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A First in man study to Evaluate the Safety, Pharmacokinetics, and Pharmacodynamics of RP7214, a Dihydroorotate Dehydrogenase (DHODH) inhibitor in Healthy Subjects
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  • Ajit Nair,
  • Prajak Barde,
  • Kasiviswanath Routhu,
  • Srikant Viswanadha,
  • Sridhar Veeraraghavan,
  • Swaroop Vakkalanka
Ajit Nair
Rhizen pharmaceuticals AG

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Prajak Barde
Rhizen Pharmaceuticals AG
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Kasiviswanath Routhu
Rhizen Pharmaceuticals AG
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Srikant Viswanadha
Rhizen Pharmaceuticals AG
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Sridhar Veeraraghavan
Rhizen Pharmaceuticals AG
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Swaroop Vakkalanka
Rhizen Pharmaceuticals AG
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Abstract

RP7214 is a potent and selective inhibitor of human mitochondrial enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH). This paper describes the results from a Phase 1 study that evaluated safety and pharmacokinetics of single and multiple ascending doses (SAD and MAD) and the food effect of RP7214 in healthy subjects. Target engagement of DHODH was also evaluated. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of single-dose (100, 200, and 400 mg QD) and multiple doses (200 and 400 mg BID for 7 days) followed by food effect at a single dose of 200 mg was conducted. A total of 18 healthy volunteers (HVs) (6 subjects in each of three cohorts) in the SAD part, 12 (6 subjects each in two cohorts) in the MAD part, and 12 in the food effect study were enrolled. RP7214 was well tolerated at all dose levels. None of the subjects reported any RP7214-related adverse events. RP7214 showed dose-proportional pharmacokinetics after single and multiple dosing. Steady-state concentrations were reached within about 3–6 days. The mean plasma half-life of RP724 at steady-state was approximately 13h. RP7214 showed accumulation on multiple dosing.. Food did not impact the absorption of RP7214. RP7214 showed dose-dependent inhibition of DHODH as measured by analyzing accumulating DHO levels, confirming target engagement. The rapid absorption and high systemic exposure of RP724 with a favorable safety profile shows the potential for the development of RP7214 in SARS-CoV-2 infection and acute myeloid leukemia. (NCT04680429). Keywords: RP7214, dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, SAD, MAD, HV
29 Jun 2022Submitted to British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology
01 Jul 2022Submission Checks Completed
01 Jul 2022Assigned to Editor
11 Jul 2022Reviewer(s) Assigned
20 Jul 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
20 Jul 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Major
11 Aug 20221st Revision Received
12 Aug 2022Submission Checks Completed
12 Aug 2022Assigned to Editor
12 Aug 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
26 Aug 2022Editorial Decision: Revise Minor
15 Sep 20222nd Revision Received
22 Sep 2022Submission Checks Completed
22 Sep 2022Assigned to Editor
22 Sep 2022Review(s) Completed, Editorial Evaluation Pending
27 Sep 2022Editorial Decision: Accept
Nov 2022Published in British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology. 10.1111/bcp.15562