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177 Lu-FAP-2286 Demonstrates Potent Anti-tumour Activity in a FAP- expressing Xenograft Model HEK293 cells were stably transfected with human FAP to generate a cell line with high FAP expression High FAP expression was confirmed by IHC; a representative image of a tumor stained for FAP is shown Tumour cells were implanted by subcutaneous injection in the right flank, and when the tumours reached a MTV of 160±44 mm 3 ; mice were randomized into 4 different groups (n=10/group) and given a single IV dose of vehicle, cold compound ( nat Lu-FAP-2286), or 30 MBq or 60 MBq 177 Lu-FAP-2286 (n=10 animals/group) Statistically significant tumour regression was observed at both dose levels of 177 Lu-FAP-2286 evaluated (P<0.05) On Day 42, 3/10 and 9/10 mice treated with 30 MBq and 60 MBq 177 Lu-FAP-2286, respectively, were tumour-free (<10 mm³) No significant 177 Lu-FAP-2286-specific body weight loss was observed Anti-tumour Activity of 177 Lu-FAP-2286 in FAP-expressing HEK-FAP Xenograft Model 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 Tumor volume (mm³, mean ± SEM) Vehicle nat Lu-FAP-2286 177 Lu-FAP-2286 (30 MBq) 177 Lu-FAP-2286 (60 MBq) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 90 95 100 105 110 115 Body weight change (%, mean ± SEM) Vehicle nat Lu-FAP-2286 177 Lu-FAP-2286 (30 MBq) 177 Lu-FAP-2286 (60 MBq) ESMO Congress | 19–21 September 2020 | Virtual Meeting FAP Expression in Various Tumour Types by H-scores SUMMARY INTRODUCTION RESULTS FAP-2286 potently and selectively binds FAP Compelling anti-tumour efficacy of 177 Lu-FAP-2286 was observed in FAP-expressing tumour models Investigational New Drug Application (IND) submission planned for late 2020 Clinical studies in a broad spectrum of FAP- positive cancers are planned Fibroblast activation protein (FAP) is a cell surface protein that is highly expressed in cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) present in the tumour microenvironment of most epithelial cancers, whereas limited expression of FAP is observed in normal tissues 1-3 In some cancers of mesenchymal origin, such as sarcoma and mesothelioma, FAP expression has also been observed in the tumour cells 3 We have developed FAP-2286, a peptide-targeted radionuclide therapy, utilizing FAP as a pan-tumour target METHODS FAP Immunohistochemistry IHC confirmed high levels of FAP expression in multiple tumour types including pancreas, breast, and sarcoma Tumour FAP expression is confined to the CAFs/stroma for most of the epithelial cancers, and a proportion of sarcomas expressed FAP on the tumour cells in addition to the CAFs FAP expression in normal human tissues was limited (data not shown); highest median expression was observed in pancreas and breast carcinomas with H-scores of 63 and 33, respectively In Vivo Biodistribution of 177 Lu-FAP-2286 in HEK-FAP Tumour Bearing Mice In vivo imaging in mice after IV injection showed 177 Lu-FAP-2286 uptake in FAP-positive HEK-FAP xenografts at all time points evaluated For Sarc4809 tumours, 3 hours after 30 or 60 MBq doses of 177 Lu-FAP-2286, tumour uptake was 4.2 and 5.9 %ID/g, respectively The tumour-to-kidney ratios at 3 h were 4.4 and 4.9 for the 30 or 60 MBq treated group, respectively (data not shown) Immunohistochemistry (IHC): Formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue microarrays were stained with FAP antibody SP325 at 1:50 dilution or rabbit isotype control Biochemical assays: The binding kinetics of FAP-2286 to antibody-immobilised human FAP protein was measured by surface plasmon resonance and calculated using single-cycle kinetic measurements. Human recombinant FAP, PREP, or DPP4 was incubated with FAP-2286 for 5 minutes at 37ºC before a fluorophore-labelled FAP, PREP, or DPP4 substrate was added to the well, and fluorescence output was measured for 5 min at 37ºC Plasma stability: FAP-2286 was incubated in human plasma at 37ºC for 4 hours. Compound concentration was determined using HPLC-MS/MS and percent concentration remaining was determined Cellular assay: FAP-expressing WI-38 fibroblasts were co-incubated for 1 hour at 4ºC with Cy5- labelled FAP binding competitor peptide and FAP-2286. Fluorescence intensity was measured by flow cytometry In vivo biodistribution and efficacy studies: Female swiss nude mice were subcutaneously implanted with 5 × 10 6 FAP-transfected HEK293 cells, while female NMRI nu/nu mice were implanted with Sarc4809 tumour fragments. A single dose of the indicated treatments was administered by intravenous (IV) injection (n=10 animals/group), with peptide amounts of 1 nmol for 177 Lu-FAP-2286 and 2 nmol for nat Lu-FAP-2286. Tumour growth and body weight were monitored 3-times weekly, and 3 mice per group were imaged by SPEC/CT at various time points post- injection. Sarc4809 tumour growth was normalized to the mean tumour volume (MTV) at the time of injection for each group due to variability in tumour volume between the groups Representative Images of FAP-expressing Tumours by IHC ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1. Jacob et al. Curr Mol Med. 2012;12:1220-43. 2. Shiga et al. Cancers. 2015;7:2443–58. 3. Pure et al. Oncogene. 2018;37:4343-57. The authors thank Jan Ungewiss (3B Pharmaceuticals GmbH) for performing the protease stability assays and Jan Lenore (Clovis Oncology, Inc.) for project management. This study was funded by Clovis Oncology and 3B Pharmaceuticals. Editorial support funded by Clovis Oncology were provided by Shelly Lim and Frederique H. Evans of Ashfield Healthcare Communications. REFERENCES FAP-2286 Biochemical and Cellular Characterisation Assay Type Test System Readout (Units) FAP-2286 Binding Recombinant human FAP protein KD (nM, mean±SD) 1.1±0.5 Binding Cellular FAP-expressing WI-38 fibroblast IC50 (nM, mean±SD) 2.7±0.9 Inhibition Human FAP protease assay IC50 (nM, mean±SD) 3.2±0.6 Inhibition Human DPP4 protease assay IC50 (nM, mean) >10,000 Inhibition Human PREP protease assay IC50 (nM, mean) >3,000 Stability Human plasma (24 h) Remaining compound (%, mean) 106 Poster Download Also available at: https://clovisoncology.com/files/ESMO2020_Zboralski_Poster.pdf Copies of this e-poster obtained through Quick Response (QR) codes and/or web links are for personal use only and may not be reproduced without written permission of the authors. Corresponding author: Andrew Simmons; [email protected]. Pancreas Colorectal Head & Neck Breast Poster number: 571P Preclinical Evaluation of FAP-2286, a Peptide-targeted Radionuclide Therapy to Fibroblast Activation Protein Dirk Zboralski, 1 Frank Osterkamp, 1 Andrew D. Simmons , 2 Anne Bredenbeck, 1 Anne Schumann, 1 Matthias Paschke, 1 Nicola Beindorff, 3 Ajay-Mohan Mohan, 3,4 Minh Nguyen, 2 Jim Xiao, 2 Thomas C. Harding, 2 Aileen Hoehne, 1 Ulrich Reineke, 1 Christiane Smerling 1 1 3B Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Berlin, Germany; 2 Clovis Oncology, Inc., Boulder, USA; 3 Berlin Experimental Radionuclide Imaging Center, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany; 4 Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany FAP-2286 Potently and Selectively Binds Human FAP FAP-2286 demonstrated single-digit nanomolar affinity to FAP in both recombinant protein and cell-based assays FAP-2286 inhibited FAP protease activity with an IC50 value of 3.2 nM, whereas limited inhibition was observed against the closely related family members DPP4 and PREP FAP-2286 was stable for at least 24 hours at 37 o C in human plasma Kidney Thyroid Bladder Prostate Sarcoma Endometrial Skin Liver Mesothelioma Colon Stomach Lung Cervix Head and neck Rectal Esophagus Cholangiocarcinoma Breast Pancreas 0 50 100 150 200 250 H-scores Tumour Growth Images shown are at 300 μm magnification. H-Score = 3×(% FAP high area) + 2×(% FAP medium area) + % FAP low area; median is shown as bar across each column. FAP binding peptide targets FAPexpressing cancer-associated fibroblasts and tumour cells Radionuclide emits ionizing radiation for imaging and therapeutic applications Linker FAP-2286 FAP-2286 consists of a peptide that potently and selectively binds to FAP attached to a linker and tetraazacyclododecane tetraacetic acid cage that can be used to conjugate radioactive metal ions Imaging: Gallium-68 ( 68 Ga) is conjugated to FAP-2286 for positron emission tomography imaging Therapeutic: Lutetium-177 ( 177 Lu) is conjugated to FAP-2286 for therapeutic use. The anticipated mechanism of anti-tumour activity is through targeting of the β-particle emitter 177 Lu to FAP-positive tumour cells and CAFs, as well as surrounding FAP-negative tumour cells by crossfire and bystander effects, resulting in DNA damage and cell death 177 Lu-FAP-2286 Demonstrates Anti-tumour Activity in Sarcoma Patient-derived Xenograft Model The sarcoma Sarc4809 patient-derived xenograft model was reported to have high FAP mRNA expression High FAP expression was confirmed by IHC; a representative image of a tumor stained for FAP is shown Tumour cells were implanted subcutaneously in the right flank, and when tumours reached a MTV of 187±124 mm 3 a single IV dose of vehicle, cold compound ( nat Lu-FAP-2286), or 30 MBq or 60 MBq 177 Lu-FAP-2286 was administered (n=10 animals/group) Statistically significant tumour growth inhibition was observed at both dose levels of 177 Lu-FAP-2286 evaluated (P<0.0001) No significant 177 Lu-FAP-2286-specific body weight loss was observed Body Weight Anti-tumour Activity of 177 Lu-FAP-2286 in FAP-expressing Sarcoma Patient-derived Xenograft Model 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 90 100 110 120 130 Body weight change (%, mean ± SEM) Vehicle nat Lu-FAP-2286 177 Lu-FAP-2286 (30 MBq) 177 Lu-FAP-2286 (60 MBq) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Relative tumor volume (%, mean ± SEM) Vehicle nat Lu-FAP-2286 177 Lu-FAP-2286 (30 MBq) 177 Lu-FAP-2286 (60 MBq) Tumour Growth Body Weight Representative Images and Quantification of 177 Lu-FAP-2286 in HEK-FAP Tumour Bearing Mice Using SPECT/CT Imaging Demonstrates Long Retention Time 15 0.5 %ID/g 3h 24h 48h 120h 0 5 10 15 0 20 40 60 Uptake (%ID/g ± SD) T:K ratio (mean ± SD) T:K ratio Kidneys Tumor 3 24 48 120 Biodistribution Sarc4809 (FAP) AUTHOR DISCLOSURES Dirk Zboralski, Frank Osterkamp, Anne Bredenbeck, Anne Schumann, Matthias Paschke, Aileen Hoehne, Ulrich Reineke, and Christiane Smerling are employees of 3B Pharmaceuticals and may own stock or have stock options in that company. Andrew D. Simmons, Minh Nguyen, Jim Xiao, and Thomas C. Harding are employees of Clovis Oncology and may own stock or have stock options in that company. %ID/g, percent injected dose of test article per gram of tissue; T:K ratio, tumour:kidney ratio DPP4, dipeptidyl peptidase-4; PREP, prolyl endopeptidase. Time postinjection (day) Time postinjection (day) Time postinjection (day) Time postinjection (day) Time postinjection (day) Oesophagus HEK-FAP (FAP)

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  • 177Lu-FAP-2286 Demonstrates Potent Anti-tumour Activity in a FAP-expressing Xenograft Model• HEK293 cells were stably transfected with human FAP to

    generate a cell line with high FAP expression• High FAP expression was confirmed by IHC;

    a representative image of a tumor stained for FAP is shown• Tumour cells were implanted by subcutaneous injection in

    the right flank, and when the tumours reached a MTV of 160±44 mm3; mice were randomized into 4 different groups (n=10/group) and given a single IV dose of vehicle, cold compound (natLu-FAP-2286), or 30 MBq or 60 MBq177Lu-FAP-2286 (n=10 animals/group)

    • Statistically significant tumour regression was observed at both dose levels of 177Lu-FAP-2286 evaluated (P3,000

    Stability Human plasma (24 h) Remaining compound (%, mean) 106

    Poster DownloadAlso available at: https://clovisoncology.com/files/ESMO2020_Zboralski_Poster.pdfCopies of this e-poster obtained through Quick Response (QR) codes and/or web links are for personal use only and may not be reproduced without written permission of the authors.Corresponding author: Andrew Simmons; [email protected].

    Pancreas Colorectal Head & Neck Breast

    Poster number: 571PPreclinical Evaluation of FAP-2286, a Peptide-targeted Radionuclide Therapy to Fibroblast Activation Protein Dirk Zboralski,1 Frank Osterkamp,1 Andrew D. Simmons,2 Anne Bredenbeck,1 Anne Schumann,1 Matthias Paschke,1 Nicola Beindorff,3

    Ajay-Mohan Mohan,3,4 Minh Nguyen,2 Jim Xiao,2 Thomas C. Harding,2 Aileen Hoehne,1 Ulrich Reineke,1 Christiane Smerling113B Pharmaceuticals GmbH, Berlin, Germany; 2Clovis Oncology, Inc., Boulder, USA; 3Berlin Experimental Radionuclide Imaging Center, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany; 4Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany

    FAP-2286 Potently and Selectively Binds Human FAP• FAP-2286 demonstrated single-digit nanomolar affinity to FAP in both recombinant

    protein and cell-based assays• FAP-2286 inhibited FAP protease activity with an IC50 value of 3.2 nM, whereas limited

    inhibition was observed against the closely related family members DPP4 and PREP• FAP-2286 was stable for at least 24 hours at 37oC in human plasma

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    H-Score = 3×(% FAP high area) + 2×(% FAP medium area) + % FAP low area; median is shown as bar across each column.

    FAP binding peptidetargets FAP–expressing cancer-associated fibroblasts and tumour cells

    Radionuclide emits ionizing radiation for imaging and therapeutic applications

    Linker

    FAP-2286• FAP-2286 consists of a peptide that potently and selectively binds to FAP

    attached to a linker and tetraazacyclododecane tetraacetic acid cage that can be used to conjugate radioactive metal ions

    • Imaging: Gallium-68 (68Ga) is conjugated to FAP-2286 for positron emission tomography imaging

    • Therapeutic: Lutetium-177 (177Lu) is conjugated to FAP-2286 for therapeutic use. The anticipated mechanism of anti-tumour activity is through targeting of the β-particle emitter 177Lu to FAP-positive tumourcells and CAFs, as well as surrounding FAP-negative tumour cells by crossfire and bystander effects, resulting in DNA damage and cell death

    177Lu-FAP-2286 Demonstrates Anti-tumour Activity in Sarcoma Patient-derived Xenograft Model• The sarcoma Sarc4809 patient-derived xenograft model

    was reported to have high FAP mRNA expression• High FAP expression was confirmed by IHC;

    a representative image of a tumor stained for FAP is shown• Tumour cells were implanted subcutaneously in the right

    flank, and when tumours reached a MTV of 187±124 mm3a single IV dose of vehicle, cold compound (natLu-FAP-2286), or 30 MBq or 60 MBq177Lu-FAP-2286 was administered (n=10 animals/group)

    • Statistically significant tumour growth inhibition was observed at both dose levels of 177Lu-FAP-2286 evaluated (P