“Genotoxicity studies have not been conducted with MK-1654. In accordance with ICH S6(R1), genotoxicity studies are not needed for biologics as they are not anticipated to interact with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) or other genetic material.”
No dedicated DART studies (exogenous target, ICH S6(R1)); no male or female reproductive toxicity in 2-week rat study
“In accordance with ICH S6(R1), DART studies are generally not needed for biologics to exogenous targets. In addition, no male or female reproductive toxicities were observed in the 2-week repeat-dose toxicology study in rats (Study TT #16-1029)”