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ArticleMolecular cancer therapeutics2024

HPN328, a Trispecific T Cell-Activating Protein Construct Targeting DLL3-Expressing Solid Tumors.

Mary E Molloy, Wade H Aaron, Manasi Barath, Mabel C Bush, Evan C Callihan, Kevin Carlin, Michael Cremin, Thomas Evans, Maria G Guerrero, Golzar Hemmati and 19 more

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Article in Molecular cancer therapeutics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers.

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27citing papers in PubMed
5.9field-weighted citation impact, top 3% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

27 citing papers in PubMed, 21 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

29 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mary E MolloyHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0006-6766-4006
Wade H AaronHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0002-2532-6851
Manasi BarathHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0004-7062-6452
Mabel C BushHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0000-0001-8494-1294
Evan C CallihanHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0000-0002-8842-3475
Kevin CarlinHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0002-9627-557X
Michael CreminHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0000-0002-1875-7920
Thomas EvansHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0007-4500-4792
Maria G GuerreroHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0001-8639-2775
Golzar HemmatiHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0003-1886-5483
Avneel S HundalHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0004-6898-1535
Llewelyn LaoHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0008-9070-9991
Payton LaurieHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0000-3787-9133
Bryan D LemonHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0006-9092-6318
S J LinHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0003-6195-3980
Jessica O'RearHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0008-6533-469X
Purbasa PatnaikHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0006-4699-3812
Sony Sotelo RochaHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0001-2903-4795
Linda SantiagoHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0000-0002-4974-6503
Kathryn L StrobelHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0008-5662-613X
Laura B ValenzuelaHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0005-1481-881X
Chi-Heng WuHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0000-0002-1696-8011
Stephen YuHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0008-1011-4358
Timothy Z YuHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0000-0002-0791-1435
Banmeet S AnandHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0000-0001-6284-3431
Che-Leung LawHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0009-0025-1655
Liping L SunHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0007-7803-8382
Holger WescheHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0006-8683-0428
Richard J AustinHarpoon Therapeutics, South San Francisco, California.ORCID 0009-0005-4106-9201
Rapt Therapeutics (United States) · USUniversity of California, San Francisco · US

Funding

Harpoon Therapeutics
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Delta-like ligand 3 (DLL3) is expressed in more than 70% of small cell lung cancers (SCLCs) and other neuroendocrine-derived tumor types. SCLC is highly aggressive, and limited therapeutic options lead to poor prognosis for patients. HPN328 is a trispecific T cell-activating construct (TriTAC) consisting of three binding domains: a CD3 binder for T-cell engagement, an albumin binder for half-life extension, and a DLL3 binder for tumor cell engagement. In vitro assays, rodent models, and non-human primates were used to assess the activity of HPN328. HPN328 induces potent dose-dependent killing of DLL3-expressing SCLC cell lines in vitro, concomitant with T-cell activation and cytokine release. In an NCI-H82 xenograft model with established tumors, HPN328 treatment led to T-cell recruitment and anti-tumor activity. In an immunocompetent mouse model expressing a human CD3ε epitope, mice previously treated with HPN328 withstood tumor rechallenge, demonstrating long-term anti-tumor immunity. When repeat doses were administered to cynomolgus monkeys, HPN328 was well tolerated up to 10 mg/kg. Pharmacodynamic changes, such as transient cytokine elevation, were observed, consistent with the expected mechanism of action of T-cell engagers. HPN328 exhibited linear pharmacokinetics in the given dose range with a serum half-life of 78 to 187 hours, supporting weekly or less frequent administration of HPN328 in humans. Preclinical and nonclinical characterization suggests that HPN328 is a highly efficacious, safe, and novel therapeutic candidate. A phase 1/2 clinical trial is currently underway testing safety and efficacy in patients with DLL3-expressing malignancies.

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Membrane ProteinsAnimalsCell Line, TumorFemaleHumansIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMacaca fascicularisMiceNeoplasmsT-LymphocytesXenograft Model Antitumor AssaysDLL3 protein, humanIntracellular Signaling Peptides and ProteinsMembrane Proteins

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PMID38670552
PMCPMC11372363
OpenAlexW4395699448

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