Not conducted (ICH S6(R1)); large molecule not expected to interact with DNA
“Consistent with ICH S6(R1) guidance, no genotoxicity studies were conducted with cosibelimab as its large molecular weight prevents it from entering the cytoplasm/nucleus of cells and subsequently interacting with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 176Source ↗
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted (ICH S9); no carcinogenicity risk assessment
“Per ICH S9, no carcinogenicity study or carcinogenicity risk assessment was performed.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 176Source ↗
Reproductive & developmental
No developmental or reproductive toxicity studies; literature-based risk assessment instead
“A literature-based risk assessment of developmental and reproductive risk was conducted in lieu of performing developmental and reproductive toxicology studies.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 176Source ↗
Safety pharmacology
Incorporated into monkey toxicology studies; no safety concerns identified
“No potential safety concerns were identified for safety pharmacology endpoints incorporated into the toxicology studies.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 81Source ↗