Anti-AAV antibodies in mice; NHP: capsid/transgene T-cell responses, liver enzymes, anaphylaxis on redosing with rituximab/sirolimus
“increased antibody titers against AAVrh74 vector capsid from Weeks 5 to 12, increased cellular immune response against AAVrh74 vector capsid and micro-dystrophin at Week 2 compared to baseline”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 30Source ↗
Biodistribution & persistence
Systemic; highest in liver, then adrenal, aorta, heart, muscle; low in testes; shedding in urine/feces/plasma cleared by Day 44
“Systemic ELEVIDYS distribution was observed, with the highest vector levels in the liver, followed by the adrenal gland, aorta, heart, muscle, and esophagus.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 3Source ↗
“The potential for the histopathology findings in the liver, heart, and skeletal muscles to be related to test article could not be determined due to the lack of a control group.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 30Source ↗