Population pharmacokinetic model of ABL001/CTX-009 (anti-VEGF/DLL4) in adult cancer patients with solid tumor.

ABL001/CTX-009 is a bispecific antibody targeting delta-like ligand-4 and vascular endothelial growth factor A. In this study, we developed a population pharmacokinetic (PK) model of ABL001/CTX-009 in patients with solid tumors. A total of 712 plasma concentrations from 30 patients with relapsed or refractory solid tumors were collected from a phase 1 study (NCT03292783). A population PK model was developed using a nonlinear mixed-effect method and was evaluated by graphical and numerical methods. Using the model, the steady-state concentrations were simulated to compare weight-based and fixed-dose regimens and to find optimal dosing intervals. The PK of ABL001/CTX-009 was well described by a two-compartment model with a parallel first-order and Michaelis-Menten elimination kinetics. Body weight was selected as a significant covariate on V1. Model evaluation results suggested that the model was adequate and robust with good precision. Simulations after administrations of fixed or weight-based doses showed similar plasma concentrations. Additionally, 10 mg/kg for every other week and 15 mg/kg for every three-week administration showed comparable plasma concentrations. In conclusion, the model well described the plasma concentrations of ABL001/CTX-009 in patients with solid tumors. The simulation suggested that weight-based dose and fixed dose can provide equivalent systemic exposure.