Safety and Clinical Activity of SHR7390 Monotherapy or Combined With Camrelizumab for Advanced Solid Tumor: Results

Xiao-Li Wei1, Yang Zhang2, Hong-Yun Zhao2

  • 1Department of Medical Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China.

The Oncologist
|November 18, 2022
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

SHR7390, a MEK1/2 inhibitor, showed a manageable safety profile when combined with camrelizumab in advanced colorectal cancer patients. Preliminary antitumor activity was observed across different tumor subtypes.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • SHR7390 is a novel, selective inhibitor targeting MEK1/2.
  • Two Phase I trials investigated SHR7390 monotherapy and its combination with camrelizumab.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Evaluate the tolerability, safety, and antitumor activity of SHR7390.
  • Determine the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) for SHR7390 monotherapy and in combination with camrelizumab.

Main Methods:

  • Accelerated titration scheme used to determine MTD.
  • Patients received SHR7390 alone or with camrelizumab.
  • Primary endpoints included dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) and MTD.

Main Results:

  • SHR7390 monotherapy MTD was 0.75 mg; no objective responses observed.
  • SHR7390 (0.5 mg) plus camrelizumab showed a manageable safety profile in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients.
  • Partial responses (PR) were observed in 22.7% of CRC patients, including those with MSI-H tumors.

Conclusions:

  • SHR7390 0.5 mg combined with camrelizumab demonstrated a manageable safety profile.
  • Preliminary clinical activity was noted irrespective of microsatellite instability (MSI) and BRAF mutation status.

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