Aptevo Therapeutics Reports IXINITY® and Pipeline Progress
Reports 73% Increase in IXINITY Year-Over-Year Quarterly Net Revenue in Q1 2019
Anticipates Launching New IXINITY 3,000 IU Assay Mid-2019
Advances Dosing in Additional Cohorts in APVO436 and APVO210 Clinical Programs
On Schedule to File a CTA for ALG.APV-527 in Q4 2019
“We outlined key priorities for Aptevo at the beginning of 2019 focused on advancing three novel bispecific candidates in the clinic over the next 18 months and driving continued growth of IXINITY. I’m very pleased with our progress so far this year as we prepare to roll-out new IXINITY growth initiatives and continue to advance two clinical programs towards preliminary data read-outs later in the year, with a third program, ALG.APV-527, on track for a clinical trial authorization (CTA) submission in the fourth quarter of 2019. Importantly, we also continue to project that our cash burn rate in 2019 will be in the range of $36-40 million, a 33% reduction compared to our projected burn rate in 2018 of between
IXINITY Update
“Patient conversions onto IXINITY therapy have continued as awareness of IXINITY and Aptevo builds within the Hemophilia B community,” said
“Aptevo is proud to have a strong reputation within the Hemophilia B community for being responsive to the needs of the community. This new, larger vial size gives us more diversity in our assay presentations and enhances the user experience for IXINITY – particularly for patients with more severe factor IX deficiency as it reduces the time necessary to reconstitute product for infusion. The larger vial size also requires less space for storage and is more compact for travel, offering enhanced convenience for patients,” said Mr. Adelman.
In addition to the launch of a larger assay for IXINITY, Aptevo is also advancing plans to commence a confirmatory Phase 4 study of IXINITY in the third quarter of 2019 with the objective of seeking a label expansion in
“We are excited to undertake these new growth initiatives for IXINITY, which could build upon our current momentum and expand the use of IXINITY in both U.S. and ex-U.S. markets,” continued Mr. Adelman. IXINITY is currently marketed exclusively in
ADAPTIR Pipeline Update
As previously announced, Aptevo has also recently commenced Phase 1 clinical development of two novel bispecific antibody candidates, APVO436 and APVO210, being investigated for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and autoimmune disorders, respectively. Each candidate was built using the company’s ADAPTIR protein therapeutic platform and features a unique mechanism of action for activating the immune system to fight cancer or suppressing the immune system and inflammatory processes for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
“Enrollment in both the APVO436 and APVO210 clinical programs is proceeding on target,” said Dr.
“We anticipate reporting a preliminary read-out on ADA for APVO436 in the third quarter and also reporting preliminary Phase 1 safety data for APVO436 in the fourth quarter. Similarly, for APVO210, we anticipate reporting initial results of the single dose cohorts in the third quarter and reporting preliminary Phase 1 safety data in the fourth quarter. If preclinical observations can be confirmed in clinical studies, we believe that both APVO436 and APVO210 offer unique attributes that could position them as potential best-in-class or first-in-class molecules in their therapeutic categories,” continued Dr. Stromatt.
The APVO436 Phase 1/1b clinical trial is being conducted in two parts. The first part will enroll up to 60 patients and is an open-label, dose-escalation study evaluating the safety and pharmacokinetic profile of APVO436 to determine a recommended dose for part 2. The second part of the study is a Phase 1b open-label expansion study to assess the clinical activity and safety profile of APVO436 at the recommended dose in a larger group of patients.
The APVO210 Phase 1 clinical trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, single and multiple ascending dose study of APVO210, designed to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of APVO210 in healthy subjects. The study will be conducted in 2 stages; the first stage will assess single ascending doses (SAD) of APVO210, followed by an evaluation of multiple ascending doses (MAD) of APVO210 administered by intravenous (IV) infusion either weekly or biweekly over 4 weeks. The study is expected to enroll a maximum of 64 subjects in the initial SAD dose cohort and up to 40 subjects in the MAD dose cohort.
ALG.APV-527 is a bispecific ADAPTIR candidate that targets 4-1BB, a co-stimulatory receptor expressed on activated T cells, and 5T4, a solid tumor antigen. The candidate continues to advance through preclinical development to support CTA filing in Q4 2019 and enable first-in-human dosing of ALG.APV-527 in multiple solid tumors in early 2020. This program, in co-development with
Indications and Important Risk Information for IXINITY
IXINITY [Coagulation Factor IX (Recombinant)] Lyophilized Powder for Solution for Intravenous Injection is a coagulation factor IX (recombinant) indicated in adults and children ≥ 12 years of age with Hemophilia B for control and prevention of bleeding episodes, and for perioperative management. IXINITY is not indicated for induction of immune tolerance in patients with Hemophilia B. IXINITY is contraindicated in patients who have known hypersensitivity to IXINITY or its excipients, including hamster protein.
Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, may occur following IXINITY administration. Discontinue use of IXINITY if hypersensitivity symptoms occur, and initiate appropriate treatment. Regularly evaluate patients for the development of factor IX inhibitors by appropriate clinical observations and laboratory tests. If expected factor IX activity plasma levels are not attained, or, if bleeding is not controlled as expected with a certain dose, perform an assay that measures factor IX inhibitor concentration. An association between the occurrence of a factor IX inhibitor and allergic reactions has been reported. Individuals with factor IX inhibitors may be at increased risk of severe hypersensitivity reactions or anaphylaxis if re-challenged.
Nephrotic syndrome may occur with IXINITY. Nephrotic syndrome has been reported following attempted immune tolerance induction in Hemophilia B patients with factor IX inhibitors and a history of allergic reactions. Thromboembolism may occur when using IXINITY (e.g., pulmonary embolism, venous thrombosis, and arterial thrombosis). Patients may develop hypersensitivity to hamster (CHO) protein as IXINITY contains trace amounts. The most common adverse drug reaction observed in >2% of patients in clinical trials was headache.
Please see full Prescribing Information at www.IXINITY.com.
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