HER2+ xenografts (BT-474 EI, Calu-3) and MMTV-HER2 transgenic tumor model; growth inhibition in all three at 3 to 31 mg/kg
“Trastuzumab-MCC-DM1 caused tumor growth inhibition in all three models in the dose range of 3 to 31 mg/kg, depending on the model.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 147Source ↗
Why that model
Mouse models carrying human HER2-positive tumors (human cell-line xenografts) allowed testing of the clinical ADC
“Anti-tumor activity of trastuzumab emtansine was evaluated in three independent animal models of HER2-positive human cancers (not formally reviewed). Two of these are xenograft models using human tumor cell lines.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 147Source ↗
Reviewer's view of the efficacy data
EMA: pharmacodynamic activity adequately characterised by the nonclinical package
“Based on the nonclinical safety data trastuzumab emtansine has been adequately characterised in terms of its pharmacodynamic activity, pharmacokinetic properties and safety profile.”