Binds human and cynomolgus CD30 with equal affinity (Kd 0.2 nM), not rat or mouse; rat used for target-independent payload toxicity
“Both brentuximab vedotin and unconjugated brentuximab bound with a Kd of 0.2 nM to human and cynomolgus CD30-positive primary lymphocytes, but not to rat or mouse CD30-positive cells or cells not expressing CD30.”
No surrogate; clinical ADC tested in rat and monkey, with free MMAE and unconjugated cAC10 comparator arms
“The administration of unconjugated brentuximab at all doses was well tolerated, with no apparent target organ toxicity or clinically significant adverse effects.”