Biomarker Validity, Milestones, BMx Milestone Matrix

clinic to compare results in humans and mice Plot A — y-axis: Total %BWL (0–45); x-axis: Beloranib Cavg (ng/mL) (0 to ~2).
Plot B — y-axis: Avg %Occupancy (0–75); x-axis: Beloranib Cavg (ng/mL).
Plot C — y-axis: Total %BWL; x-axis: Avg % Occupancy. Legend: BIW sim, QD sim, BIW in DIO, QD in DIO, Human equivalent. Annotation: same Cavg →.

- we calculated the mouse-equivalent exposures for the doses given to humans (0.6, 1.2, and 2.4 mg) using the reported human plasma concentration,
→ We then plotted the corresponding human weight loss achieved after 12 weeks against the mouse-equivalent beloranib concentrations
→ we simulated the average MetAP2 occupancy for the human regimens at the mouse-equivalent exposures
more MetAP2 occupancy and more efficacy than a higher dose given twice-weekly
- Dosing interval?

[BIOMARKER]

Validity

Construct validitythe degree of similarity between the mechanisms underlying behavior in the model and that underlying the behavior in the condition, which is being modeled.
Face validitythe degree of descriptive similarity between, for example, the behavioral dysfunction seen in an animal model and in the human affected by a particular neurobehavioral disorder.
Predictive validityAn animal model with high predictive validity (also called criterion validity; [57]) predicts behavior in the situation it is supposed to model, i.e. it allows extrapolation of the effect of a particular experimental manipulation from one species to other species, including humans, and from one condition (e.g. the laboratory) to the other (e.g. the 'Real World'), or from one testing timepoint to another [57]. Predictive validity may share components of generalizability (or external validity; see below) of a model.
measurement validityis the biomarker proposed as a surrogate capable of being measured objectively and reproducibly in a given case, and does it measure an objective, quantifiable characteristic successfully?
the internal or study validitywithin the study, can the biomarker be measured not just with precision and reproducibility, but also with accuracy within this study population and situation, does the biomarker correlate strongly with the clinical endpoint for which it is serving as a surrogate?
external validitycan this surrogate be shown to have similar predictive power in other populations or in other related treatment studies
Analytical validationvalidation of the test's, tool's, or instrument's technical performance, but not validation of the item's usefulness
Clinical validationEstablishing that the test, tool, or instrument acceptably identifies, measures, or predicts the concept of interest.

Types of biomarkers

Integral biomarkersIntegrated biomarkersExploratory biomarkers
a high priority scientific question and for which there is a clear statistically testable hypothesis,
there are prespecified protocols for specimen collection, biomarker testing and statistical analysis, but the trial could proceed without the biomarker.

Type of BM

Type of BMBM Value correlate withCut point
DiagnosticYes or NoAUC on ROC curve0.7
Prognostic (Herceptin)이 경우는 bm status 일수 있음.
Predictive (drug response)
Pharmacodynamic/Responsebiomarker used to show that a biological response has occurred in an individual who has been exposed to a medical product or an environmental agent.
Monitoring (disease progression)A biomarker measured serially for assessing status of a disease or medical condition or for evidence of exposure to (or effect of) a medical product or an environmental agent.

Disease severity (eg. UPDRS)
Correlation coefficient0.7
  • 위 source: FDA-NIH Biomarker Working Group, BEST (Biomarkers, EndpointS, and other Tools) Resource
  • 어느 경우에도 통계학적 방법이 존재하고, 통계상담 받으면 될 것임.

Milestones

Proposed flow in MBMIG

Process flow (top-to-bottom, with Development phase covering steps before A&P runs and Qualification phase covering steps from A&P runs):

  • BPS: Procure antibodies, reference standard (recombinant protein), etc
  • ↓ Screen of antibody pairs in MSD format
  • ↓ Generate calibration curve and determine buffer-based LLOQ
  • BPS-1: Determine MRD in primary-target biofluid (pooled) and Re-calculate LLOQ according to MRD
  • BFA: Prepare aliquots of QCs and perform A&P runs
  • ↓ Test individual donor specimens, Confirm response of drug-treatment in e.g. cellular model
  • BTV: Test stability (bench-top, freeze-thaw)

Side annotations:

  • Development phase
  • Solutions in case of failure
    • Assay parameter optimization
    • Convert to SMC assay
    • Convert to Simoa assay
    • EV enrichment
    • Addition of inhibitors
  • Qualification phase
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Footer comment under the diagram: 바로 Clinical 용이므로, preclinical 에서 Tx response 없네!

BMx Milestone Matrix

StageMolecular BMxNeurocircuitry BM (도대체 언제 in vivo Tx response?)Novel PET ligandExisting Clinical (so preclinical work is not here below) IMG method (MRI or PET)
Milestone
BM Platform StartIn silico assessment of assay feasibility: reagents, standards, assay formatWhite paper on available datasets or techniques, vendors, analysis planPET Tracer proposal presented to PET Steering Committee (Makoto: LGE 직후면 OK)Rationale & proposal for development
BPSGo/NoGo @ TDIB based on Research plan with selected vendorGo/NoGo @ TDIB based on vendor SOW or internal PF plan;Go/NoGo @ PET SC based on feasibility, cost, needGo/NoGo from QTS-DDU-TAU based on feasibility, cost, need
Feasibility AssessmentProcure & verify compatibility of reagents and assay format; verify assay sensitivity in samplesOptimization of assay or contracting with vendorsBMax assessmentSurvey of available external options and/or partnerships
BFAPrototype assay 가 개발되었다! → PE 에서 쓰자Prototype assayGNG at PET SC based on Bmax assessmentVendor or internal SOW
다, POC (Preliminary)Technical ValidationAchieve all assay acceptance criteria in vitro, e.g. dilutional linearity, etc.Pilot study of test-retest variability, etc.Optimization of physical properties and non-imaging triaging of potential candidatesVendor/collaborator/technology assessments
BTVSpec sheet with assay wet lab quantified parametersTechnical validation with specific protocol procedures in placePotential PET tracer candidates identifiedCandidate IMG BMx for use within Takeda
POC (Solid)In Vivo Calibration (IVC)In vivo BMx data package incl. PK/PD analysis in collaboration with DMPKPreclinical testing of BxM longitudinal change & variabilityIn vivo PET studies in relevant preclinical species (e.g. NHP) – specific binding, dosimetryTechnical characteristics of marker in relevant population (fibroblast 를 여기 넣을수 있나? Clinical study 를 넣자) – face validity
GPT is formed by CSBCSApproved by MBM SC as ready for use in preclinical POC(?이제서야?) or EM studyApproved by NCB SC as ready for use in preclinical POC or EM studyApproved by PET SC as fit-for-purpose for preclinical use, It is understanding that a detailed clinical PET study is not formulated until a GPT is formed.Approved by QTS-IMG as ready for (pre)clinical use – construct validity
ToxHuman use qualificationHuman matrix assessment / patient samplesEM testing of BMx longitudinal change and variability-GLP Tox IND-enabling studies
-FIH T/RT and dosimetry
Assessment in relevant population for drug development use case – construct validity
BFPApproved by MBM SC as ready for clinical use in TAK studyApproved by TDIB as ready for clinical use in TAK studyApproved by PET SC as ready for clinical use in TAK studyApproved by QTS-IMG as ready for clinical use in TAK study
BM TypesTE << PD, DR >> PSPD, DR >> PSTE >> PD, DR >> PSPD, DR >> PS

Milestone: MBM Only

StageBDD
Milestone
BMx Project StartIn silico assessment of assay feasibility: reagents, standards, assay format
BPS (BMx Project Start)Go/NoGo @ TST based on d/w TML & PJ team

Uncertain Spans

locationtranscriptionuncertainty
Beloranib Plot A axisTotal %BWL axis ticksTick numbers are visible but small (45, 35, 25, 15, 5); exact intermediate increments may be slightly off.
BMx matrix row label다, POC (Preliminary)Leftmost label cell text near Technical Validation is partly cropped at the left edge; the prefix character before POC is uncertain.
BMx matrix row labelGPT is formed by CSLeft edge is partly cropped; the abbreviation could read GPT is formed/by differently.
Plot C legendBIW sim, QD sim, BIW in DIO, QD in DIO, Human equivalentLegend text is small; “BIW” vs “BIW” reading is consistent, but the small-text “sim” suffix relies on context.