Not conducted; not applicable to a therapeutic protein
“Genetic toxicity studies were not applicable for this therapeutic biologic protein.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 2Source ↗
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted (rodents not pharmacologically relevant); risk assessment accepted by CDER ECAC
“Carcinogenicity studies were not conducted since rodents are not pharmacologically relevant species. AstraZeneca submitted a carcinogenicity risk assessment that was evaluated by the CDER Executive Carcinogenicity Assessment Committee.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 2Source ↗
Reproductive & developmental
Monkey ePPND: not teratogenic; NOAEL for maternal toxicity and teratogenicity 30 mg/kg
“Benralizumab was not teratogenic in cynomolgus monkeys. The NOAEL for maternal toxicity and teratogenicity was identified at 30 mg/kg.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 39Source ↗
Safety pharmacology
Incorporated into monkey toxicity studies (cardiovascular, respiratory, CNS) up to 30 mg/kg; no toxicity
“These studies included assessment of potential effect of benralizumab on cardiovascular, respiratory and central nervous systems, following single and repeated subcutaneous and intravenous doses, up to 30 mg/kg. There was no indication of toxicity in these evaluations.”