“No genetic toxicology studies were conducted. Genetic toxicology studies are generally not necessary to support marketing of biotechnology-derived pharmaceuticals such as elotuzumab as discussed in the ICH S6 guidance document.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 47Source ↗
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted (advanced cancer, ICH S9)
“No carcinogenicity studies were conducted. Carcinogenicity studies are not necessary to support the marketing of therapeutics intended to treat patients with advanced cancer as discussed in the ICH S9 guidance document”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 47Source ↗
Reproductive & developmental
Not conducted (no pharmacologically relevant species)
“No reproductive and developmental toxicology studies were conducted due to the lack of a pharmacologically-relevant animal species.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 47Source ↗
Safety pharmacology
Not conducted (no relevant species); no CNS or cardiovascular effects expected from SLAMF7 binding
“Binding to SLAMF7 by elotuzumab is therefore not expected to have effects on CNS parameters or cardiovascular functioning. The absence of specific safety pharmacology studies is therefore acceptable.”