Not conducted with ADC; DM4 and S-methyl-DM4 Ames negative, rat bone marrow micronucleus positive
“DM4 and S-methyl-DM4 were negative in the vitro bacterial reverse mutation assay but positive in the in vivo rat bone marrow micronucleus assay.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 39Source ↗
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted (ICH S9, advanced cancer)
“Carcinogenicity studies were not needed to support the advanced cancer indication, consistent with ICH S9 guidance.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 59Source ↗
Reproductive & developmental
Not conducted (ICH S9); DM4 genotoxic, embryotoxicity expected; FRα mutations linked to birth defects
“No reproductive or developmental animal toxicity studies were conducted with mirvetuximab soravtansine.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 59Source ↗
Safety pharmacology
Incorporated into repeat-dose monkey study (ECG, clinical observation); DM4/S-methyl-DM4 hERG IC50 >60 µM
“Additionally, mirvetuximab soravtansine did not have effects on the nervous, cardiovascular, or respiratory systems in monkeys after repeated IV dosing up to 8 mg/kg (4-fold the exposures at the recommended dose based on AUC) based on ECG analysis and clinical observation.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 38Source ↗