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GPR132 agonist SB‐583355 Brown (2019) PRP https://doi.org/10.1002/prp2.542 
GPR132 antagonist GSK1820795A Brown (2019) PRP https://doi.org/10.1002/prp2.542 
Appendix G: Product-Specific In Vitro Cellular Assays and In Vivo Acute and Chronic Models for Advancement of GPR132 Research Target
Lead and backup target criteria for advancement to IND‐enabling studies. Outlined chronic models are suggested based on the knowledge of the target to date, AbbVie reserves the right to test compounds in more than one chronic model.
Attribute Activity/Assay Criteria Comments
Effects of test compound should be comparable to or superior to listed standards in each of the following assays or models
In Vitro Screening Assay in addition to Heptares StaR protein assay for chemical matter identification 1) AbbVie recommends the following in vitro screening assay based on internal experience and/or literature. Criteria: Sosei Heptares to identify acceptable chemical matter based on data from a) Selectivity binding ass...
Probe both cellular effects on cAMP and calcium given reports of both GaS and Gaq signaling GPR132 OE cell line using either Baculovirus infection or stable cell line from single clone. Options to purchase available commercial line Dose dependent induction in cAMP and/or calcium levels at different pHs with GPR132 agon...
GPR132 affinity‐based measurement based on competition study GPR132 OE wild‐type and in membranes/whole cell Subject to suitable probe identified that can be custom radio / fluorescently labelled and shown to bind specifically to target in order to measure compound competition and affinity estimate Option to outsource ...
Biophysical demonstration of a specific interaction with GPCR StaR protein confirmed versus unrelated GPCR StaR protein‐based SPR or Thermostability assay SPR readout consistent with a bimolecular binding event or effect of compounds on thermostability of StaR protein
Selectivity/specificity assays Unrelated GPCR screening in cAMP format in an OE cell line(s) mimicking primary screen and/ or parental cell line functional test Appropriate experimental positive control included (forskolin for parental or GPCR agonist standard if in‐house assay) Limited insights into proton sensing GPC...
In Vitro Assays to understand mechanism of action i. AbbVie recommends the following in vitro assays to understand mechanism of action based on internal experience and literature. ii. Sosei Heptares would be required to demonstrate acceptable in vitro data package elucidating the mechanism of action of the target based...
Cellular Effects on M1 / M2 polarization Increase in M2 macrophages Dose dependent increase in numbers of mouse M2 macrophages as determined by increased expression of CD206, GM‐CSF and CCL17 mRNA/protein Demonstrate equal or greater activity similar to positive control dexamethasone Appropriate experimental internal c...
Cellular Effects on apoptosis Increased apoptosis in human AML Dose dependent increase in apoptosis in human AML with GPR132 agonist. Demonstrate equal or greater activity similar to positive control (bcl‐2 inhibitor; can be provided by Abbvie) Appropriate experimental internal control (bcl‐2 inhibitor) to be included
In Vivo Acute Efficacy Criteria of robust and reproducible PK‐PD (exposure‐efficacy) relation demonstrated in at least one acute model with comparable efficacy to standard and demonstrate exposure covers the IC50/IC80 potency of the molecule for the target
Serum adenosine induction GPR132 agonist induced increase in serum adenosine level Dose dependent induction in serum adenosine with GPR132 agonist. Demonstrate equal or greater reduction similar to positive control (lysophosphotidylcholine) Appropriate experimental internal control (lysophosphotidylcholine) to be inclu...
In Vivo chronic Efficacy (Criteria of robust and reproducible in vivo model with comparable efficacy to standard) Models are listed in the order of priority based on the knowledge of the target as of today
Colitis 7‐day Agonist CD40 Colitis Oral efficacy with reduction in inflammation as measured by histology. Demonstrate equal or greater efficacy to anti‐p40 mAb Datasets to understand efficacy, level of target engagement and exposure response. Dose response. PK/PD understood to allow safety margin calculations and aid m...
Colitis Acute 7‐day DSS model Oral efficacy with reduction in erosion score. Demonstrate equal or greater efficacy to IL‐22Fc Datasets to understand efficacy, level of target engagement and exposure response. Dose response. PK/PD understood to allow safety margin calculations and aid modelling of efficacious human dose...
Appendix H: Stage 4a&b - CMC & Toxicology Workflow
Appendix I: Nonclinical and CMC reports and documents to be included for an IND submission
Nonclinical reports for an IND (small molecule) should cover, but not limited to, the following topics:
Pharmacology
Primary Pharmacology: in vitro, in vivo
Secondary Pharmacology: off target binding assays for receptors, ion channels, enzymes and transporters
Safety Pharmacology: CV (hERG, in vivo), CNS, respiratory
Pharmacokinetics
Bioanalytical method validation
Absorption: cellular permeability, pharmacokinetics in nonclinical species, dose response, formulation effects (if necessary)
Distribution: protein binding across species and concentration, red blood cell distribution, tissue distribution (optional)
Metabolism: in vitro stability in liver microsomes/hepatocytes across species, CYP phenotyping, metabolite ID with proposed biotransformation pathway, in vivo metabolite profiles
Excretion: definition of major clearance routes
Drug‐Drug Interaction Potential: CYP inhibition (including TDI), CYP induction, interactions with transporters (inhibitor, substrate)
Human pharmacokinetics predictions, including DDI potential at projected efficacious exposures
Toxicology
Single dose toxicity (optional)
Repeat dose toxicity in rodent and non‐rodent
Genotoxicity package: In vitro mutagenicity, in vitro chromosomal aberration, in vivo micronucleus
CMC reports and documents for an IND (small molecule) should cover, but not limited to, the following topics:
CMC
Drug Substance
Properties of the drug substance: Optical Isomerism, Physical State/Description, Melting Point, pKa, Solubility (specify conditions ‐ temp./pH), Hygroscopicity, Polymorphism
Names and addresses of sites performing drug substance manufacture and testing (release and stability)
Drug substance batch records which should include any testing done in‐process and at intermediates; ChemDraw file of synthetic scheme for GMP steps
Any reports or batch records for manufacture of starting materials and CoAs for the starting materials (these are informational only)
Documentation on how the GLP tox batch was manufactured (e.g., synthetic scheme or development report) so that a high‐level comparison can be made with the GMP batch
Confirmation of structure: Information associated with Mass Spec, IR, NMR (H1 and C13), X‐Ray, UV (including specta)
PGI assessment reports; Summaries of control strategies for Class 1‐2 impurities from starting materials and GMP synthesis steps; Option 4 control strategies for Class 1‐2 impurities; structures of any identified drug substance impurities if different from those specified in the drug substance
Specifications
Methods
Validation information ‐ acceptance criteria, results, chromatgram overlays, linearity plots
CoAs / results for clinical and non‐clinical lots
Justification for each specification
Reference Standard CoA or summary of results
If details are not provided in the batch records, documentation describing all components of the drug substance package
Stability Protocol(s) and details of study (e.g. packaging used for stability samples); Stability Data
Drug Product
List of all of the excipients used in the manufacture of the drug product; include quality of standard (e.g. USP/JP/Ph. Eu.), function and amount
High level description of the manufacturing process.
Names and addresses of sites performing drug product manufacture and testing (release and stability)
Excipient amounts for an exemplary batch of drug product
Detailed description of each step in the manufacturing process (including a flow diagram); diagram should include material inputs, process steps and process controls
A list of all the critical steps in the manufacturing process
Specification for each non‐compendial excipient, if applicable.
Methods for evaluating each non‐compendial excipient, if applicable
Method validation for each method for non‐compendial excipient, if applicable
CoA for non‐compendial excipient, if applicable
Attestation that there are not excipients of human or animal origin
Listing of any novel excipients
Drug Product Specifications
Drug Product Methods
Validation information ‐ acceptance criteria, results, chromatogram overlays, linearity plots
CoAs / results for clinical and non‐clinical lots
Characterization of impurities that are unique to the drug product; under what conditions are they formed
Justification for each specification
Reference Standard CoA or summary of results
If details are not provided in the batch records, documentation describing all components of the drug product package
Stability Protocol(s) and details of study (e.g. packaging used for stability samples); Stability Data
Drug Product
List of all of the excipients used in the manufacture of the drug product; include quality of standard (e.g. USP/JP/Ph. Eu.), function and amount
High level description of the manufacturing process.
Names and addresses of sites performing drug product manufacture and testing (release and stability)
Excipient amounts for an exemplary batch of drug product
Detailed description of each step in the manufacturing process (including a flow diagram); diagram should include material inputs, process steps and process controls
A list of all the critical steps in the manufacturing process
Specification for each non‐compendial excipient, if applicable.
Methods for evaluating each non‐compendial excipient, if applicable
Method validation for each method for non‐compendial excipient, if applicable
CoA for non‐compendial excipient, if applicable
Attestation that there are not excipients of human or animal origin
Listing of any novel excipients
Drug Product Specifications
Drug Product Methods
Validation information ‐ acceptance criteria, results, chromatogram overlays, linearity plots
CoAs / results for clinical and non‐clinical lots
Characterization of impurities that are unique to the drug product; under what conditions are they formed
Justification for each specification
Reference Standard CoA or summary of results
If details are not provided in the batch records, documentation describing all components of the drug product package
Stability Protocol(s) and details of study (e.g. packaging used for stability samples); Stability Data