In vitro human and monkey monocytes, CSF-1R-expressing CHO cells and human cancer cells; PD endpoints in monkey single- and repeat-dose studies
“Primary PD studies and studies to characterize the antibody and its mechanism of action were conducted in vitro in human and cynomolgus monkey monocytes, CHO cells expressing the CSF-1R extracellular domain, and human cancer cells. Additionally, PD endpoints were incorporated into single-and repeat-dose studies in cynomolgus monkeys.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 36Source ↗
Why that model
Monkey is the only toxicology species in which axatilimab binds CSF-1R and blocks CSF-1 signaling
“The in vivo toxicology of axatilimab was assessed in the cynomolgus monkey, the only toxicology species in which axatilimab binds to CSF-1R and blocks CSF-1-mediated signaling of the receptor.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 42Source ↗
Reviewer's view of the efficacy data
FDA generally agreed with the applicant's primary pharmacology assessment
“The Agency generally agrees with the Applicant’s assessment of the primary pharmacology studies as described above.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 37Source ↗