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Ref Type Journal Article
PMID (26744529)
Authors Zhong H, Davis A, Ouzounova M, Carrasco RA, Chen C, Breen S, Chang YS, Huang J, Liu Z, Yao Y, Hurt E, Moisan J, Fung M, Tice DA, Clouthier SG, Xiao Z, Wicha MS, Korkaya H, Hollingsworth RE
Title A Novel IL6 Antibody Sensitizes Multiple Tumor Types to Chemotherapy Including Trastuzumab-Resistant Tumors.
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Abstract Text Elevated levels of the proinflammatory cytokine IL6 are associated with poor survival outcomes in many cancers. Antibodies targeting IL6 and its receptor have been developed for chronic inflammatory disease, but they have not yet been shown to clearly benefit cancer patients, possibly due to antibody potency or the settings in which they have been tested. In this study, we describe the development of a novel high-affinity anti-IL6 antibody, MEDI5117, which features an extended half-life and potent inhibitory effects on IL6 biologic activity. MEDI5117 inhibited IL6-mediated activation of STAT3, suppressing the growth of several tumor types driven by IL6 autocrine signaling. In the same models, MEDI5117 displayed superior preclinical activity relative to a previously developed anti-IL6 antibody. Consistent with roles for IL6 in promoting tumor angiogenesis, we found that MEDI5117 inhibited the growth of endothelial cells, which can produce IL6 and support tumorigenesis. Notably, in tumor xenograft assays in mice, we documented the ability of MEDI5117 to enhance the antitumor activities of chemotherapy or gefitinib in combination treatment regimens. MEDI5117 also displayed robust activity on its own against trastuzumab-resistant HER2(+) tumor cells by targeting the CD44(+)CD24(-) cancer stem cell population. Collectively, our findings extend the evidence of important pleiotropic roles of IL6 in tumorigenesis and drug resistance, and offer a preclinical proof of concept for the use of IL6 antibodies in combination regimens to heighten therapeutic responses and overcome drug resistance.

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Molecular Profile Treatment Approach
Gene Name Source Synonyms Protein Domains Gene Description Gene Role
Therapy Name Drugs Efficacy Evidence Clinical Trials
MEDI5117 MEDI5117 0 0
Drug Name Trade Name Synonyms Drug Classes Drug Description
MEDI5117 MEDI-5117 MEDI5117 is an anti-IL6 monoclonal antibody, which inhibits IL6 autocrine signaling, potentially leading to decreased tumor cell growth (PMID: 26744529, PMID: 27237319).
Siltuximab Sylvant CNTO 328|CNTO328 Sylvant (siltuxmab) is an anti-IL-6 chimeric monoclonal antibody, which inhibits IL6 signaling and may lead to decreased tumor cell growth (PMID: 26170629, PMID: 26744529). Sylvant (siltuximab) is FDA approved for patients with multicentric Castleman's disease who do not have HIV or HHV-8 (FDA.gov).
Gene Variant Impact Protein Effect Variant Description Associated with drug Resistance
Molecular Profile Indication/Tumor Type Response Type Therapy Name Approval Status Evidence Type Efficacy Evidence References