“Based on the ICH Guideline for the Preclinical Safety Evaluation of Biotechnology-Derived Pharmaceuticals (ICH S6(R1) 2011), genotoxicity studies have not been conducted for secukinumab which is acceptable to CHMP.”
Not conducted (species-specific binding precludes rodent study); malignancy monitored clinically via risk management plan
“Since secukinumab cannot be tested in a traditional 2-year rodent study to evaluate carcinogenic potential due to its species specific binding, the sponsor will monitor malignancy in psoriasis patients administered secukinumab as a part of a comprehensive Risk Management Plan.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 27Source ↗
“Therefore, the NOAEL for maternal toxicity was determined to be 150 mg/kg/week but for fetal toxicity the NOAEL was 50 mg/kg/week.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 28Source ↗
Safety pharmacology
Stand-alone monkey safety pharmacology study: no significant CNS, respiratory or cardiovascular effects up to 100 mg/kg IV (NOAEL)
“A safety Pharmacology study conducted in cynomolgus monkeys revealed no significant adverse treatment related effects on CNS, respiratory and cardiovascular functions after i.v. administration of secukinumab up to 100 mg/kg dose (NOAEL = 100 mg/kg).”