Immunogenicity and PK/PD evaluation in biotherapeutic drug development: scientific considerations for bioanalytical methods and data analysis

Bioanalysis. 2014 Jan;6(1):79-87. doi: 10.4155/bio.13.302.

Abstract

With the advent of novel technologies, considerable advances have been made in the evaluation of the relationship between PK and PD. Ligand-binding assays have been the primary assay format supporting PK and immunogenicity assessments. Critical and in-depth characterizations of the ligand-binding assay of interest can provide valuable understanding of the limitations, for interpreting PK/PD and immunogenicity results. This review illustrates key challenges with regard to understanding the relationship between anti-drug antibody and PK/PD, including confounding factors associated with the development and validation of ligand-binding assays, mechanisms by which anti-drug antibody impacts PK/PD, factors to consider during data analyses and interpretation, and a perspective on integrating immunogenicity data into the well-established quantitative modeling approach. Through recognizing these challenges, we propose some opportunities for improvements in the development and validation of fit-for-purpose bioanalytical methods.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Biological Assay / standards
  • Biological Products / pharmacokinetics
  • Biological Products / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoconjugates / pharmacokinetics
  • Immunoconjugates / pharmacology*
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments / immunology
  • Immunologic Factors / pharmacokinetics
  • Immunologic Factors / pharmacology*
  • Receptors, IgG / immunology
  • Vaccines, Synthetic / pharmacology

Substances

  • Biological Products
  • Immunoconjugates
  • Immunoglobulin Fab Fragments
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Receptors, IgG
  • Vaccines, Synthetic