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BIOMARKER:

FOLR1 positive

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Other names: FOLR1, Folate Receptor Alpha, Ovarian Tumor-Associated Antigen MOv18, Adult Folate-Binding Protein, Folate Receptor 1 (Adult), Folate Receptor, Adult, Folate Receptor 1, KB Cells FBP, FR-Alpha, FOLR, FBP, Folate Binding Protein, FRalpha
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2ms
Assessment of mirvetuximab soravtansine immunogenicity in patients with folate receptor alpha-positive ovarian cancer. (PubMed, Bioanalysis)
Due to the very limited number of NAb-positive individuals, no conclusions could be drawn on the effect of NAb on efficacy. Both the validation tests and the data from the MIRV clinical studies demonstrated that these assays were suitable and reliable for the detection of MIRV ADAs and NAbs. These validated assays will continue to be used to monitor MIRV immunogenicity in future clinical trials.
Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 positive
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
2ms
Characterizing the genomic landscape through the lens of FOLR1 status in low and high grade serous ovarian carcinoma. (PubMed, Gynecol Oncol)
Though less than in high-grade disease, a notable portion of low-grade tumors were FOLR1+, suggesting FOLR1 expression in LGSOC could be a viable target for this rare histology, particularly in the recurrent setting.
Journal • PD(L)-1 Biomarker • IO biomarker
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PD-L1 (Programmed death ligand 1) • KRAS (KRAS proto-oncogene GTPase) • BRAF (B-raf proto-oncogene) • NRAS (Neuroblastoma RAS viral oncogene homolog) • FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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KRAS mutation • BRAF mutation • NRAS mutation • FOLR1 expression • FOLR1 positive
3ms
EFFICACY AND SAFETY PROFILE OF MIRVETUXIMAB IN FOLATE RECEPTOR ALPHA-POSITIVE OVARIAN CANCER (IGCS 2024)
Introduction Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx (MIRV) is an antibody-drug conjugate that binds to folate receptor alpha and delivers a microtubule inhibitor payload...Median PFS did not significantly differ based on number of prior treatment lines (for 1-3 versus >3 lines, P = 0.3) or prior PARP inhibitor ( P = 0.9) or bevacizumab ( P = 0.4) use...Conclusion/Implications MIRV confers meaningful PFS benefit for a subset of individuals. Biomarkers of response and resistance are urgently needed to optimize patient selection for treatment.
Clinical • PARP Biomarker
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HER-2 (Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2) • CCNE1 (Cyclin E1) • FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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HER-2 amplification • FOLR1 expression • CCNE1 amplification • FOLR1 positive
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MSK-IMPACT
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Avastin (bevacizumab) • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
3ms
Exposure-response relationships of mirvetuximab soravtansine in patients with folate receptor-α-positive ovarian cancer: Justification of therapeutic dose regimen. (PubMed, Br J Clin Pharmacol)
The trough concentration of MIRV correlated with efficacy whereas the AUC of MIRV was associated with major AEs. The ER relationships supported the selected therapeutic dose regimen.
Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 positive
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
3ms
The evaluation of immunohistochemical research assays in the assessment of folate receptor alpha expression in epithelial ovarian cancer (ECP 2024)
Our data highlight the need for caution in antibody selection when developing immunohistochemical-based assays, as some FRα antibodies failed to cleanly and specifically identify FRα expression. We identified two antibodies appropriate for further investigation; however, as developed, both stain more intensely than the FDAapproved test and may, therefore, over-select patients for treatment with FRα-targeted therapies intended for use with the FDA-approved companion diagnostic. From these data, we advise the use of the FDAapproved assay for patient selection.
FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 expression • FOLR1 positive
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VENTANA FOLR1 RxDx Assay
8ms
Phase classification • Enrollment change
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 expression • FOLR1 positive
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gemcitabine • paclitaxel • pegylated liposomal doxorubicin • topotecan • luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002) • Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
12ms
Antibody-Drug Conjugates in Gynecologic Cancers. (PubMed, Curr Treat Options Oncol)
The first FDA-approved ADC for recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer was tisotumab vedotin, a tissue factor-targeting agent, after demonstrating response in the innovaTV 204 trial. Mirvetuximab soravtansine targets folate receptor alpha and is approved for use in patients with folate receptor alpha-positive, platinum-resistant, epithelial ovarian cancer based on results from the SORAYA trial. While there are no FDA-approved ADCs for the treatment of uterine cancer, trastuzumab deruxtecan, an anti-human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) agent, is actively being investigated. In this review, we will describe the structure and mechanism of action of ADCs, discuss their toxicity profiles, review ADCs both approved and under investigation for the management of gynecologic cancers, and discuss mechanisms of ADC resistance.
Review • Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 positive
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Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx) • Tivdak (tisotumab vedotin-tftv)
1year
Sensitivity and specificity of folate receptor α-positive circulating tumour cells in gastric cancer. (PubMed, Postgrad Med J)
FRα-positive CTC detection by noninvasive liquid biopsy is a useful and effective approach for screening of patients with GC.
Journal • Circulating tumor cells • Tumor cell
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 expression • FOLR1 positive
1year
CHARACTERIZATION OF FOLATE RECEPTOR ALPHA EXPRESSION IN NON-HIGH-GRADE SEROUS GYNECOLOGIC TUMORS (IGCS 2023)
Introduction: Mirvetuximab soravtansine (MIRV) is an anti-folate receptor alpha (FOLR1)-drug conjugate... 41 cervical squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), 35 endocervical adenocarcinoma, 21 uterine serous carcinoma, 14 uterine carcinosarcoma, and 48 ovarian clear cell carcinoma (OCCC) cases were represented in the TMAs and stained with FOLR1 (see Figure 1). 0% of cervical SCC, 0% of endocervical adenocarcinoma, 14% of uterine serous carcinoma, 0% of uterine carcinosarcoma, and 0% of OCCC cases met current FOLR1 positivity criteria (PS2 ≥ 75%) (see Table 1). Figure 1: Examples of H&E and FOLR1 staining in endocervical adenocarcinoma (A-B), uterine serous carcinoma (C-D), and ovarian clear cell carcinoma (E- F) Table 1: FOLR1 PS2 scores of different tumor types Conclusion/Implications: Variable FOLR1 expression was seen in different gynecologic tumor types.
FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 expression • FOLR1 positive
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VENTANA FOLR1 RxDx Assay
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
1year
Population Pharmacokinetics of Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in Patients with Folate Receptor-α Positive Ovarian Cancer: the Antibody-Drug Conjugate, Payload and Metabolite. (PubMed, Br J Clin Pharmacol)
There is no need for dose adjustment due to covariate effects for mirvetuximab soravtansine administered at the recommended dose of 6 mg/kg based on adjusted ideal body weight. Dose adjustment is not required for patients with mild or moderate renal impairment, mild hepatic impairment, or when concomitant weak and moderate CYP3A4 inhibitors are used.
PK/PD data • Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 positive
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
over1year
Enrollment open
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 expression • FOLR1 positive
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luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002) • Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
over1year
New P2 trial
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 expression • FOLR1 positive
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luveltamab tazevibulin (STRO-002) • Neulasta (pegfilgrastim)
over1year
Pafolacianine for intraoperative molecular imaging of cancer in the lung: The ELUCIDATE trial. (PubMed, J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg)
Intraoperative molecular imaging with pafolacianine improves surgical outcomes by identifying occult tumors and close surgical margins.
Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 positive
over1year
New Drug Treats Female Reproductive Cancers. (PubMed, Am J Nurs)
Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx (Elahere) has been granted accelerated approval to treat adult patients with folate receptor α-positive, platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who have received one to three prior systemic treatment regimens.The drug's labeling includes a boxed warning for ocular toxicity. Other warnings include a risk of pneumonitis, peripheral neuropathy, and embryo-fetal toxicity.
Journal
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 positive
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Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)
almost2years
MBK-103, a potent novel conjugation platform-based antibody-drug conjugate, changing therapeutic options in folate receptor alpha positive cancer patients (AACR 2023)
The compound was also very well tolerated in cynomolgus monkeys with HNSTD at 50 mg/kg and even when administered repeatedly. High conjugation yields along with 100% homogeneity are major drivers of the successful ongoing manufacturing process with planned IND submission in Q4/2023.
Clinical
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 expression • FOLR1 positive
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LY4170156
over2years
MIRVETUXIMAB SORAVTANSINE AND CARBOPLATIN FOR TREATMENT OF PATIENTS WITH RECURRENT FOLATE RECEPTOR ALPHA-POSITIVE PLATINUM-SENSITIVE OVARIAN CANCER: A FINAL ANALYSIS (IGCS 2022)
MIRV and carbo demonstrated anti-tumor activity in patients with recurrent FRα-positive PSOC. MIRV 6 mg/kg AIBW and carbo AUC5 was selected as the phase 2 dose. This combination is being evaluated in one planned and two ongoing (NCT04606914 and NCT04274426) studies.
Clinical
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FOLR1 ( Folate receptor alpha )
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FOLR1 expression • FOLR1 positive
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carboplatin • Elahere (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx)