BSB-1001 for Blood Cancers
Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+1 other location
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May be covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 1 & 2
Recruiting
Sponsor: BlueSphere Bio, Inc
Must not be taking: Investigational agents, Checkpoint inhibitors
Disqualifiers: Weight > 100 kg, Other malignancy, Infections, others
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?The goal of this clinical trial is to test BSB-1001 which is a new type of cellular therapy to treat blood cancers (AML, ALL and MDS). It will evaluate the safety of BSB-1001 and also determine whether it works to prevent relapse of your cancer.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify if you need to stop taking your current medications. However, it mentions that you cannot have had certain treatments like CAR-T therapy within 2 years or investigational agents recently, so it's best to discuss your specific medications with the trial team.
What data supports the effectiveness of the drug BSB-1001 for blood cancers?
Research on similar treatments, like BH3-mimetics, shows they can effectively target and kill cancer cells in blood cancers by overcoming blocks in apoptosis (a process of programmed cell death). This suggests that BSB-1001, if it works similarly, might also be effective in treating blood cancers.
12345Is BSB-1001 safe for humans?
Dasatinib, which may be related to BSB-1001, has been studied for safety in various blood cancers. In a study with patients having acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dasatinib was generally well-tolerated, with most side effects being mild and manageable. Another study in myelodysplastic syndrome patients also found dasatinib to be safe, though its effectiveness was limited.
678910How does the drug BSB-1001 differ from other treatments for blood cancers?
BSB-1001 is unique because it may act as a BH3 mimetic, similar to the small-molecule S1, which inhibits multiple anti-apoptotic proteins like Bcl-2, Mcl-1, and Bcl-XL that are often overexpressed in blood cancers. This multi-targeted approach could potentially make it more effective in inducing cancer cell death compared to treatments that target only one of these proteins.
111121314Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for patients with blood cancers like AML, ALL, or MDS who are getting a stem cell transplant from a donor that matches their tissue type. Participants should not have had previous treatments that would interfere with the study.Inclusion Criteria
I have a high-risk blood cancer such as AML, ALL, or MDS.
I am between 18 and 70 years old and am having a stem cell transplant from a donor.
I have specific genetic markers, HLA-A*02:01 and HA-1 positive.
I have a donor match for my transplant who is fully compatible.
Exclusion Criteria
I weigh more than 100 kg.
I received checkpoint inhibitor therapy less than 3 months before my transplant.
I have had a stem cell transplant before.
I have had viral infections as outlined in the study.
I need assistance with my daily activities.
My brain or spinal cord cancer hasn't responded to specific treatments.
I have another cancer that is expected to affect my life for less than a year.
I do not have any ongoing serious infections.
Participant Groups
The study tests BSB-1001, an experimental cellular therapy added to standard care (SOC), in two parts: first, finding the right dose and then seeing how well it works at preventing cancer relapse after stem cell transplants.
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Dose Escalation CohortsExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
AML, ALL and MDS HLA-A\*02:01 and HA-1-positive (H/H or H/R) patients with an identified HLA-matched, HA-1-negative (R/R) donor will be dosed in dose escalation cohorts
Group II: BSB-1001 Expansion DoseExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Once the maximum tolerated dose (MTD) or promising dose is reached additional AML HLA-A\*02:01 and HA-1-positive (H/H or H/R) patients with an identified HLA-matched, HA-1-negative (R/R) donor will be enrolled in the expansion cohort.
Find A Clinic Near You
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Washington University at St LouisSt. Louis, MO
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN
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Who is running the clinical trial?
BlueSphere Bio, IncLead Sponsor
References
An antiapoptotic Bcl-2 family protein index predicts the response of leukaemic cells to the pan-Bcl-2 inhibitor S1. [2021]Bcl-2-like members have been found to be inherently overexpressed in many types of haematologic malignancies. The small-molecule S1 is a BH3 mimetic and a triple inhibitor of Bcl-2, Mcl-1 and Bcl-XL.
Overcoming blocks in apoptosis with BH3-mimetic therapy in haematological malignancies. [2021]Blocks in apoptosis are now widely regarded as key pathophysiological maladaptations critical for tumour persistence. Importantly, it has also been recognised that they confer resistance to cytotoxic therapy, and hence often portend an adverse prognosis. The advent of BH3-mimetics represents a nascent clinical capability to directly reverse the evasion of apoptosis, and indeed exploit the very molecular abnormalities which have hitherto posed major obstacles to therapeutic success. Clinical trials with BH3-mimetics have demonstrated clear single agent anti-tumour activity in selected haematological malignancies. These drugs also offer promise as adjuncts to existing or emerging therapies in a broader range of cancers.
[Abnormal Expression and Clinical Significance of B Lymphocyte Stimulating Factor in B Cell-derived Malignant Hematologic Diseases]. [2018]To explore the expression and clinical significance of B cell lymphocyte stimulating factor (BLyS) in B cell-derived malignant hematological diseases.
Pharmacological and genomic profiling identifies NF-κB-targeted treatment strategies for mantle cell lymphoma. [2023]Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) is an aggressive malignancy that is characterized by poor prognosis. Large-scale pharmacological profiling across more than 100 hematological cell line models identified a subset of MCL cell lines that are highly sensitive to the B cell receptor (BCR) signaling inhibitors ibrutinib and sotrastaurin. Sensitive MCL models exhibited chronic activation of the BCR-driven classical nuclear factor-κB (NF-κB) pathway, whereas insensitive cell lines displayed activation of the alternative NF-κB pathway. Transcriptome sequencing revealed genetic lesions in alternative NF-κB pathway signaling components in ibrutinib-insensitive cell lines, and sequencing of 165 samples from patients with MCL identified recurrent mutations in TRAF2 or BIRC3 in 15% of these individuals. Although they are associated with insensitivity to ibrutinib, lesions in the alternative NF-κB pathway conferred dependence on the protein kinase NIK (also called mitogen-activated protein 3 kinase 14 or MAP3K14) both in vitro and in vivo. Thus, NIK is a new therapeutic target for MCL treatment, particularly for lymphomas that are refractory to BCR pathway inhibitors. Our findings reveal a pattern of mutually exclusive activation of the BCR-NF-κB or NIK-NF-κB pathways in MCL and provide critical insights into patient stratification strategies for NF-κB pathway-targeted agents.
A randomized phase-II study of BB-10010 (macrophage inflammatory protein- 1alpha) in patients with advanced breast cancer receiving 5-fluorouracil, adriamycin, and cyclophosphamide chemotherapy. [2021]BB-10010 is a variant of the human form of macrophage inflammatory protein-1alpha (MIP-1alpha), which has been shown in mice to block the entry of hematopoietic stem cells into S-phase and to increase their self-renewal capacity during recovery from cytotoxic damage. Its use may constitute a novel approach for protecting the quality of the stem cell population and its capacity to regenerate after periods of cytotoxic treatment. Thirty patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer were entered into the first randomized, parallel group controlled phase II study. This was designed to evaluate the potential myeloprotective effects of a 7-day regimen of BB-10010 administered to patients receiving six cycles of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), adriamycin, and cyclophosphamide (FAC) chemotherapy. Patients were randomized, 10 receiving 100 microgram/kg BB-10010, 11 receiving 30 microgram/kg BB-10010, and nine control patients receiving no BB-10010. BB-10010 was well-tolerated in all patients with no severe adverse events related to the drug. Episodes of febrile neutropenia complicated only 4% of the treatment cycles and there was no difference in incidence between the treated and nontreated groups. Studies to assess the generation of progenitor cells in long-term bone marrow cultures were performed immediately preceding chemotherapy and at the end of six dosing cycles in 18 patients. Circulating neutrophils, platelets, CD 34(+) cells, and granulocyte/macrophage colony-forming cell (GM-CFC) levels were determined at serial time points in cycles 1, 3, and 6. The results showed similar hemoglobin and platelet kinetics in all three groups. On completion of the six treatment cycles, the average pretreatment neutrophil levels were reduced from 5.3 to 1.7 x 10(9)/L in the control patients and from 4.3 to 1.9 and 4.5 to 2.5 x 10(9)/L in the 30/100 microgram/kg BB-10010 groups, respectively. Relative to their pretreatment values, 50% of the patients receiving BB-10010 completed the treatment with neutrophil values significantly higher than any of the controls (P = .02). Mobilization of GM-CFC was enhanced by BB-10010 with an additional fivefold increase over that generated by chemotherapy alone, giving a maximal 25-fold increase over pretreatment values. Bone marrow progenitor assays before and after this standard regimen of chemotherapy indicated little long-term cumulative impairment to recovery from chemotherapy. Despite the limited cumulative damage to the bone marrow, which may have minimized the protective value of BB-10010 during this regimen of chemotherapy, better recovery of neutrophils in the later treatment cycles with BB-10010 was indicated in a number of patients.
Dasatinib induces rapid hematologic and cytogenetic responses in adult patients with Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia with resistance or intolerance to imatinib: interim results of a phase 2 study. [2022]Patients with Philadelphia (Ph) chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) have a rapid disease course and a poor prognosis. Dasatinib, a novel, oral, multitargeted kinase inhibitor of BCR-ABL and SRC family kinases, has previously induced responses in patients with imatinib-resistant or -intolerant Ph-positive ALL. We present the interim results of a phase 2 study designed to further assess the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of dasatinib 140 mg in this patient population (n = 36). With a minimum follow-up of 8 months, treatment with dasatinib resulted in substantial hematologic and cytogenetic response rates. Major hematologic responses were achieved in 42% (15/36) of patients, 67% of whom remained progression-free. Complete cytogenetic responses were attained by 58% (21/36) of patients. The presence of BCR-ABL mutations conferring imatinib resistance did not preclude a response to dasatinib. Dasatinib was also tolerable, with 6% (2/36) of patients discontinuing therapy as a result of study-drug toxicity. Most adverse events (AEs) were grade 1 or 2; febrile neutropenia was the most frequent severe AE, but this and other cytopenias were manageable with dose reduction. Dasatinib represents a safe and effective treatment option and an important therapeutic advance for patients with Ph-positive ALL. This trial was registered at www.clinicaltrials.gov as #CA180015.
Therapeutic implications of Src independent calcium mobilization in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. [2015]We report that 38% of primary large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) tested expressed active Src family kinases, which are targeted by dasatinib. The expression of active Src family of kinases (SFK) in primary DLBCL tumors correlated with unfavorable prognostic markers such as Ki67 and Mum1. Using four DLBCL cell lines we found that: (1) sensitivity to dasatinib (but not imatinib) varied 400-fold; (2) dasatinib resistance was associated with distinct signaling profiles downstream of BCR activation. In particular, although Src family kinase phosphorylation was inhibited by 100-150 nM dasatinib in all cell lines, this failed to inhibit BCR-mediated Blnk phosphorylation, calcium signaling and proliferation in a dasatinib resistant cell line.
Phase II pilot study of oral dasatinib in patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who failed conventional therapy. [2015]Given evidence for the role of Src family kinases, especially Lyn kinase, in myeloblast proliferation and the in vitro inhibitory activity of dasatinib on Src and Lyn, we conducted a phase II study to assess overall response to 100mg/day dasatinib in patients with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, or acute myeloid leukemia arising from MDS and who had failed prior treatment with azanucleoside analogs. Among 18 patients treated, 3 responded, 4 had stable disease, and 10 experienced disease progression. Toxicities were limited and consistent with previous reports. Dasatinib appears to be safe but with limited efficacy.
Phase I trial of SAR103168, a novel multi-kinase inhibitor, in patients with refractory/relapsed acute leukemia or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome. [2021]There is no effective treatment for relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). We conducted a phase I dose escalation trial of SAR103168, a novel multi-targeted kinase inhibitor with activity against the Src kinase family, the BCR-Abl kinase and several angiogenic receptor kinases. Twenty-nine patients 18-83 years old were treated with SAR103168. Pharmacokinetics was characterized by plasma peak concentration (Cmax) at the end of the infusion, followed by a biphasic decline in the elimination profile. Adverse events were as expected for the patient population and there were no individual toxicities specific to SAR103168. Due to the unpredictable nature of drug exposure, the sponsor decided to discontinue the study prior to reaching the maximum tolerated dose.
Current Status of Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Development and Use in B-Cell Malignancies. [2021]The B-cell receptor (BCR) pathway plays an important role in the survival, proliferation and trafficking of cancer cells in a variety of B-cell malignancies. Recently, a number of agents have been developed to target various components of the BCR pathway. One such target is Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK), a Tec family kinase member found near the cell membrane that is involved in upstream BCR signaling. The biological function of BTK in several B-cell lymphoid malignancies has led to the development of the oral BTK inhibitor ibrutinib. In chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), ibrutinib has demonstrated durable clinical responses in relapsed/refractory (R/R) patients, including those with the high-risk del(17p) cytogenetic abnormality. These findings have paved the way for trials evaluating ibrutinib in previously untreated CLL patients, and also in combination with chemoimmunotherapy or other novel agents. Durable clinical responses have also been demonstrated in mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) and Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM) patients treated with ibrutinib. Ibrutinib is generally well tolerated, although current follow-up remains short and patients of advanced age are more likely to discontinue treatment for toxicity. Treatment-specific side effects such as bleeding and atrial fibrillation may, at least partly, be related to off-target inhibition of non-BTK kinases. Studies evaluating other potential indications for BTK inhibition are ongoing, including in post-allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients for whom ibrutinib may be effective in modulating graft-versus-host disease. Combination trials of ibrutinib with venetoclax, a Bcl-2 inhibitor, are underway and are supported by sound preclinical rationale. Several next-generation BTK inhibitors are under development with the goal of decreasing treatment-related toxicity and resistance.
Therapeutic effects of an innovative BS-HH-002 drug on pancreatic cancer cells via induction of complete MCL-1 degradation. [2023]BS-HH-002 is a newly developed drug with excellent antitumor activity, which resulted from the modification and optimization of the side structure of the homoharringtonine (HHT). It is particularly efficient in treatment for acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. Here we tested whether BS-HH-002 also had anti-cancer effects on solid tumors, especially pancreatic cancer. The results showed that BS-HH-002 treatment resulted in the complete degradation of the anti-apoptosis protein MCL-1, thereby inhibiting proliferation and inducing apoptosis of pancreatic cancer cells. In contrast, BCL-2 and BCL-XL protein levels were still detected in apoptotic cells. Further, we compared HHT and BS-HH-002 in terms of PK and heart toxicity in animals. Compared to HHT, BS-HH-002 quickly reached high blood concentration after intravenous injection or oral administration, without causing obvious cardiac toxicity. These results indicate that BS-HH-002 is a promising new anti-cancer drug to treat pancreatic and other solid tumors.
Weak immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine in patients with hematologic malignancies. [2021]This study evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of BNT162b2 vaccine in patients with hematological malignancies. Antibodies blocking spike binding to immobilized ACE-2 (NAb) correlated with anti-Spike (S) IgG d42 titers (Spearman r = 0.865, p < 0.0001), and an anti-S IgG d42 level ≥3100 UA/mL was predictive of NAb ≥ 30%, the positivity cutoff for NAb (p < 0.0001). Only 47% of the patients achieved an anti-S IgG d42 level ≥3100 UA/mL after the two BNT162b2 inocula, compared to 87% of healthy controls. In multivariable analysis, male patients, use of B-cell targeting treatment within the last 12 months prior to vaccination, and CD19+ B-cell level <120/uL, were associated with a significantly decreased probability of achieving a protective anti-S IgG level after the second BNT162b2 inoculum. Finally, using the IFN-γ ELISPOT assay, we found a significant increase in T-cell response against the S protein, with 53% of patients having an anti-S IgG-positive ELISPOT after the second BNT162b2 inoculum. There was a correlation between the anti-S ELISPOT response and IgG d42 level (Spearman r = 0.3026, p = 0.012). These findings suggest that vaccination with two BNT162b2 inocula translates into a significant increase in humoral and cellular response in patients with hematological malignancies, but only around half of the patients can likely achieve effective immune protection against COVID-19.
BJ-B11, a novel Hsp90 inhibitor, induces apoptosis in human chronic myeloid leukemia K562 cells through the mitochondria-dependent pathway. [2016]In the past few years heat shock protein 90 (Hsp90) inhibitors have been reported to possess significant antitumor activity. We investigated, for the first time, the antitumor activity of a novel Hsp90 inhibitor 2-(4-acetyloxycyclohexylamino)-4-(3, 6, 6-trimethyl-4-oxo-4, 5, 6, 7-tetrahydro-1H-indazol-1-yl)-benzamide (BJ-B11) and the molecular mechanism underlying the apoptosis it induces in human chronic myeloid leukemia K562 cells. The results revealed that BJ-B11 triggered growth inhibition in K562 cells and other malignant cell lines in vitro with only minor toxicity in a normal human cell line. BJ-B11 inhibited the proliferation of K562 cells in a concentration- and time-dependent manner, with IC(50) values of 1.1 ± 0.2 μM and 0.4 ± 0.1 μM after 48 and 72 h incubations respectively. This most likely results from cell cycle arrest at the G(0)/G(1) phase and the induction of apoptosis. In addition, BJ-B11 degraded the Hsp90 client proteins Bcr-Abl and Akt, induced activation of caspase-9 and caspase-3, and subsequent cleavage of PARP. The caspase signals may originate from mitochondrial dysfunction, which is supported by the finding of cytochrome c release. In addition, inactivation of the Akt signaling pathway may be involved in the process of BJ-B11-induced apoptosis. Taken together, our data provide a putative molecular mechanism for the anticancer effect of BJ-B11 on K562 cells, and suggest a potential application for BJ-B11 in chronic myeloid leukemia therapy.
Disruption of the Bcr-Abl/Hsp90 protein complex: a possible mechanism to inhibit Bcr-Abl-positive human leukemic blasts by novobiocin. [2015]The Bcr-Abl fusion gene encodes for the p210(Bcr-Abl) or p185(Bcr-Abl) tyrosine kinase (TK) implicated in the pathogenesis of chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) or acute lymphoblastic leukemia, respectively. Because Bcr-Abl TK is chaperoned by Hsp90 (90 kDa heat-shock protein), we investigated the effects of novobiocin (NB), an Hsp90 C-terminal inhibitor, on the viability of the Bcr-Abl-positive human leukemia cells HL-60/Bcr-Abl and K562, the expression of Bcr-Abl protein and the interaction between Hsp90 and Bcr-Abl TK. Present studies demonstrate that NB is a potent inhibitor of the growth of Bcr-Abl-positive human leukemia cells. NB induces cytosolic accumulation of cytochrome c and activation of caspase-9 and caspase-3, triggering apoptosis of HL-60/Bcr-Abl and K562 cells. Treatment of cell lines with NB disrupts Bcr-Abl /Hsp90 and Bcr-Abl /Hsp70 interactions, resulting in a decreased amount of intracellular Bcr-Abl protein levels. Co-treatment with the proteasome inhibitor N-acetyl leucyl-leucyl norlucinal increases NB-mediated accumulation of Bcr-Abl in the detergent-insoluble cellular fraction, which demonstrates that NB promotes proteasomal degradation of Bcr-Abl. Moreover, both imatinib-resistant K562/G01 and primary CML CD34(+) cells are sensitive to NB.