PO.IM02.06 · 免疫学
靶向LILRB1/HLA-G轴的LILRB1抗体:支持首次人体试验的临床前疗效、药代动力学与安全性
LILRB1 antibody targeting the LILRB1/HLA-G axis: Preclinical efficacy, pharmacokinetics, and safety supporting first-in-human trials
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中文摘要
背景:LILRB1是一种表达于T细胞、B细胞、NK细胞和单核细胞上的抑制性受体。它与HLA I类分子结合,对HLA-G的亲和力最高。这种相互作用传递抑制性信号,使肿瘤细胞得以逃避免疫监视,损害NK细胞、T细胞和巨噬细胞功能。破坏LILRB1/HLA-G轴是恢复抗肿瘤免疫的一种有前景的策略。此外,LILRB1可能独立于PD-1调节T细胞功能,提示其具有克服对PD-1抑制剂耐药的潜力。
方法:通过表面等离子体共振和流式细胞术评估LG-LILRB1抗体的结合亲和力和特异性。竞争性结合实验证实了对LILRB1/HLA-G相互作用的阻断。使用流式细胞术和蛋白质印迹法评估免疫细胞功能的恢复。在人LILRB1转基因小鼠中检测抗肿瘤疗效。在食蟹猴中研究药代动力学和毒代动力学,并通过符合GLP的毒理学和免疫毒性研究评估安全性。
结果:LG-LILRB1抗体对LILRB1表现出高亲和力、选择性结合,并对HLA-G呈剂量依赖性阻断。功能实验显示T细胞增殖、NK细胞细胞毒性和巨噬细胞吞噬作用增强。在体内,LG-LILRB1抗体显著抑制了荷HLA-G表达肿瘤的转基因小鼠中的肿瘤生长(最高达88.8%)。药效学分析显示CD8⁺ T细胞和NK细胞的浸润与活化增加。与PD-L1阻断联合产生协同抗肿瘤效应。在猴中,LG-LILRB1抗体表现出剂量成比例的暴露和较长的半衰期(>12天)。在为期4周的GLP毒性研究中未观察到与治疗相关的不良发现。
结论:LG-LILRB1抗体是一种首创(first-in-class)的LILRB1阻断剂,通过破坏LILRB1/HLA-G轴恢复了抗肿瘤免疫。它增强了免疫细胞功能,并在临床前模型中显示出强效疗效。良好的药代动力学和安全性支持其临床开发。与PD-L1阻断联合进一步改善了疗效。这些发现支持LG-LILRB1抗体作为一种有前景的癌症免疫治疗候选药物,目前一项1a期试验正在进行中(NCT06332755)。
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Background: LILRB1 is an inhibitory receptor expressed on T cells, B cells, NK cells, and monocytes. It binds to HLA class I molecules, with the highest affinity for HLA-G. This interaction delivers inhibitory signals that allow tumor cells to evade immune surveillance, impairing NK cell, T cell, and macrophage function. Disrupting the LILRB1/HLA-G axis is a promising strategy for restoring anti-tumor immunity. Additionally, LILRB1 may regulate T cell function independently of PD-1, suggesting potential to overcome resistance to PD-1 inhibitors.
Methods: Binding affinity and specificity of LG-LILRB1 antibody were assessed via surface plasmon resonance and flow cytometry. Competitive binding assays confirmed blockade of LILRB1/HLA-G interaction. Restoration of immune cell function was evaluated using flow cytometry and western blotting. Anti-tumor efficacy was tested in human LILRB1 transgenic mice. Pharmacokinetics and toxicokinetics were studied in cynomolgus monkeys, and safety was assessed through GLP-compliant toxicology and immunotoxicity studies.
Results: LG-LILRB1 antibody showed high-affinity, selective binding to LILRB1 and dose-dependent blockade of HLA-G. Functional assays revealed enhanced T cell proliferation, NK cell cytotoxicity, and macrophage phagocytosis. In vivo, LG-LILRB1 antibody significantly inhibited tumor growth (up to 88.8%) in transgenic mice bearing HLA-G-expressing tumors. Pharmacodynamic analysis showed increased infiltration and activation of CD8⁺ T cells and NK cells. Combination with PD-L1 blockade yielded synergistic anti-tumor effects. In monkeys, LG-LILRB1 antibody exhibited dose-proportional exposure and a long half-life (>12 days). No treatment-related adverse findings were observed in 4-week GLP toxicity studies.
Conclusions: LG-LILRB1 antibody, a first-in-class LILRB1 blocker, restored anti-tumor immunity by disrupting the LILRB1/HLA-G axis. It enhanced immune cell function and showed strong efficacy in preclinical models. Favorable pharmacokinetics and safety support its clinical development. Combination with PD-L1 blockade further improved outcomes. These findings support LG-LILRB1 antibody as a promising candidate for cancer immunotherapy, with a Phase 1a trial currently ongoing (NCT06332755).
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H. Kim, None..
S. Kim, None..
Y. Kim, None..
J. Cho, None..
M. Kim, None..
J. Kim, None..
S. Hong, None..
H. Kim, None..
S. Kang, None..
K. Ko, None..
J. Park, None..
H. Cho, None..
J. Roh, None..
Y. Son, None..
W. Ko, None.