Not conducted (non-integrating, replication-incompetent adenovector; no insertional mutagenesis)
“PRGN-2012 does not rely on host cell genome integration for expression of the transgene, thus, it has a reduced genotoxic risk and will not result in insertional mutagenesis or position-effect variation.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 14Source ↗
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted (non-integrating adenovector; no significant human tumorigenicity history)
“Per the applicant, studies were not conducted to evaluate carcinogenicity as adenovectors are non-integrating. Therefore, the risk for insertional mutagenesis is not a major concern.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 14Source ↗
Reproductive & developmental
Not conducted (predictable local adenovector biodistribution, species C-like vector); reviewer agreed
“This reviewer agrees with the rationale provided by the applicant for not conducting developmental and reproductive toxicology studies.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 13Source ↗
Safety pharmacology
Not conducted
“Safety Pharmacology studies were not conducted.”
✓ VerifiedFDA pharmacology/toxicology review, p. 11Source ↗
betibeglogene autotemcel · HBB T87Q (LVV, ex vivo HSC)
Insertional mutagenesis assessed instead of standard genotox: in vitro immortalization assay (low potential) and integration site analysis (no clonal dominance)