Abecma
idecabtagene vicleucel · BCMA CAR-TNSG mice bearing subcutaneous BCMA+ human MM xenografts: dose-dependent anti-tumor activity and improved survival
Spherox: animal efficacy model or human cells?
spheroids of autologous matrix-associated chondrocytes · Autologous chondrocyte spheroids
Efficacy evidence
Immunodeficient mice (human spheroids) plus minipig pilot and 6-month Merino sheep studies with analogously produced autologous spheroids
“of-concept studies were conducted in immunodeficient mice and in two large animal models: a pilot study in minipig and a pivotal 6-month study in Merino sheep. In these studies human Spheroxs or autologous spheroids produced in an analogous way were used.”
Why that model
Only a few species (Göttinger minipig, Merino sheep) produce stable chondrocyte spheroids, so these were selected
“Comparative analyses of chondrocytes from different species showed that only a limited number of animals including Göttinger mini-pig and Merino sheep were capable of producing stable spheroids. These species were then selected for proof-of-concept studies.”
Reviewer's view of the efficacy data
Mode of action convincingly demonstrated in cartilage explants in vitro and subcutaneously implanted explants in vivo
“The mode of action was convincingly demonstrated in in vitro cartilage explants and in vivo in subcutaneously implanted cartilage explants.”
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Ebvallo
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Encelto
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Gintuit
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Holoclar
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Kymriah
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Lantidra
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Laviv
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MACI
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Omisirge
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Provenge
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Rethymic
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Ryoncil
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StrataGraft
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Tecartus
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Tecelra
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Tregzi
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Yescarta
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Zalmoxis
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