“Standard genotoxicity studies are not considered appropriate for this class of biological product, in line with the ICH S6 (R1) guideline.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 85Source ↗
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted (ICH S6(R1), ICH S9)
“Carcinogenicity studies have not been performed with MCLA-128 as they are not considered appropriate for this class of biological product, in line with the ICH S6 (R1) and ICH S9 guidelines.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 85Source ↗
Reproductive & developmental
Not conducted; literature weight-of-evidence (HER2/HER3 essential for embryo-fetal development); boxed warning
“The Applicant did not conduct reproductive or embryo-fetal developmental toxicology studies with zenocutuzumab.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 58Source ↗
Safety pharmacology
Incorporated into repeat-dose monkey studies (ECG, BP, respiration, temperature, CNS); no effects
“Stand-alone safety pharmacology studies were not conducted. Safety pharmacology was evaluated as part of the general toxicology studies performed with MCLA-128.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 71Source ↗