonal antibody against thymic stromal lymphopoietin, is currently under clinical development for the treatment of severe, uncontrolled asthma. This phase 1, randomized, placebo-controlled, single-ascending-dose study assessed the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and immunogenicity of subcutaneous tezepelumab in healthy Japanese men. Participants were assigned to 1 of 3 tezepelumab dose cohorts (35, 105, or 280 mg; n = 8 per cohort) and randomized (6:2) to receive a single subcutaneous dose of tezepelumab or placebo, with a follow-up period of 84 to 112 days. The overall incidences and severities of treatment-emergent adverse events were similar across tezepelumab doses and between the tezepelumab and placebo groups. Tezepelumab was absorbed slowly, reaching a maximum serum concentration (mean, 5.2-39.7 µg/mL) after 7 to 10 days. Area under the concentration-time curve (mean, 207.2-1612.0 µg · day /mL) increased in an approximate dose-proportional manner. Tezepelumab had a long terminal serum half-life (mean, 23.9-26.3 days) and a small apparent distribution volume, suggesting limited distribution into peripheral tissues. No participants developed anti-tezepelumab antibodies. Single-dose, subcutaneous administration of tezepelumab 35 to 280 mg resulted in an acceptable safety profile with linear pharmacokinetics in healthy Japanese men. No clear differences in tezepelumab safety and pharmacokinetics between Japanese and non-Japanese populations were identified.
Sakamoto K
,Matsuki S
,Irie S
,Uchida N
,Hayashi N
,Horiuchi M
,Ren S
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《Clinical Pharmacology in Drug Development》
Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability of Tezepelumab (AMG 157) in Healthy and Atopic Dermatitis Adult Subjects.
Tezepelumab (AMG 157) is a monoclonal antibody that targets thymic stromal lymphopoietin and has shown benefits in treating asthma. We assessed the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single-ascending and multiple-ascending doses in two randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase I studies. Healthy and atopic dermatitis subjects were enrolled in the single-dose study, and healthy subjects in the multiple-dose study. Tezepelumab showed linear pharmacokinetics in both healthy and atopic dermatitis subjects. The half-life after a subcutaneous or intravenous administration ranged from 19.9 to 25.7 days. After multiple doses, the mean area under the curve accumulation ratio was 1.82, 1.64, and 1.59 for the 35 mg, 105 mg, and 210 mg monthly subcutaneous doses, respectively. The mean maximum serum concentration (Cmax ) accumulation ratio was 1.59, 2.84, and 6.74 for the 210 mg dose given every 28, 14, and 7 days, respectively. Tezepelumab was well tolerated in both studies with no evidence of immunogenicity.
Parnes JR
,Sullivan JT
,Chen L
,Dias C
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Tezepelumab Pharmacokinetics, Safety, and Tolerability After Administration via Vial-and-syringe, Accessorized Prefilled Syringe, or Autoinjector: A Randomized Trial in Healthy Volunteers.
Tezepelumab is an anti-thymic stromal lymphopoietin monoclonal antibody therapeutic in development for patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma. In ongoing Phase III studies, tezepelumab is administered via subcutaneous (SC) injections using a vial-and-syringe (V-S). This study compared the pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters, safety, and tolerability of tezepelumab administered subcutaneously via V-S versus via an accessorized prefilled syringe (APFS) or autoinjector (AI).
This single-center, randomized, open-label, parallel-group study was conducted in healthy volunteers aged 18-65 years. Participants, stratified according to weight (50 to <70 kg, 70 to <80 kg, or 80-90 kg), were randomized evenly to 9 groups representing injections to the abdomen, thigh, or upper arm via V-S, APFS, or AI. Tezepelumab PK parameters over 113 days were evaluated after a single 210-mg SC dose. The primary end points were comparison of Cmax and AUC0-∞ between device groups. Further PK parameters, immunogenicity, safety (including injection site reactions [ISRs] and injection site pain [visual analog scale]) were also assessed.
A total of 315 adults were randomized to treatment. Geometric mean ratios for comparisons between device groups of Cmax, AUC0-∞, and AUC0-last were close to 1, with 90% CIs all within the range of 0.8-1.25, meeting bioequivalence criteria. PK variables were also similar between devices across injection sites and weight categories. Across devices, thigh injection resulted in slightly higher exposure than upper arm injection, and abdomen injection resulted in exposure similar to or slightly lower than thigh injection; however, these differences were not clinically meaningful. Treatment-emergent anti-tezepelumab antibodies were present in 3 (2.9%), 1 (1.0%), and 0 participants in the V-S, APFS, and AI groups, respectively. Treatment-related adverse events were reported in 15.0% of participants overall (V-S, 10.7%; APFS, 18.1%; AI, 16.0%), including ISRs in 1 (1.0%), 3 (2.9%), and 3 (2.8%) participants in the V-S, APFS, and AI groups. Median visual analog scale pain score (0-100 mm scale) was 2 mm immediately after injection and was 0 mm at 30 min for all groups.
Tezepelumab PK parameters after a single 210-mg SC dose were comparable when administered via V-S, APFS, or AI. In all groups, immunogenicity rate and injection site pain were low, and ISRs were uncommon. These findings support administration of tezepelumab via APFS or AI, in addition to V-S, providing patients and physicians with greater choice and the potential convenience of at-home use. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT03989544.
Zheng Y
,Abuqayyas L
,Megally A
,Fuhr R
,Sałapa K
,Downie J
,Colice G
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