Safety and pharmacokinetics of a glycoPEGylated recombinant activated factor VII derivative: A randomized first human dose trial in healthy subjects

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Background:Extensive research is currently ongoing to prolong the half-life of coagulation factors. One of these techniques is glycoPEGylation, which has also been applied to recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa), resulting in a rFVIIa derivative (N7-GP) with a prolonged terminal half-life (t 1/2). The main clinical purpose of N7-GP is to provide safe and effective prophylaxis to patients with hemophilia and inhibitors. The prolonged t 1/2 of N7-GP can potentially reduce the dosing frequency and thereby facilitate convenience and compliance, which are two significant barriers to effective prophylaxis. Objectives:To determine the safety and pharmacokinetics of single doses of N7-GP in healthy men. Methods:A randomized, placebo-controlled, dose-escalation trial with five cohorts (N7-GP dose of 12.5-100μgkg -1) was performed. In each cohort, eight subjects were randomized to receive N7-GP (n=6) or placebo (n=2). Results:The mean FVIIa activity was measurable for up to at least 72h after dosing, and the overall mean t 1/2 for FVIIa activity was 15h. The pharmacokinetics of N7-GP appeared to be dose-proportional in the dose range investigated. No serious adverse events (including thromboembolic events) were reported. The frequency of adverse events was similar in both the placebo and N7-GP groups. No neutralizing antibodies against N7-GP were detected. A pharmacologic effect was apparent from a dose-dependent statistically significant decrease in the mean prothrombin time in all N7-GP groups as compared with placebo. Conclusions:N7-GP had a plasma half-life of 15h and a profile that makes it a potential candidate for prophylaxis in patients with hemophilia and inhibitors. © 2011 International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis.

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Møss, J., Rosholm, A., & Laurén, A. (2011). Safety and pharmacokinetics of a glycoPEGylated recombinant activated factor VII derivative: A randomized first human dose trial in healthy subjects. Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 9(7), 1368–1374. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1538-7836.2011.04344.x

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