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1 Introduction to AAV-based invivo Gene Therapy
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in diagnostics, safety, response, and monitoring. A more detailed discussion can be found in Chapter3.
Translational biomarkers support the translation from data obtained in preclin­ical research to clinical trials. These assessments address the sensitivity, specific­ity, and toxicity of the AAV‐based gene therapy and inform measures of therapeutic efficacy and prognosis. Structural biomarkers assess tissues and organs through imaging methodologies, such as ultrasound, MRI, and PET. Functional biomark­ers can assess clinical endpoints related to organ functionality and prognosis, such as motor and cognitive clinical assessments in various CNSCNS and muscu­lar degenerative diseases. Liver and kidney function biomarkers can be assessed in the blood to measure their function and monitor treatment responses of liver and kidney‐targeted gene therapies. Preexisting antibodies to AAV can be used as biomarkers for the prediction of AAV gene therapy effectiveness and often need to be developed into companion diagnostics. AAV antibodies present may be a pre­dictor for AAV gene therapy response and can indicate a need for adjuncts to prevent the rejection of transfected cells. Tumorigenesis biomarkers can assess the potential development of neoplasia. Tumor testing and profiling biomarkers can help identify the type of tumor and oncogenesis. Genetic testing can deter­mine a person’s risk of certain cancers or the type of cancer‐causing tumor. Genetic testing, specifically of a tumor, can give further information about its growth and other characteristics.
1.5.1  Gene Therapy Clinical Trials: Spotlight onHemophilia A
As a representative example of the clinical development processes for gene thera­pies, we will reference the trial design for patients with severe or moderately severe forms of hemophilia A. This has been extensively reviewed by Pipe etal., showing that, in contrast to several biopharmaceutical companies developing gene replacement therapies based on the B‐domain deleted human factor VIII, ASC therapeutics is introducing a second‐generation gene therapy based on a B‐domain deleted human/porcine chimeric factor VIII[79]. This next‐generation gene therapy has shown in preclinical studies the potential to decrease dose requirements, increase durability through improved factor VIII expression, and improve durability driven by a more efficient expression and reduced intracellu­lar stress.
A first‐in‐human, open‐label, dose‐finding study is designed to assess the safety and preliminary efficacy of a single infusion of the AAV8‐based chimeric transgene replacing the coagulation protein factor VIII in study participants with severe and moderately severe hemophilia A (FVIII activity ≤ 2 International Units/Deciliter).
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In this study, the main safety monitoring parameters include:
1) Physical examination, including assessments of general appearance; head,
eyes, ears, nose, and throat; the cardiovascular, dermatologic, lymphatic, res­piratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and neurologic sys­tems. Height and weight will also be measured and recorded.
2) Vital signs, including oral temperature, pulse rate, respiratory rate, and blood
pressure.
3) Viral shedding, assessing the evidence of potential viral transmission, will be
tested on samples of blood, saliva, urine, stool, and semen.
4) Liver ultrasound.
The main efficacy monitoring assessments include:
1) FVIII activity, determined by validated assays, one‐stage activated partial throm-
boplastin time (aPTT), and chromogenic FXa. FVIII levels should be taken at a trough or close to trough levels, meaning after a minimum of 72 hours has elapsed since the last infusion of FVIII protein concentrates.
2) Bleeding episodes and FVIII replacement therapy will be captured in the par-
ticipant’s diary. In addition, the number of bleeding episodes requiring treat­ment, and the number of bleedings that do not require treatment following the administration of ASC618infusion, will be recorded throughout the study.
The main exploratory assessments include:
1) Hemophilia A quality of life (Haem‐A‐QoL) questionnaire was completed by
participants during the study.
2) Blood samples will be collected for potential future research in the hemophilia
A disease area to assess: (1) Liver structure, including Fibroscan and abdomi­nal ultrasound; (2) Liver function, including liver enzymes, GRP78/BiP, and microRNA exploration analysis; (3) Liver tumorigenesis, including GALAD score (serum biomarker‐based model that predicts the probability of having HCC*, incorporating gender, age, AFP‐L3, AFP, and DCP), VirScan (compre­hensively analyzing antiviral antibodies), and cell‐free DNA assessment.
To complete these assessments, extensive monitoring, including on‐site and remote visits, will be implemented. The levels of FVIII and liver function will be evaluated twice a week in the first 16weeks, slowly decreasing as these measure­ments reach a plateau.
It is crucial during gene therapy to have measures of improvement, disease stage, or to prescreen for predicting its effectiveness and any need for adjunct therapy, for example, to suppress an immune reaction that may reject the AAV‐infected cells (NCT04676048).
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1.6   Predictions forScientific and Medical Progress
Over the past decade, approximately 45% of gene therapy clinical trials have focused on invivo as opposed to exvivo gene therapy[76]. Many platforms are used for AAV‐based gene therapy, including cDNA gene replacement, gene editing, genome regulation, and gene addition. The development and use of translational biomarkers are incredibly important for predictive and diagnostic measures during gene therapy clinical trials. A critical step in preclinical testing is a thorough analy­sis of off‐target effects. As mentioned earlier, analysis software systems can aid in the detection and monitoring of off‐target effects. Antibodies against the capsid, protein expression and activity levels, and viral shedding are just a few examples of measures used as predictive, diagnostic, and safety biomarkers. Immunogenicity is another important factor that should be monitored via biomarkers.
Biodistribution and shedding are typically analyzed through polymerase chain reaction (PCR), while transgene mRNA expression analysis can be performed using reverse transcription‐PCR and in situ hybridization (ISH). Transgene pro­tein concentration can be measured by numerous platforms – enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), electrochemiluminescence (ECL), immunoPCR, liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS), Western blot, and high‐ performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Immune response measurements can be performed using ELISPOT, flow cytometry, electrochemiluminescence, and more. Genome integration must also be measured after treatment, which helps discern potential carcinogenesis. More safety, efficacy, and diagnostic bio­markers, companion diagnostics, and gene therapy treatments are sure to emerge continuously. Regulatory practices are essential in ensuring the study is worth the effort and the subjects’ rights are protected. In addition, guidance surrounding thedevelopment of gene therapies, useful biomarkers, and companion diagnos­tics needs to be expanded.
1.6.1  Predictions forChallenges inthe Field
Among the major factors preventing AAV‐driven gene therapies from being more broadly adopted are challenges related to scalability, such as large‐scale produc­tion and cost‐effectiveness. Manufacturing gene therapies typically begins with plasmid development and production, then cell expansion, plasmid transfection, viral vector production, purification, and finally, formulation. Companies often use third parties to complete this process; however, competition for these services with other advanced therapies, such as mRNA vaccine development for COVID‐19, may become a significant bottleneck. Thankfully, the development of the Sf9 sys­tem has been integral in making large‐scale manufacturing more possible by decreasing the amount of viral particles needed for efficient production[30].
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Thisincreased demand for third‐party manufacturing services drives many com­panies to establish in‐house manufacturing.
Several challenges are related to ensuring a balanced risk‐benefit solution, in other words, achieving a safe and therapeutic gene therapy. Large doses may be necessary to reach a desired therapeutic effect, increasing the likelihood of side effects and costs. Thus, the lowest effective dose should be determined. Transgene expression needs to be specific to the target cell or tissue to minimize off‐target effects and be long‐lasting. We are likely to see more CRISPR use in the future of in vivo gene therapy, but for now, off‐target effects are the main concern. The immune system needs to stay unresponsive to the viral vector in order to maxi­mize efficacy, enable redosing, and prevent toxicity. Many strategies have been and are being developed to help AAV‐based therapies evade the immune system, including codon optimization, CpG reduction, regulatory elements, integrative AAV vector approaches, lower dosing, and immunomodulation.
To overcome these challenges, it is vital to identify translational biomarkers to measure a particular therapy’s durability, immunogenicity, malignancy, and tox­icity. Recent adverse events and deaths have led to clinical holds on some gene therapies. Thus, the FDA has closely monitored gene therapy safety in the United States and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) in the EU.
Translational biomarkers, either primary, secondary, or exploratory, i.e. surro­gate endpoints include efficacy biomarkers, defining the clinical activity of the gene replacement therapy (i.e. durability can be measured through the length of effectiveness observed by normal blood levels, staying in remission, or physical symptom abatement); safety biomarkers to assess dose‐limiting toxicity; tumori­genic biomarkers to assess malignancy risk of organs targeted as biofactories for gene therapy; immunogenicity biomarkers, which can be used as inclusion/ exclusion criteria, especially anti‐AAV preexisting antibodies produced by previ­ous exposure to an AAV. These antibodies can significantly impact the effectiveness and eligibility for a particular treatment.
Recent focus has been placed on developing safe strategies to block anti‐AAV antibody effects. Among the alternatives to overcome these challenges are iso­lated liver perfusion, which can be effective but may induce inflammation; reduc­tion of IgG levels, a method undergoing preclinical trials of autoimmunity; plasmapheresis, a potential approach that may require several therapeutic rounds for effective depletion of anti‐AAV neutralizing antibodies; and capsid modifica­tions as a method to prevent neutralization.
1.6.2  Addressing Durability
AAVs have the potential for long‐lasting effects, which is one of the main goals of gene therapies. Gene therapy seeks to provide a onetime treatment for patients.
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This is incredibly important for those who currently have inadequate treatment options that may have rigorous regimens or substantial side effects and who have no available treatments on the market. The immune response considerably influ­ences durability and efficiency, as existing antibodies may activate immune cells that prevent viral transduction.
1.6.3  Addressing Immunogenicity
The percentage of people possessing preexisting anti‐AAV antibodies is quite sig­nificant. It has been estimated that anti‐AAV1 and anti‐AAV2 antibodies can be found in 70% of the population[80]. Anti‐AAV6, 8, and 9 antibodies have a lower incidence of approximately 30–50%, while the overall incidence of all serotypes is estimated at 30–70%. These rates are impacted by geographical location and increase with age[80]. A person’s level of anti‐AAV antibodies, typically meas­ured by ligand binding assay, can be used as a biomarker for inclusion/exclusion criteria. Measurements can be performed using cell‐based transduction inhibition assay for neutralizing activity as well. Thankfully, several strategies have been dis­cussed and suggested for addressing immunogenic responses to gene therapies.
There is potential for an immune response to the capsid or the transgene itself posttreatment. Capsid modifications have been suggested as a potential method to prevent neutralization by antibodies[81]. Immunosuppressive drugs show prom­ise for pretreatment in seropositive patients, but more testing is necessary. Strong promotors are vital to lowering the dose necessary for a therapeutic effect and, thus, reduce the potential for adverse effects[82]. Further detail of immunogenic­ity will be discussed in Chapter5.
1.6.4  Addressing Malignancy
AAV‐based gene therapies have shown less malignancy than the use of other vec­tors; however, recent research has shown more risks than were thought to exist prior. The development of sensitive tumorigenic markers is essential for under­standing the risk of malignancy during development and clinical trials. As research advances and continual developments are made, gene therapy will become more targeted, effective, and safe.
1.7   Predictions forMarket Adoption
With the rise in chronic diseases such as cancers, neurodegenerative diseases, genetic disorders, and rare diseases, the market for gene therapy has grown greatly. The most commonly targeted tissues of invivo gene therapy clinical
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trials over the past decade have been the CNS, heart, liver, eye, bone marrow, and tumors[83]. Pharmaceutical and biotech companies have been the biggest contributors to the gene therapy market. Some large competitors in the gene therapy market include Novartis, Sangamo Therapeutics, and Biogen to name a few, although many partnerships seem to be transpiring between these compa­nies to produce invivo therapies[84]. The Q2 report of 2022 released by the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) and PharmaIntelligence reports that 2024 gene therapies were under development and testing in the preclinical, clinical trial, or preregistration phases. Several market assessment reports have estimated that the market for gene therapy will grow at a 20–30% annual rate throughout 2030.
1.7.1  Patients and Patient Advocacy Groups
Several gene therapy patient advocacy groups help advance research, educate peo­ple about gene therapy, and help with treatment costs. ASGCT is a professional organization made up of scientists, physicians, and patient advocates with the goal of enhancing knowledge, education, and awareness about gene and cell ther­apy. Gene and cell therapy clinical trials and landscape reports can be found on their website. Askbio is a similar site with a collaborative program called AskFirst, where patients and their families are “asked” how they can help. Askbio also has a list of advocacy partners that help with education, research, and events to ben­efit patients. To name a few, CureDuchenne, Speak Foundation, Angelman Syndrome Foundation, Defeat MSA Alliance, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
1.7.2  Physicians, Clinical Guidelines, Regulatory Agencies
Regulatory approval for gene therapy involves several regulatory boards that vary by country. The EU and United States have different oversight in that the FDA oversees all US clinical trials and follows a drug’s lifecycle from its conception. In contrast, the EMA is a reviewing body over many European nations. Each state has its own regulatory body that follows the clinical trial. New drug applications in the United States go through the FDA, and in the EU, they can either go through a state’s regulatory committee or the EMA. The time it takes drugs to be approved is a long process, and the FDA’s reviewing process has been thought to be much longer; however, a study published in 2011 found that the process through the EMA is longer. When looking at approval for cancer drugs, they found that new drugs were reaching patients in the United States faster than in Europe due to a faster review process by the FDA[85].
Before clinical trials begin in the United States, an investigational new drug
application (IND) must be submitted to the FDA and approved. The Institutional
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Review Board (IRB) reviews and monitors the clinical research to ensure compli­ance throughout a trial. The trial protocol, consent form, HIPPA authorization, etc., must be presented to the IRB for review and approval. Study modifications and amendments, adverse events, and annual reviews are required by the IRB to be submitted and approved promptly to stay compliant and complete the trial. More information will be presented in Chapter18.
1.7.3  Payers
Most gene therapies are likely to be covered by insurance in the future, but cur­rently, most policies have yet to cover them. Advocacy groups have been tremen­dously important for many who needed gene therapy but could not afford the high costs out of pocket. Experimental treatments are typically free options but put patients at unknown risks. Clinicaltrials.gov can provide a list of AAV invivo gene therapies being tested in active clinical trials.
1.8   Final Thoughts
Inherited monogenic rare diseases are ideal targets for gene therapies based on the success of gene replacement therapies in adults and children; however, gene therapies are quickly emerging for various non‐monogenic diseases as well. Preclinical studies have been using various gene editing platforms to correct a defective gene or insert a functional gene in animal models and/or clinical stud­ies. Sustained expression of gene therapies in humans necessitates lengthy, thor­ough studies to measure long‐term efficacy and off‐target activity to provide a positive safety profile. Improved methods in genome editing have dramatically reduced off‐target and deleterious effects successfully in preclinical models, needing translation to clinical programs. AAV vectors are currently being uti­lized by numerous clinical trials to treat numerous, various diseases, and gene editing will pave the way for achieving successful results with high specificity, efficacy, and safety.
1.8.1  Can We Afford invivo Gene Therapies?
Large‐scale manufacturing, availability of financial resources, and limited access to experts are causing the price of gene therapies to skyrocket. The current cost of Glybera is approximately 1.2million and Luxturna, released in 2017, costs approx­imately $425,000 per eye. For many researchers, the development cost throughout the preclinical to clinical phase is not feasible. The need for toxicology, safety, and dosing studies and IND approval creates more hurdles with approval and cost.
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Inherited monogenic rare disease treatment is costly and continual, with enor­mous financial burdens. Advancing therapies for restoring defective protein levels have a tremendous impact on people suffering from rare and currently untreata­ble diseases. Hopefully, with the development of advanced technologies, the crea­tion of cheaper, safe, and successful methods will lower the costs for both production and patient treatment. This is promising as we see the development of novel tools for measuring, monitoring, and preventing adverse effects and the suc­cess of gene therapies.
1.8.2  Can invivo Gene Editing Replace Gene Therapy?
While incredible progress in gene editing has been made in the past 15 years, there are many areas that still need substantial improvement. Key elements required for transitioning from gene therapy to gene editing include overcoming significant challenges. New therapies need to concentrate on overcoming tran­sient expression, reducing off‐target activity, and lowering the risk of genotoxicity following long‐term exposure. Efforts should be made to minimize the need for repeated injections of gene therapies, which are more likely to trigger an immune response, lowering the efficacy while reducing its safety.
Delivery of gene‐editing techniques has been achieved with both viral and non‐ viral delivery systems. Viral delivery includes AAV vectors while alternative vehi­cles like lipid nanoparticles can easily pass through cell membranes and have seen increased use in targeting the liver without activation of the immune system, allowing for repeated administration. Additionally, magnetic nanoparticles have successfully delivered gene‐editing systems with little off‐target effects and no toxicity [86, 87]. A nuclease‐free system can be paired with CRISPR/SaCas9, which has shown significant improvements in targeting effectiveness and stable gene modification in mice[88]. Studies utilizing these newer technologies are still in their infancy for invivo applications.
Unfortunately, the major barrier to both gene therapy and gene editing is the immune response. However, patients can be given prophylactic steroid treat­ments, prior, to reduce the immune response[89]. Another major concern is long‐ term stability. While AAV vectors are technically capable of cargo delivery to mitotic and postmitotic cells, in practice, the delivery is typically episomal, result­ing in diminished effects as cells divide. This is particularly relevant in cases involving pediatric patients, where attempts to cure monogenic liver diseases have been met with concerns about hepatocyte proliferation[90–92]. As discussed previously, repeated injections of AAV vectors lead to the production of anti‐AAV neutralizing antibodies, reducing efficacy and safety of subsequent treatments or therapies[40, 93–95]. In patients who have undergone AAV therapy and devel­oped anti‐AAV antibodies, utilizing non‐viral delivery of CRISPR/Cas9would be
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optimal as it would not be affected by anti‐AAV antibodies. In summary, invivo gene therapies have limitations that can be overcome with invivo gene editing, but significant developments and research are needed before the safety and effi­cacy of treatments are shown and optimized.
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