RPH-104 is a macromolecular compound with a molecular weight of 152.715 kilodalton (Data on file) and is capable of binding human interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β). It has also been shown in vitro to be a highly potent inhibitor of IL-1β signalling pathway, with low picomolar inhibitor activity. In this First in Human study, RPH-104 will be evaluated primarily for its safety and tolerability. In a phase I study conducted with health volunteers, a similar monoclonal antibody, canakinumab, was investigated in terms of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics besides efficacy and safety. Similarly, this aimed to investigate effects of RPH-104 on selected pharmacodynamic parameters, including Anti-Drug Antibodies (ADA) along with obtaining first human data on pharmacokinetics of RPH-104 in humans will be investigated in the same study.
The purpose of this first in human study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of RPH-104 in humans.