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    P2.06 - Poster Session 2 - Prognostic and Predictive Biomarkers (ID 165)

    • Event: WCLC 2013
    • Type: Poster Session
    • Track: Biology
    • Presentations: 1
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      P2.06-005 - The High Incidence of Overlap between Actionable Biomarkers in NSCLC: Potential Impact on Future Clinical Trial Design (ID 360)

      09:30 - 09:30  |  Author(s): Y. Choi

      • Abstract

      Background
      Recent advances in molecular profiling of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) have led to the replacement of platinum-based chemotherapy with targeted therapies for certain genetic subsets of NSCLC (ALK rearrangements, some EGFR activating mutations). It is also known that myriad pathways can drive resistance, the unfortunate norm for most patients. A greater understanding of the overlap across multiple biomarker subsets, including activating mutations, signal transduction pathways, and immune system markers, might aid in prognostic assessment, predictive biomarker development and the design of combination or sequential treatment regimens.

      Methods
      The prevalence and prognostic significance of nine biomarkers (TTF1, p63, EGFR mutation, KRAS mutation, MET immunohistochemistry [IHC], PDL1 IHC, PTEN IHC, NaPi2B IHC, ECDH IHC) across two independent sample sets (Set 1, n=561; Set 2, n=300) were tested. With the exception of ECDH, all assays were IVD or companion diagnostics. Set 1 was collected from patients who were eligible for surgery with curative intent from 2003–2005 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the USA. Samples from Set 2 were part of a collaboration between the University of Colorado Cancer Center, USA and The Norwegian Radium Hospital, and contained surgically-resected NSCLC tissues collected from 2006–2011.

      Results
      The prevalence of each biomarker varied significantly by histology. For adenocarcinoma samples, the prevalence of each biomarker was: EGFR mutation (13%), KRAS mutation (29%), TTF1 IHC (83%), p63 IHC (7%), MET IHC (50%), PDL1 IHC (45%), PTEN loss IHC (11%), NaPi2B IHC (76%), EGFR IHC (FLEX cut-off, 11%). In squamous-cell carcinoma, the prevalence of each biomarker was: TTF1 IHC (2%), p63 IHC (87%), MET IHC (13%), PDL1 IHC (50%), PTEN loss IHC (13%), NaPi2B IHC (3%), EGFR IHC (FLEX cut-off, 40%). In addition, more than 67% of patients were positive for more than one biomarker and >33% were positive for at least three biomarkers. The diagnostic criteria for each biomarker and correlations with patient characteristics will be described in further detail. Figure 1. Biomarker Overlap in Adenocarcinoma in Set 1 (n=337) Figure 1

      Conclusion
      Collectively, these data suggest that the biomarker landscape in NSCLC is complex and will be increasingly dynamic as more experimental agents approach pivotal testing. Grant support: this study was partially funded by UT Lung Specialized Programs of Research Excellence grant (P50CA70907; IIW)

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    P3.11 - Poster Session 3 - NSCLC Novel Therapies (ID 211)

    • Event: WCLC 2013
    • Type: Poster Session
    • Track: Medical Oncology
    • Presentations: 1
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      P3.11-014 - Safety, pharmacokinetics, and activity of the anti-NaPi2b antibody-drug conjugate DNIB0600A: A Phase I study in patients with non-small cell lung cancer and platinum-resistant ovarian cancer (ID 1477)

      09:30 - 09:30  |  Author(s): Y. Choi

      • Abstract

      Background
      NaPi2b (SLC34A2) is a multi-transmembrane, sodium-dependent phosphate transporter highly expressed in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and ovarian cancer (OC). DNIB0600A is an antibody-drug conjugate consisting of a humanized anti-NaPi2b IgG1 monoclonal antibody and the anti-mitotic agent MMAE.

      Methods
      This study evaluated safety, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics of DNIB0600A (0.2-2.8 mg/kg) given every 3 weeks (q3w) to patients (pts) with non-squamous NSCLC or platinum-resistant, non-mucinous OC. A traditional 3+3 design was used for dose escalation followed by expansions in NSCLC and OC at the recommended Phase 2 dose (RP2D). Tumor NaPi2b expression was evaluated in archival tissue by immunohistochemistry (IHC). Anti-tumor activity was evaluated per RECIST 1.1.

      Results
      As of 1 May 2013, 65 pts have enrolled (35 NSCLC; 30 OC), median age 62 (range 39-85), PS 0-1, median number of prior regimens 2 (1-8) in NSCLC pts, and 5 (1-12) in OC pts. Pts received a median of 4 (range 1-25) doses of DNIB0600A. One pt experienced a DLT (Grade 3 dyspnea) at 1.8 mg/kg; however, no additional DLTs occurred through the maximally administered dose of 2.8 mg/kg. Two patients had Grade 1 and 2 infusion-related reactions. The most common related AEs (all grades) were fatigue (55%), nausea (35%), peripheral neuropathy (32%), decreased appetite (29%), vomiting (25%), alopecia (20%), and diarrhea, dysgeusia, headache, and pain (each 15%). The majority of these AEs were Grade 1 and Grade 2. Two patients had serious AEs (SAE) which led to discontinuation (dyspnea; dehydration and hyperglycemia). Four other related SAEs (nausea, upper respiratory tract infection, abdominal pain, and headache) were noted in 2 pts. Preliminary PK results support a q3w dosing regimen with no accumulation observed. Expansion at 2.4 mg/kg was selected based on cumulative safety data and a benefit/risk assessment performed at time of expansion. Exposures of analytes monitored were dose-proportional over all dose levels, and no PK difference was observed between NSCLC or OC pts. Approximately 60% of NSCLC and 90% of OC pts expressed high levels (IHC 2+/3+) of NaPi2b. Anti-tumor activity with DNIB0600A was associated with tumor NaPi2b expression for both NSCLC and OC. Of the 40 pts with NaPi2b IHC Score of 2+ or 3+, treated at dose levels 1.8-2.8 mg/kg, 10 pts had a confirmed partial response (PR); 2 of 18 NSCLC and 8 of 22 OC pts, respectively. Additionally, 3 NSCLC and 3 OC pts have unconfirmed PRs. No pt was enrolled with NaPi2b IHC Score of 1+; no pt responded among the 13 pts with NaPi2b IHC Score of 0, treated at dose levels 1.8-2.8 mg/kg

      Conclusion
      DNIB0600A administered q3w has an encouraging safety, tolerability, and PK profile and evidence of anti-tumor activity in NSCLC and OC pts whose tumors express NaPi2b detectable by IHC. This data supports further clinical evaluation of DNIB0600A in NSCLC and OC together with a companion diagnostic.