SAT0448 Interleukin-1 Dual Variable–Domain Immunoglobulin Reduces Multiple Imflammatory Markers in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Authors: S.X. Wang, J.K. Medema, M.P. Kosloski, W. Liu, M.J. Saltarelli, M. Karsdal
Journal: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (2014)

<h3>Background</h3> Osteoarthritis (OA) may comprise multiple phenotypes, one of which is inflammation-driven OA. Consequently, a selected subpopulation of OA patients may benefit from optimally targeted anti-inflammatory treatment. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a potent catabolic cytokine thought to play a major role in the development and progression of OA both in terms of disease (structural progression) and symptoms (pain and functional deterioration). In a mouse OA model, simultaneous inhibition of IL-1α and IL-1β with mouse anti–IL-1α/β dual-variable domain–immunoglobulin (DVD-Ig) reduced OA progression more than inhibition of either IL-1 isoform alone. <h3>Objectives</h3> To evaluate the anti-inflammatory effects of a novel human DVD-Ig targeting IL-1α and IL-1β (ABT-981) in knee OA patients, using a panel of biomarkers elevated in the presence of tissue degradation secondary to joint inflammation. <h3>Methods</h3> This was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of the safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of multiple subcutaneous injections of ABT-981 in knee OA patients (N=36). Three groups of patients (n=27) received 4 doses of ABT-981 or matching placebo (7:2) every other week (EOW) at 0.3, 1, and 3 mg/kg. A fourth group (n=9) received 3 doses at 3 mg/kg every 4 weeks; results for this group will be discussed separately. Serum samples were collected on days 1, 5, 15, 19, 29, 33, 43, 47, and 57. The panel of inflammation and joint-degradation biomarkers included high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP); matrix metallopeptidase (MMP)-9; vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF); MMP degradation products of type I, II, and III collagen (C1M, C2M, and C3M) and CRP (CRPM); and circulating levels of citrullinated and MMP-degraded vimentin (VICM). Biomarker response for patients on active drug in each group was compared with the pooled placebo response across groups. Statistical analysis was performed on least-square means using SAS 9.2. <h3>Results</h3> Mean serum hsCRP levels in all ABT-981 groups were significantly decreased vs placebo (p value range, 0.003–0.031). Mean serum C1M levels decreased in a dose-dependent manner (p=0.062, 0.027, and 0.015 for 0.3, 1, and 3 mg/kg groups, respectively). Mean serum C3M levels exhibited a nonsignificant decreasing trend in the 1 and 3 mg/kg groups (p=0.062 and 0.090, respectively). Mean serum CRPM levels were decreased with ABT-981; however, a statistical difference was only established from day 33 on (p value range, 0.097–0.025; figure). No other markers showed significant changes or trends. <h3>Conclusions</h3> Through simultaneous inhibition of IL-1α and IL-1β, ABT-981 significantly reduced serum hsCRP and markers of joint metabolism that are often elevated in inflammation-driven joint destruction diseases, suggesting a reduction in systemic inflammation. ABT-981 significantly decreased C1M, suggesting a dampening of inflammation-mediated joint destruction by reducing connective tissue turnover. Additionally, the observed serum C3M and CRPM decreases suggest the potential of ABT-981 to ameliorate inflammation-mediated tissue destruction and chronic tissue inflammation. Consequently, ABT-981 may provide clinical benefit to a selected subpopulation of patients with inflammation-driven OA. <h3>Disclosure of Interest</h3> S. Wang Shareholder of: AbbVie, Inc., Employee of: AbbVie, Inc., J. Medema Shareholder of: AbbVie, Inc., Employee of: AbbVie, Inc., M. Kosloski Shareholder of: AbbVie, Inc., Employee of: AbbVie, Inc., W. Liu Shareholder of: AbbVie, Inc., Employee of: AbbVie, Inc., M. Saltarelli Shareholder of: AbbVie, Inc., Employee of: AbbVie, Inc., M. Karsdal Consultant for: AbbVie, Inc., Employee of: Nordic Bioscience <h3>DOI</h3> 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-eular.5528