Ames negative; positive in mouse lymphoma TK assay; genotoxic
“Lurbinectedin was negative in the in vitro Ames assay but induced mutations in the mouse TK lymphoma assay, confirming that, as expected based on its mechanism of action, lurbinectedin is genotoxic.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 29Source ↗
Carcinogenicity
Not conducted (advanced cancer patient population)
“The Applicant did not conduct carcinogenicity studies based on the proposed patient population.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 29Source ↗
Reproductive & developmental
Preliminary single-dose rat EFD study only: no viable fetuses
“Six pregnant rats received a single lurbinectedin dose of 0.1 mg/kg (0.6 mg/m2 ) or vehicle control on Day 10. There were no viable fetuses in lurbinectedin-treated dams.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 29Source ↗
Safety pharmacology
No clear acute cardiovascular, CNS or respiratory effects in any species
“There were no clear acute effects on cardiovascular, CNS, or respiratory parameters in any species.”
✓ VerifiedFDA multi-discipline review, p. 28Source ↗
Not genotoxic overall: Ames negative; in vitro chromosome aberration positive without (not with) metabolic activation; rat micronucleus and comet negative