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Objective PF-06438179/GP1111 (PF-SZ-IFX) is an infliximab biosimilar. We evaluated the extended in-use physicochemical and biological stability of PF-SZ-IFX upon preparation for intravenous infusion. Methods Two batches of PF-SZ-IFX were reconstituted to a concentration of 10 mg/mL and subsequently diluted to 0.4 and 4.0 mg/mL, representing the clinically relevant range for intravenous infusion. Dilution was performed in polyethylene saline infusion bags, which are commonly used in clinical practice. To simulate product handling under worst-case conditions, reconstituted solutions were stored for up to 30 days at 5 ± 3 °C and up to 14 days at 25 ± 2 °C (60 ± 5% relative humidity); diluted solutions were stored for up to 30 days under the same sets of conditions. Physicochemical and biological stability were evaluated according to pH, osmolality, appearance, particulate content, protein concentration, proportions of molecular weight variants and charge variants and potency. Standard and state-of-the-art analytical techniques were employed, including imaged isoelectric focusing, size exclusion chromatography, reducing sodium dodecyl sulphate capillary electrophoresis and functional cell-based bioassay. Results Across batches and concentrations of PF-SZ-IFX, all parameters resided within the predefined acceptance criteria, including pH, osmolality, particulate content, clarity, protein concentration, molecular weight variants, charge variants and potency, for up to 30 days under both storage conditions tested (up to 14 days for reconstituted samples stored at 25 ± 2 °C). Conclusions Physicochemical and biological analyses demonstrated that the infliximab biosimilar PF-SZ-IFX was not affected by extended storage of the diluted preparations used for intravenous infusion.

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a complex and progressive disease requiring polypharmacy to manage hyperglycaemia and cardiovascular risk factors. However, most patients do not achieve combined treatment goals. To address this therapeutic gap, we have developed MEDI4166, a novel glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist peptide fused to a proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9) neutralising antibody that allows for glycaemic control and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) lowering in a single molecule. The fusion has been engineered to deliver sustained peptide activity in vivo in combination with reduced potency, to manage GLP-1 driven adverse effects at high dose, and a favourable manufacturability profile. MEDI4166 showed robust and sustained LDL-C lowering in cynomolgus monkeys and exhibited the anticipated GLP-1 effects in T2D mouse models. We believe MEDI4166 is a novel molecule combining long acting agonist peptide and neutralising antibody activities to deliver a unique pharmacology profile for the management of T2D.

NMR experiments are presented which allow backbone resonance assignment, secondary structure identification, and in favorable cases also molecular fold topology determination from a series of two-dimensional 1H-15N HSQC-like spectra. The 1H-15N correlation peaks are frequency shifted by an amount +/- omegaX along the 15N dimension, where omegaX is the Calpha, Cbeta, or Halpha frequency of the same or the preceding residue. Because of the low dimensionality (2D) of the experiments, high-resolution spectra are obtained in a short overall experimental time. The whole series of seven experiments can be performed in typically less than one day. This approach significantly reduces experimental time when compared to the standard 3D-based methods. The here presented methodology is thus especially appealing in the context of high-throughput NMR studies of protein structure, dynamics or molecular interfaces.