23andMe Begins Phase 1 Trial for 23ME-01473 Antibody
23andMe Launches Phase 1 Trial for 23ME-01473 Antibody Targeting ULBP6
Overview
23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) has announced the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical trial for 23ME-01473 ('1473), targeting advanced solid tumors. This trial marks a significant milestone as the first participant receives dosing. The investigational antibody, ULBP6, targeted by '1473, was discovered through 23andMe's proprietary research platform, which utilizes the world's largest database of de-identified human genetic and phenotypic information. Remarkably, this marks the third drug target validated by 23andMe's research platform to enter clinical trials in less than four years.
Words from 23andMe
Jennifer Low, Head of Therapeutics Development at 23andMe, expressed enthusiasm, stating, “Entering the clinic with this exciting new dual-mechanism NK-cell activator reinforces the ability of the 23andMe Therapeutics team, and the potential of our research platform, to discover and develop new therapies informed by human genetics.”
Projected Mechanism of '1473
'1473 targets ULBP6 to enhance anti-tumor immunity via NK and T cells. ULBPs, found on cancer cells, bind to NKG2D receptors on NK and T cells.
Cancer cells evade immune recognition by shedding ULBP ligands, acting as immunosuppressive decoys.
'1473 aims to block this binding, potentially restoring immune cell recognition and killing of cancers.
Additionally, '1473 is Fc-effector enhanced, offering another mechanism for NK cells to induce cancer cell death.
The identification of ULBP6 as a potential drug target was facilitated by 23andMe's immuno-oncology (I/O) genetic signature, utilizing genetic data to identify immune-related genes impacting cancer biology and risk.
Phase 1 Study
The Phase 1 '1473 study is a first-in-human, multi-center, open-label trial assessing safety and tolerability in individuals with locally advanced or metastatic solid malignancies progressing after standard therapy.
This study will also evaluate '1473's pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile to establish the optimal dose and schedule for further clinical investigations.
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