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Nemvaleukin alfa (nemvaleukin, ALKS 4230) is a novel cytokine created by the fusion of circularly permuted interleukin-2 (IL-2) to the IL-2R α subunit of the IL-2 receptor (IL-2R) complex that confers selectivity for the intermediate-affinity IL-2R expressed on CD8 + T cells and natural killer (NK) cells. The pharmacokinetics and selective pharmacodynamic properties of nemvaleukin have been demonstrated using in vitro and in vivo mouse models. The pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic effects of nemvaleukin on immune cell subtypes were evaluated in cynomolgus monkeys after intravenous and subcutaneous administration to inform dose selection and predict pharmacodynamic effects in humans. Male drug-naïve cynomolgus monkeys ( N = 15) were administered either single-dose (0.3 mg/kg i.v.; 0.3 mg/kg or 1.0 mg/kg s.c.) or repeated doses (0.1 mg/kg i.v. on days 1-5 or 0.5 mg/kg s.c. on days 1 and 4) of nemvaleukin. Serial blood samples were collected for pharmacokinetic assessment, immunophenotyping by flow cytometry, and profiling of serum cytokines. Repeat-dose subcutaneous administration of nemvaleukin with less frequent dosing resulted in total systemic exposure and trough serum concentrations comparable to those seen with intravenous administration, with lower peak serum concentrations. Transient elevation of interferon- γ and IL-6 peaked at 2 and 8 hours after intravenous and subcutaneous administration, respectively. Selective expansion of immunoprotective central memory, effector memory, terminal effector CD8 + T cells, and CD56 + NK cells, and minimal expansion of immunosuppressive CD4 + CD25 + FoxP3 + regulatory T cells was observed after both intravenous and subcutaneous administration. These data support the ongoing clinical evaluation of intravenous and subcutaneous nemvaleukin. SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT: Administration of the novel interleukin-2 receptor agonist nemvaleukin alfa to cynomolgus monkeys resulted in selective expansion of immune effector cells, including CD8 + T and natural killer cells with minimal effects on immunosuppressive CD4 + regulatory T cells, confirming the design of nemvaleukin and highlighting its potential as a cancer immunotherapy. Subcutaneous administration of nemvaleukin achieved systemic exposure and immunostimulatory effects similar to those observed after more frequent intravenous dosing and may represent a practical alternative in a clinical setting.

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Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamic Effects of Nemvaleukin Alfa, a Selective Agonist of the Intermediate-Affinity IL-2 Receptor, in Cynomolgus Monkeys