Abstract
AbstractTumors metastasizing to the central nervous system (CNS) are associated with significant mortality. We tested the toxicity and dosimetry of intraventricular I-labeled monoclonal antibody 8H9 targeting surface glycoprotein B7-H3 in patients with CNS. Tumor B7-H3 expression was assessed by immunohistochemistry. CSF flow was determined by Indium-DTPA cisternography. 131 patients received 2 mCi tracer of intra-Ommaya I- or I-8H9 for nuclear imaging followed by a therapeutic injection (10-80 mCi, dose levels 1-8 in 10 mCi increments for phase I patients; expanded cohort 50 mCi/injection) I-8H9. Pharmacokinetics were studied by serial CSF and blood samplings over 48 hours. Dosimetry was based on pharmacokinetics and region of interest analyses on serial PET. Toxicity was defined by the CTCAE v.3.0. 8H9 dosimetry and therapy injections were repeated after 1 month if no serious adverse events or progressive disease ensued. Tumor response was determined by clinical, radiographic, cytologic criteria; overall survival was noted. 129 patients with primary or metastatic CNS tumors received 383 injections [median age 5.4 years (1.2- 53.6 years)] Injections were well tolerated and routinely administered in the outpatient setting. Rare self-limited adverse events included grade 1 or 2 fever, headache, vomiting, biochemical elevations in AST or ALT and 1 injection with grade 3 ALT elevation (dose level 3). Although not a dose limiting toxicity, myelosuppression occurred in patients who had received craniospinal radiation and at dose levels 6 and higher (>60 mCi). Of 93 patients treated for metastatic CNS neuroblastoma, an improved overall survival was noted compared to survival reported with conventional therapies. Interpatient variability for total absorbed dose to the CSF and blood was observed; mean absorbed CSF dose was 104.9 cGy/mCi by CSF sampling, and 2.6 cGy/mCi to the blood. We conclude that intraventricular I-8H9 is safe, has favorable dosimetry to CSF, and has clinical utility.
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