Integrin Beta-6 (IB6) Directed Top1 Inhibitor
PF-08046876 | B6C is an investigational compound. Its safety and efficacy have not been established.
Overview + Rationale
Rationale for Cancer Target
- IB6 is a cell surface receptor involved in cell–extracellular matrix interactions and has been implicated in solid tumor pathogenesis and invasiveness1,2
- IB6 expression is normally low in nonmalignant tissue (gastrointestinal tract, hair follicles, lung, renal tubules) but is reported to be increased in certain pathological contexts, including tumor development3-5
- IB6 expression has been detected in multiple solid tumor types including pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma 6-10
- Elevated IB6 has been associated with poor clinical outcomes 9
Overview
PF-08046876 (B6C) is an investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) composed of an anti-IB6 antibody conjugated to a camptothecin-class topoisomerase I (TOP1) inhibitor, AMDCPT, using a traceless enzyme-cleavable glucuronide linker11
Mechanism of Action
- PF-08046876 has demonstrated activity in vitro and in multiple in vivo models
- Targeted delivery of AMDCPT to IB6-expressing tumor cells is the primary hypothesized mechanism of action of B6C. The direct cytotoxicity may be complemented by secondary effects, including bystander effect.1
- In preclinical studies, B6C has shown potency, bystander effect, and reduced susceptibility to efflux pumps1