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Immunotoxin Therapy N901-Blocked Cancer ThoniasJ. Ricin for Relapsed Lynch, Despite of Small-Cell Jr., its initial Lung Cancer* Small-Cell M.D. chemosensitivity, small-cell lung cancer PATI-ERNS (SCLC) is rarely cured with chemotherapy alone, and fewer than 5% of patients are alive at 5 years. Immunotoxin therapy appears to offer promise in treating the minimal residual disease that remains after induction chemotherapy. We have studied N901-bR N901-bR consists of the in patients N901 nonspecific binding binding MoAb which muscle, natural N901-bR showed the of the of ligands. binds CD56-positive negative cell molecule B-chain are is an anti-NCAM blocked and cells, line line. to patients with as a 7-day continuous capillary leak patients treated mum infusion. syndrome The observed dose, relapsed (PR) response to N901-bR. clinically plan to significant begin a peripheral phase II chemotherapy x 7 days, with of small-cell first challenge quite does relapse, and improve in patients focused using regimens,4 and maxi- achieved remarkable the 1990s, SCLC, with years of bone marrow and history modalities that differences between *From the Institute, This work on escalation with even designing future Division stage of support.’ Clearly if we ofSCLC, SCLC Clinical and and initial to therapy. 5 percent 50% to make exploit disease problem normal Oncology Harvard Medical School, Boston. is sponsored by ImmunoGen, mc, within an impact therapeutic biologic tissue.” Dana-Farber not to response Mass. range is no be clearly with had and kidneys, The lenge. treatment Overall, on Oncology ranged by the among as from the FOR survival. As is a major of involvement at time of achieved a CR. The in relapsed SCLC disease at autopsy and the include frethe to 27% performance SCLC SCLC rates in study . this as prior response of relapse was Immunotoxin Downloaded From: http://publications.chestnet.org/pdfaccess.ashx?url=/data/journals/chest/21670/ on 05/14/2017 as many Therapy with study, status well optimistic is a monumental a recent South in patients ‘ ‘ In time most on metastasis RELAPSED (SWOG) 9% of relapse the rate, and bone marrow, 44.8%; adrelymph nodes, 28.2%; pancreas, of relapsed response Group from (PCI), Despite 8.1%. ThERAPY 2 in the CNS-relapse previously involved metastatic 50%.” impact incidence who who relapse irradiation to to reduce following: liver, 60%; bone nals, 31.6%; retroperitoneal 13.6%; 25% leptomeningeal a 24% disease disease cranial from demonstrated in patients stage in control, nervous system (CNS) metaswith SCLC is almost 80%.” In ofPCI expected, initial site of relapse in SCLC. that the actuarial prob- prophylactic rates modality importance excellent experience period receiving remaining organs quency of finding survival Cambridge, will central ability influenced Cancer of great limited with a CR a 2-year relapse relapse has shown the in partial combined are Despite patients of developing As we enter of patients to develop increased on overall transplantation from following disease therapies. of during there agents die rate failure stage achieved demonstrated would non-cross-resistant of patients we need innovative at with Yet SCLC are CNS of optimism; Efforts of chemotherapeutic majority of limited increased chemotherapy the chest. The brain is also a major Autopsy studies have demonstrated tumors chemotherapy cycles vast are of marrow standard-dose conversion of of limited tases are this majority combining to c-onventional to cure less than the diagnosis. natural vast intensity, needed. therapy initially presents Tumors a 77% patterns ability yet The alternating resistance we are able oncology. bone with are The 40% 103:436S-39S) witnessed a period SCLC was imminent. dose autologous with 436$ the developed (SCLC) chemotherapy, persist. early 1980s a cure for outcome radiation2I to not cures are rare. ‘ The many felt that cancer in clinical responsive sensitivity lung dose etopo- on outcome approaches is SCLC. 1993; increasing with impact given or central neuropathy. We study of N901-bR following in patients alternating to complete response (CR) and a disease-free survival benefit, but ultimately, the overall survival benefit was too small to be statistically significant.” Clearly, new drugs and patients he treatment a unique the has has alternating (cyclophospha- and late intensification have have not impacted significantly of autologous yielded However, a dramatic the therapy with into a of at the No patient (Chest T thirds patient A trial included as CAV/EP vincristine Furthermore, of therapy, rates, but have combination model. has not had compared this such and cisplatin) (ABMT) SCLC toxicity two One 30 p.gfkg/day a partial induction in at 40 .tgfkg/day. tolerated dose-limiting doxorubicin, and phenotype is the and radiotherapy alternating Goldie-Coldman survival. antigen- SCLC IN to circumvent chemotherapy duration response nerve. antigen-negative Namalwa cell line. Nineteen patients relapsed and/or refractory SCLC have been entered phase I study at doses ranging from 5 to 40 .tgfkg/day Efforts the in SCLC. cardiac the on mide, side FAILURE non-cross-resistant based the cytotoxicity to SCLC. of combination (CD56) peripheral than Nineteen SCLS. lines, in vitro SE-2 use OF emergence of a drug-resistant reason for failure ofchemotherapy to cure (MoAb) through cell and greater The primary in which the which mediate N901 tumors log cell Namalwa ricin ricin (NK) a 2.7 relapsed antibody toxin to SCLC killer with monoclonal and blocked ricin, an altered galactose binding sites of the covalent Lung relapse response ofpatients to chalWest was at the therapy. Median study is authors quote a br SCLC (Thomas J. Lynch, Jr) 16 weeks. other This time median relapse survival ofonly 7 to 8 weeks cell-surface-binding created for clinical in patients experiencing an interesting opportunity 12 Small-cell lung cancer presents for new drug development. The majority to achieve a minimal disease state with otherapy. A distinctly different would thus disease. new agent whose from have that mechanism (IT) may of was chemotherapy opportunity mechanism to impact represent action linked on this such differs following effective upfront chemotherapy have These ITs those cells have However, the of for the majority specifically considerations, Background toxin immunoconjugates lysozome. In contrast be agents nonspecific with to their antibodies has clinical supply has to tumor antineoplastic toxins for (2) a potent and only monoclonal and the avidity, clinical trials, an it has normal to normal when bound linkage antibody become antibody localization to be very equally occurring as ricin, bind not cells to between toxin of binding of highly As a result clear important. important. The polypeptide abrin, saporin, but site Second, major on the classes that the also nature ofthe toxin include naturally synthesis protein natural substances kill cells Whole ricin and abrin possess such (PAP), by riboso2 distinct chains, 1 chain with lectin-binding properties, and another with cytotoxic activity. These 2-chain toxins are highly toxic to intact composed and cells in their of a single natural state. polypeptide gelonin) demonstrate little cells because membranes. they have Moreover, no mechanism the binding can be inactivated by separating In chain intrinsic the contrast, (eg, toxins saporin, toxicity PAP, to intact for binding to surface of ricin to normal cells toxic of the detoxify manifest biologic antibody many enzymatic toxin single-chain degradation A-chain from Blocked on in the the Ricin laboratory studies examining toxins as linker and kill formed.”'’ toxins were These studies demonstrated not very effective cytotoxic normal Ricin an chemistry on target tumor are of 2 subunits, linked enzyme by that the a single the the B-chain ubiquitous sites the the by ofthe less single-chain even with and bond. and These to affect the ability chain with than was 100-fold relative A-chain, synthesis than ricin A-chain alone. blocked ricin is reduced to whole ricin as measured in a cell-free , has CHEST even is identical by their system. a conjugate but ricin, A-chain is formed 500-fold a I 103 Downloaded From: http://publications.chestnet.org/pdfaccess.ashx?url=/data/journals/chest/21670/ on 05/14/2017 that I 4 I APRIL The nonspeby more than the of native activity of ricin to inhibit protein the blocked ricin the same cytotoxicity 1993 antiThe a highly a toxicity to that has increased transport though capacity By linking ricin appear the N901 molecule. in the above section produces the specificity of N901 with greater of free blocked toxin whole with do not linking ricin been the is seen to enhance whole has conjugates with only for than ligands way observed modifications B-chain natural ricin antibody biochemical across the cell membrane. N901-bR is an immunoconjugate NKH1 antibody to a ‘blocked” significantly cific toxicity is antibody-whole the 2 galactose stable more as described IT combining B-chain, A-chain of eucaryotic linking significantly ofthe the The subunit 605 in a chemically cytotoxicity IT toxicity, A-chain Monoclonal-antibody-blocked specificity of the monoclonal molecule to N901 that reagents toxicity of monoclonal chemically blocking sites A-chain the of of ITs to been per- are potent cytotoxic agents; demonstrate nonspecific cytoto all cells via the B-chain. An ricin-B binding developed. retain the process purified of binds to galactose-terminated on eucaryotic cell surfaces. Intact ricin immunoconjugates however, such immunotoxins toxicity because they bind slightly effects modifications the capacity cells have disulfide inactivates ribosomes, and oligosaccharides, into as of the highest avidity and ability to internalize. a new type of toxin was prepared which retained properties of the intact ricin molecule but had blocked the ability of the B-chain to bind to cells.”'”' consists binding the well antibody-toxin internalize ricin antigen 4 These inactivation. isotype, the inhibitors of protein pokeweed-anti-viral could by approach to limit ricin conjugates conjugate increasingly important, cells single-chain which are mon- with (3) a stable of are are important in the development of a efficacious IT. First, not only is the specificity monoclonal and appear components (1) a specific does penetrates and that cytotoxic to be relatively simple, the development and specific ITs has been more difficult. several variables therapeutically the which xi’3 concept toxins cross-reactivity to and antibody; antibody Although of early toxin binds agents potential highly major Background antibodies Therefore the toxic chemically chemotherapeutic to develop limited ho- monoclonal of cytotoxic immunotoxin: with of several Three anti- agents. use conventional be used limited of examining identified a successful antibody appeared studies conjugates. necessary cytotoxic delivery than to the quantities the tumor Extensive decades, unlimited on that different tumors of monoclonal the may due to minimal advent Previous have potent antibody-toxin tissue; for cells. more Such oclonal prove several as therapeutic focused agents 5 to 7 logs and mal to test as vehicles directly tissue provided been for ability not Additional agents, might impossible The antibodies antibodies is were has Attention agents. specificity, considered studies technology mogeneous of been of heteroantibodies. body the chemotherapeutic exquisite with which to treat human tumors with toxicity. Although the concept oftreating extensive the conventional with did ITs. to antigen. conjugate to penetrate the cell surface as well as the number of IT molecules required to kill a cell, appeared to be very important in inducing cell death. Moreover, it became evident antibodies, antibodies. cytotoxicity efficiency the A- of laboratories cell-surface single-chain including ricin monoclonal relevant cytotoxic ofthese number to demonstrated the expected therapy. on Immunotoxins toxins the first ITs antibodies or to purified an increasing expressing of radio- 5 years, this reason, monoclonal toxins single-chain that and single-chain the past linked a class from traditional cytotoxic agents, and they are unlikely to potenhate bone marrow suppression. Thus, ITs may be able to improve the cure rate in SCLC by eradicating drug-resistant cells to either chain. Over are able chem- of action of conventional an excellent Immunotoxins Their drugs. ofpatients conventional B-chain.” For trials utilized I Supplement general for the 437$ targeted cell population Characteiistics ofthe Monoelonal means N901 of the relationship For example, cells In this intestinal tumors derived precursor uptake and pheochromocytoma, led to the generation investigation of from generating ing” bone these marrow antibodies of patients apy autologous which for has against SCLC. The that NKH1 peripheral monocytes, precursors. of 5i0fl chosen is a 180 an the IT IC values Four NKH with to 1 to five have neural cells. The to 15% of NKH1 the NKH 1 receptor) antigen, receptor complex. fractions of myocardial Extensive express 20% screening to has also of frozen a CD3T1’-cell mediate of NK been CD3 non-MHC expression out samples. immuno- The noted changes humans The In addition, was staining observed by and skeletal cardiac tional staining in the cytoplasm In was oe other and strongly transferrm fibers ofcortical stromal study, the antigens, recel)tor. SCLC saml)les. or OKTh, mouse SCLC NKI-I1 Most but model, was in the also cells to possible and Toxicity: which of non-small-cell antigen et al2 lung was noted for the cancer only some also found SCLC of myocardial study. that by total N901 N901-bR. infusion. had Phase I Study clearly In many seen in attention be on nervous high doses of infusion for 6 days and p.g/kg in 1,000 of motor conduction were destudies. The monkeys had no abnormalities in either motor one NK with at animal activity However, returned in patients. of 750 monitored In days dose is consistent that using doses be these is not but of N901-bR is reactive was no functional should tolerated These electromyelographic until 21 days after therapy. activity activity effect continuous At examined, after It produced requires performed mild abnormalities by nerve conduction clinically significant infusion is specific inflammatory in human the the evidence the This of Of minimal of drug were monkeys. NK diffusely damage. phenomena. similar to those To clarify species, stained evidence and toxicity in infusion mediated findings are studies in SCLC or non-lineage-spe- bolus microscopic of rejection. NK cells, condition either findings administered tected apparent toxicity. on cynomolgus microscopic cardiac or sensory function. ties did not develop NK Toxicity: Since ovary. against were OKT9 Koros Addi- graft further .Lg/kg, of epithelium ofthe MAb cytokeratins, NKH1 observed. of NKH1 other CNS light cardiac N90i-bR cells. Staining follicular specimens and Schwann neuropil expression of 21 to methods. in thyroid with with 438$ and muscle All reactec.l In a nude of astrocxtes to a panel leukocyte antigens.2’ itself noted recent cific neuron immunoperoxidase was compared the 3 had dose a the over the same time a total dose of N901- during the given cynomolgus to that acute fibroblasts not infusion received had any clinical an immunologically the pathologic tissue, and by inflammation ways, CNS strongest pathologic arrhythmia to on nonspecific cardiac evidence binding expressed reflect N901-bR reactivity from isoform 6 days, had by the of N901 occurs with peripheral nerves of all types. It appears that the N901 antibody binds to the intraneural staining result and at an N901-bR is well above the likely maximum due to hepatic toxicity. mechanism of this tissue response with in non- by 6 or explained cells.’ carried tissue the and 8, insufficiency rosette over cells respectively. has demonstrated of N901-bR received No monkeys further Although CD3 of N KH 1 antigen tissue staining able is characteristic remaining al.a antigen- SW-2 nmol, effects examined mg/kg et N901 be killed may or it may myocardial changes. large of acute l/E bR of 900 7.8 can molecule the had conjugate Scott the towards and 6 days or by continuous Of 12 monkeys who significant lymphoid (Ti coexpress both on other CD2 to 25% are of NK 20% of myeloma. also cells that about on period. as activated In malignant expressed rarely Interestingly, NKH1 hematopoietic l)ut expres- This surface, we following the by on N90i-bR investigate who of ricin nmol cells. cell measured described of SW-2 cells nmol. adhesion To further was of conjugate required to kill 63% of exposure ofthe cells to conjugate. The Toxicitij: cell monkeys non-MHC- definition and exception cells only killing with is commonly cases, with of operational leukemias leukemia malignancies, an that cells resting NK as well killer (LAK) effectors. lymphocytic myelogenous those function, include demonstrated to of3.5 N901-blocked cell line Namalwa by the same are presented as an IC, which 0.022 myocardial for studies is restricted logs Myocardial stnicture human natural killer expressed on 10% are modest N901-antigen-positive determined for N901-blocked cells concentration activity kd surface 200 assay was Burkitt’s lymphoma Toxicity values Namalwa Previous cells, peroxidase to develop these of the concentrations clonogenic the concentration cells following a 24-h Some cytotoxicity on Cytotoxicity toxicity negative procedure. as serotherapy. vitro varying is candidate The N901 recognizing SW-2. the monkeys, hematopoietic restricted Finally, provide line Nonspecific in In determined with using distin- goal cell N901 a Anti-N901-bR was incubation N901 antibody. In this model into nude mice; the resultant noted. with Toxicity: (bR) l)lO()d lymphocytes but not on granulocytes, erythrocytes, platelets, or earlier hematopoietic cytolytic majority has the of as immunoconjugates. by normal is selectively cells.2 These lymphokine-activated granular reinfusion.21 for SCLC, (anti-CD56) antigen NKH1 restricted This and with were Studies in-Vitro with is expressed antigen NKH1 as second A Preclinical SCLC amine such treated reductions ricin is to provide a means of “purgprior to high-dose chemother- marrow been a means cancers.” are selective antib(xly antigen in were tumor on gastro- (APUD), as other development monoclonal the engaged immunophenotyping from molecules cells a and of tumors. neur()blastoma, and carcinoid. of MAb reactive with SCLC SCLC with as antigens resembles decarboxylation guishing antibodies, SCLC reductions using the cell line was introduced tumors neural-related respect, tumor SCLC utilized of SCLC and other SCLC express antibody. been lineage between SCLC surface. have cell the by Antibody (MAb) investigating the solely Monoclonal antilxdies clarifying their specified by NK cells various in days in times which could 30 abnormali- be this after was this identified postinfusion, 2 NK to normal. in After in Patients the completion with Relapsed SCLC ofextensive preclinical Immunotoxin Therapy for SCLC Downloaded From: http://publications.chestnet.org/pdfaccess.ashx?url=/data/journals/chest/21670/ on 05/14/2017 studies (Thomas which J. Lynch, Jr) showed that could safely of N901-bR N901-bR could be given to primates, in patients Patients were design at x assessed for serial with given doses pg’kg/d specifically relapsed N901-bR ranging 7 days continuous cardiac toxicity radionuclide with measurements. serial neurologic Neurologic exams, serial 7 toxicity nerve were cardiac was 11 with studies, 12 have 19 patients found that have this been drug treated can be with given N901-bR. safely of cardiac is the and neurologic parameters. Capillary leak syndrome dose-limiting toxicity at 40 p.g/kg/d x 7 days. Serum drug levels cytotoxic in mouse achieved vitro. All patients and human of treatment. have observed patient mented with drug patients are of a level response SCLC. to tumor such in a state as to initiating N90i-bR residual chemotherapy a phase induction II be 14 1 Souhami to the disease, and study Law K. in 17 Lung Cancer in small Subcommittee for i8 We with WL, Propert lung. 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