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ZMS-4084, a potent and selective WRN inhibitor induces significant tumor regression and sustained complete responses in MSI-H tumor models

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编号 5141 展板 24 🕑 4/21 09:00–12:00 📍 Section 38 主讲 Zhengtao Li, PhD
分会场 New Ligands and Inhibitors
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Weikun Wang, Guimei Yang, Liting Xue, Yao Guo, Wenjing Li, Renhong Tang, Zhengtao Li

State Key Laboratory of Neurology and Oncology Drug Development, Simcere Zaiming Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd., Shanghai, China

摘要 Abstract

Microsatellite instability-high status (MSI-H) is typically prevalent in endometrial, gastrointestinal, ovarian and colorectal cancers. The RecQ helicase WRN has been identified as a synthetic lethal target in MSI-H cancers and represents a promising therapeutic candidate in this context. The two clinical-stage WRN inhibitors, HRO761 and RO7589831, have demonstrated the clinical efficacy in phase I trials. Here we report the discovery of a novel and potent WRN inhibitor, ZMS-4084. Surface plasmon resonance analysis revealed that ZMS-4084 binds specifically to the WRN helicase domain with high affinity (KD=1.08E-08 M). ZMS-4084 selectively inhibited WRN ATPase activity with an IC 50 of 0.05 µM, and exhibited over 2,000-fold selectivity over other RecQ family helicases. Intracellular mechanistic study demonstrated that ZMS-4084 induces apoptosis and inhibits proliferation of HCT116 (MSI-H) cells with an EC 50 of 0.024 µM, accompanied by WRN degradation and accumulation of DNA damage signified by p21 expression and other markers. In a panel of 124 tumor cell lines, ZMD-4084 selectively inhibited the viability of MSI-H cell lines without significant effects on microsatellite stable (MSS) cell lines, indicating high selectivity and a potentially favorable safety profile. Notably, ZMD-4084 effectively suppressed the growth of MSI-H patient-derived organoids, including those previously exposed to standard-of- care therapies such as chemotherapy, anti-EGFR agents, and/or immunotherapy. In vitro ADME and in vivo pharmacokinetics studies demonstrated favorable physicochemical properties and dose-proportional oral bioavailability across preclinical species, supporting its potential for oral administration in humans. Daily administration of ZMS-4084 resulted dose-dependent antitumor efficacy in xenograft models derived from MSI-H human tumors. In the Ishikawa xenograft model, daily dosing at 2.5 mg/kg induced 100% tumor regression, and complete responses (CRs) were achieved in five out of six aminals at 15 mg/kg. Even in the less sensitive RKO xenograft model, 100% tumor regression and several CRs were observed at a dose of 20 mg/kg. No treatment-related abnormalities were observed across all dose regimens in non-GLP preclinical safety studies. In conclusion, we have developed a novel WRN inhibitor, ZMS-4084, which demonstrates robust antitumor activity in both xenograft models and patient-derived organoids representing diverse MSI-H tumor types. Given the synthetic lethality between WRN inhibition and MSI-H status, along with its broad antitumor activity across multiple tumor lineages, ZMS-4084 holds strong potential as a tissue-agnostic therapeutic agent for patients with MSI-H tumors.
利益披露 Disclosure
W. Wang, State Key Laboratory of Neurology and Oncology Drug Development, Simcere Zaiming Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. Employment. G. Yang, State Key Laboratory of Neurology and Oncology Drug Development, Simcere Zaiming Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. Employment. L. Xue, State Key Laboratory of Neurology and Oncology Drug Development, Simcere Zaiming Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. Employment. Y. Guo, State Key Laboratory of Neurology and Oncology Drug Development, Simcere Zaiming Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. Employment. W. Li, State Key Laboratory of Neurology and Oncology Drug Development, Simcere Zaiming Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. Employment. R. Tang, State Key Laboratory of Neurology and Oncology Drug Development, Simcere Zaiming Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. Employment. Z. Li, State Key Laboratory of Neurology and Oncology Drug Development, Simcere Zaiming Pharmaceutical Co, Ltd. Employment.

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