Challenges in Nonhuman Primate Research in the 21st Century

von: Gerhard F. Weinbauer, Friedhelm Vogel

Waxmann Verlag GmbH, 2013

ISBN: 9783830978398 , 180 Seiten

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Challenges in Nonhuman Primate Research in the 21st Century


 

Contents

6

Preface

8

Regulatory Standards for the Approval of Biosimilar Products: A Global Review1

10

Barbara Mounho-Zamora

10

Abstract

10

1. Introduction

11

2. History of the development of regulatory pathways for biosimilar products

14

3. Biosimilar pathway in the European Union

16

4. Biosimilar pathway in the United States

21

5. Conclusions

30

6. References

31

Biosimilars and Primate Toxicology – Practical Considerations and Challenges

36

Raymond Donninger

36

Abstract

36

1. Introduction

36

2. Regulations

37

3. Biotherapeutic nonclinical safety development considerations

38

4. Biosimilar nonclinical development considerations

39

5. Primate toxicity studies

41

5.4 Immunogenicity

44

6. Other nonclinical studies

45

7. Overall conclusions

45

8. References

45

Social Housing for Nonhuman Primates: A Global Perspective

48

Jessica Couch, Heather Taylor, Kathryn Chapman

48

Abstract

48

1. Introduction

48

2. Examples of challenges in socialization of adult male NHPs

50

3. Concerns and benefits of social housing for NHPs

52

4. What is the current practice for care of adult NHPs?

53

5. Potential challenges to success of social housing

54

6. Other differences in socialization and enrichment practices between CRO sites

55

7. Summary and conclusions

56

8. Looking forward

57

9. Acknowledgements

57

10. References

58

Considerations for the Use of Nonhuman Primates in Nonclinical Safety Assessment

60

Jörg Bluemel

60

Abstract

60

1. Introduction

60

2. Nonhuman primates in toxicity testing

62

3. Species selection for nonclinical safety studies

63

4. Challenges in the refinement of nonclinical study designs

64

5. Industry survey and retrospective analysis of NHP study designs

66

6. Recommendations for refined / alternative study designs

67

7. Conclusions and outlook

69

8. References

70

Update on Nonhuman Primate Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity Evaluation

72

Gerhard F. Weinbauer

72

Abstract

72

1. Introduction

73

2. Fertility evaluation

73

3. Pre- and postnatal development evaluation

77

4. Implications of social housing for DART evaluation

82

5. References

85

General and Specific Considerations Related to Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity

88

Annick Cauvin, PhD

88

Abstract

88

1. Introduction

88

2. Specificities of antibodies and choice of species for nonclinical evaluation

90

3. Considerations for the design of non-clinical programs

92

4. Specific considerations related to reproductive and developmental toxicity

95

5. Reproductive and developmental assessment of Cimzia®

96

6. Reproductive and developmental assessment of olokizumab

99

7. Summary and conclusion

107

8. References

108

Juvenile Animal Studies and Pediatric Investigation Plans

112

Mette Thomsen

112

Abstract

112

1. Introduction – EU pediatric regulation

112

2. The Pediatric Investigation Plan

113

3. Waiver or PIP?

113

4. Condition/indication for PIP

114

5. When to produce a PIP?

115

6. When to submit a PIP?

115

7. PIPs after approval

116

8. Modification of an agreed PIP

116

9. Compliance check

117

10. How to minimise the number of modifications of the PIP

117

11. Nonclinical Studies to support pediatric trials:

118

12. PIP – Purpose of nonclinical section

119

13. What to include in the PIP

120

14. PDCO nonclinical working group

121

15. EMA’s experience

122

16. Case studies

124

17. Increased number of juvenile animal studies?

125

18. Conclusion

128

19. References

129

Relevance and Importance of Nonhuman Primate Models in Regulatory Toxicology – Guideline Update for Biopharmaceuticals

132

Paul Baldrick

132

Abstract

132

1. Introduction

132

2. Primate use and biological activity/pharmacodynamics, safety pharmacology, exposure assessment

133

3. Primate use and single dose toxicity, repeat dose toxicity and immunotoxicity

135

4. Primate use and reproductive performance/development toxicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity and local tolerance

141

5. Primate use and other areas of toxicological testing

143

6. Overall conclusions

145

7. References

146

Nonclinical Safety Assessment of Next Generation Biologicals: Nanobodies ®

150

Sandy Jacobs, Sandra De Boever, Marie-Paule Bouche, Maria Laura Sargentini- Maier, Hans Ulrichts, Josefi ne- Beate Holz, Judith Baumeister

150

Abstract

150

1. Introduction: the Nanobody technology platform

151

2. The unique properties of Nanobodies and their implications on safety and toxicity testing

152

3. Case study 1: the anti-vWF Nanobody caplacizumab

155

4. Case study 2: ALX-0141

161

5. Overall conclusions

166

6. References

166

Acknowledgements

167

19th Covance Primate Symposium – Closing Thoughts

168

Meredith Rocca

168

Biosimilars Development

168

Animal Use and Welfare

169

Nonhuman Primate DART and Juvenile Evaluation

170

Nanobodies

171

Safety Pharmacology

171

Take Action!

171

Speakers and Chairpersons

172

NINETEENTH PRIMATE SYMPOSIUM

174

Index

178