“Genetic toxicity studies have not been conducted with anifrolumab. Genetic toxicity studies are generally not applicable for biotechnology-derived pharmaceuticals such as anifrolumab, as discussed in the ICH S6(R1) guidance document.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 47Source ↗
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted: anifrolumab does not bind murine IFNAR1 or inhibit murine IFN-α
“Carcinogenicity studies with anifrolumab were not conducted. Anifrolumab does not bind to murine IFNAR1 and does not inhibit the biological activity of murine IFN-α.”
No stand-alone studies; ECG and blood pressure in 4- and 39-week monkey studies, no adverse CV findings; CNS/respiratory via clinical signs
“No stand-alone safety pharmacology studies were conducted with anifrolumab. The effect of anifrolumab on the CV system was evaluated in a GLP-compliant 39-week general IV toxicity study in monkeys (Study# 7140-129).”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 43Source ↗