Model-based assessment of VRC07-523LS dosing in infants through population pharmacokinetic -pharmacodynamic modelling in adults and infants.

OBJECTIVES

To develop a population pharmacokinetic (popPK) model to understand factors affecting the broadly neutralizing HIV antibody (bNAb) VR07-523LS disposition and infant predicted serum neutralization 80% inhibitory dilution titre ratio (PT80) and its potential relationship to antiviral effects.

METHODS

PK data from two studies were used: infants exposed to HIV initiating therapy ≤5 days of age (IMPAACT P1112, n = 21) and healthy adults (VRC605, n = 25). The infant study implemented fixed subcutaneous (s.c.) dosing whereas the adult study implemented weight-based dosing, via both intravenous (i.v.) and s.c. routes. Monte Carlo simulation assessed two doses (80 mg followed by 100 mg at 12 weeks) to determine the maintenance of levels >10 µg/mL in virtual infants. The broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) concentration/IC80 ratio (PT80) was calculated on the basis of simulated concentrations from the popPK model and VRC07-523LS HIV-1 sensitivity (IC80) distribution.

RESULTS

This model predicts typical infant CL/F and t1/2 of 159 mL/day/70 kg and 39 days. Comparatively, predicted adult typical CL/F and t1/2 were 269 mL/day/70 kg and 31 days. Concentrations were >10 µg/mL in >87% of virtual infants at 12 weeks following one dose and >98% at 24 weeks following two doses. Median (90% predictive interval) PT80 was 163 (71-383), 116 (51-274) and 61 (26-144) at 6, 8 and 12 weeks, respectively. Significant model covariates included age (infant versus adult) and multiple dosing.

CONCLUSIONS

Age and repeat dosing influence VRC07-523LS PK. An 80-mg dose followed by 100 mg at 12 weeks rapidly achieves and maintains concentrations >10 µg/mL for >24 weeks. This dosing strategy is expected to result in antiviral effects in patients with sensitive viruses and supports further evaluation of VRC07-523LS.