Not conducted; antibodies unable to interact with genetic material
“No genotoxicity studies of donanemab were conducted because antibodies are generally unable to interact with genetic material.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 18Source ↗
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted; target absent in wild-type rodents; FDA waived after carcinogenicity assessment
“Carcinogenicity studies of donanemab were not conducted because its target, human AβN3pE-x peptide, is not present in wild-type rodents, and carcinogenicity studies in transgenic rodents are not feasible.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 18Source ↗
Reproductive & developmental
Not conducted; not required given age of Alzheimer's population
“Developmental and reproductive toxicity studies were not conducted based on the age of the indicated population.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 20Source ↗
Safety pharmacology
Incorporated into 6-week monkey study; no effects on body temperature, cardiovascular, neurological or respiratory function
“Safety pharmacology was assessed in the 6-week toxicity study of donanemab in cynomolgus monkey. There were no donanemab-related effects on body temperature, cardiovascular function, neurological examinations, or respiratory function.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 15Source ↗