Phase I dose escalation safety study of nanoparticulate paclitaxel (CTI 52010) in normal dogs

Sandra M Axiak1, Kim A Selting1, Charles J Decedue2, Carolyn J Henry1,3, Deborah Tate1, Jahna Howell2, K James Bilof1, Dae Y Kim4 1Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA; 2CritiTech Inc, Lawrence, KS, USA; 3Department of Internal Medicine, Division o...

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Main Authors: Axiak SM, Selting KA, Decedue CJ, Henry CJ, Tate D, Howell J, Bilof KJ, Kim DY
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011-10-01
Series:International Journal of Nanomedicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/phase-i-dose-escalation-safety-study-of-nanoparticulate-paclitaxel-cti-a8451
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author Axiak SM
Selting KA
Decedue CJ
Henry CJ
Tate D
Howell J
Bilof KJ
Kim DY
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description Sandra M Axiak1, Kim A Selting1, Charles J Decedue2, Carolyn J Henry1,3, Deborah Tate1, Jahna Howell2, K James Bilof1, Dae Y Kim4 1Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA; 2CritiTech Inc, Lawrence, KS, USA; 3Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology; 4Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA Background: Paclitaxel is highly effective in the treatment of many cancers in humans, but cannot be routinely used in dogs as currently formulated due to the exquisite sensitivity of this species to surfactant-solubilizing agents. CTI 52010 is a formulation of nanoparticulate paclitaxel consisting of drug and normal saline. Our objectives were to determine the maximally tolerated dose, dose-limiting toxicities, and pharmacokinetics of CTI 52010 administered intravenously to normal dogs. Methods: Three normal adult hound dogs were evaluated by physical examination, complete blood count, chemistry profile, and urinalysis. Dogs were treated with staggered escalating dosages of CTI 52010 with a 28-day washout. All dogs were treated with a starting dosage of 40 mg/m2, and subsequent dosages were escalated at 50% (dog 1), 100% (dog 2), or 200% (dog 3) with each cycle, to a maximum of 240 mg/m2. Dogs were monitored by daily physical assessment and weekly laboratory evaluation. Standard criteria were used to grade adverse events. Plasma was collected at regular intervals to determine pharmacokinetics. Dogs were euthanized humanely, and necropsy was performed one week after the last treatment. Results: The dose-limiting toxicity was grade 4 neutropenia and the maximum tolerated dosage was 120 mg/m2. Grade 1–2 gastrointestinal toxicity was noted at higher dosages. Upon post mortem evaluation, no evidence of organ (liver, kidney, spleen) toxicity was noted. Conclusion: CTI 52010 was well tolerated when administered intravenously to normal dogs. A starting dosage for a Phase I/II trial in tumor-bearing dogs is 80 mg/m2. Keywords: paclitaxel, nanoparticle, canine
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spelling doaj.art-8fc2a7a437dd455b942a4a9d01986cb22022-12-21T19:51:23ZengDove Medical PressInternational Journal of Nanomedicine1176-91141178-20132011-10-012011default22052212Phase I dose escalation safety study of nanoparticulate paclitaxel (CTI 52010) in normal dogsAxiak SMSelting KADecedue CJHenry CJTate DHowell JBilof KJKim DYSandra M Axiak1, Kim A Selting1, Charles J Decedue2, Carolyn J Henry1,3, Deborah Tate1, Jahna Howell2, K James Bilof1, Dae Y Kim4 1Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA; 2CritiTech Inc, Lawrence, KS, USA; 3Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology; 4Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, USA Background: Paclitaxel is highly effective in the treatment of many cancers in humans, but cannot be routinely used in dogs as currently formulated due to the exquisite sensitivity of this species to surfactant-solubilizing agents. CTI 52010 is a formulation of nanoparticulate paclitaxel consisting of drug and normal saline. Our objectives were to determine the maximally tolerated dose, dose-limiting toxicities, and pharmacokinetics of CTI 52010 administered intravenously to normal dogs. Methods: Three normal adult hound dogs were evaluated by physical examination, complete blood count, chemistry profile, and urinalysis. Dogs were treated with staggered escalating dosages of CTI 52010 with a 28-day washout. All dogs were treated with a starting dosage of 40 mg/m2, and subsequent dosages were escalated at 50% (dog 1), 100% (dog 2), or 200% (dog 3) with each cycle, to a maximum of 240 mg/m2. Dogs were monitored by daily physical assessment and weekly laboratory evaluation. Standard criteria were used to grade adverse events. Plasma was collected at regular intervals to determine pharmacokinetics. Dogs were euthanized humanely, and necropsy was performed one week after the last treatment. Results: The dose-limiting toxicity was grade 4 neutropenia and the maximum tolerated dosage was 120 mg/m2. Grade 1–2 gastrointestinal toxicity was noted at higher dosages. Upon post mortem evaluation, no evidence of organ (liver, kidney, spleen) toxicity was noted. Conclusion: CTI 52010 was well tolerated when administered intravenously to normal dogs. A starting dosage for a Phase I/II trial in tumor-bearing dogs is 80 mg/m2. Keywords: paclitaxel, nanoparticle, caninehttp://www.dovepress.com/phase-i-dose-escalation-safety-study-of-nanoparticulate-paclitaxel-cti-a8451
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International Journal of Nanomedicine
title Phase I dose escalation safety study of nanoparticulate paclitaxel (CTI 52010) in normal dogs
title_full Phase I dose escalation safety study of nanoparticulate paclitaxel (CTI 52010) in normal dogs
title_fullStr Phase I dose escalation safety study of nanoparticulate paclitaxel (CTI 52010) in normal dogs
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title_short Phase I dose escalation safety study of nanoparticulate paclitaxel (CTI 52010) in normal dogs
title_sort phase i dose escalation safety study of nanoparticulate paclitaxel cti 52010 in normal dogs
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