Intended HPV-specific CD8+ T-cell IFN-gamma/TNF-alpha responses; in silico screen shows low off-target human protein reactivity
“The only protein sequences with alignment to the PRGN-2012 fusion antigen were proteins expressed by HPV, indicating there is a low potential for off-target human protein reactivity.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 4Source ↗
Biodistribution & persistence
No biodistribution/shedding studies; mice unreliable for adenoviral shedding; clinical shedding study as postmarketing commitment
“Shedding analyses were not required for nonclinical studies for this product as mice are generally an unreliable species for adenoviral shedding studies to compare to human shedding.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 11Source ↗
“The potential risk of viral shedding following PAPZIMEOS administration is considered very low due to the replication-defective nature of the vector and the subcutaneous route of administration.”
✓ VerifiedFDA summary basis for approval, p. 14Source ↗