Slight increase in T-helper lymphocytes in rats, with no functional change (sheep RBC response)
“In all dosed groups there was a slight increase in the Thelper (CD3+/CD4+)lymphocyte populations, with no alteration in function or response to sheep RBC’s.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 27Source ↗
Biodistribution & persistence
Rat QWBA: highest in liver and kidney; brain below limit of quantification
“the highest tissue levels were found in the liver, kidney cortex, and renal medulla (7163, 4243, and 3806 ng equiv/g, respectively). Concentrations in brain were found to be below the limit of quantification at all time points.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 17Source ↗
Modality-specific risk
Embryofetal toxicity: structural (blood vessel and skeletal) abnormalities in rabbit EFD study
“In the EFD study in rabbit (0, 100, 175, and 225 mg/kg/day), increases in structural (blood vessel and skeletal) abnormalities were observed.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 3Source ↗