Abecma
idecabtagene vicleucel · BCMA CAR-TGenotoxicity
Not conducted (traditional); insertion site analysis of 20 clinical lots
“No traditional genotoxicity assays and carcinogenicity assessments were performed for bb2121.”
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted; in vitro IL-2-independent growth assay showed no transformation
“No carcinogenicity or tumorigenicity studies were conducted for bb2121. However, the applicant evaluated IL-2 independent growth in Study #10.”
Reproductive & developmental
Not conducted (product characteristics)
“No animal reproductive and developmental toxicity studies were conducted for bb2121 which is acceptable based on the product characteristics.”