Biomea Fusion Reports Preclinical Data on BMF-219 and Trial in Progress Presentations at AACR 2022 Annual Meeting

Rhea-AI Summary

Biomea Fusion, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMEA) presented promising data for its covalent menin inhibitor, BMF-219, at the AACR Annual Meeting. The drug showed significant cytotoxic activity in various preclinical models, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and multiple myeloma. BMF-219 demonstrated superior potency compared to existing KRAS inhibitors, achieving over 90% growth inhibition in multiple cell lines. A Phase I study (COVALENT-101) is currently enrolling patients with relapsed/refractory cancers, indicating potential for treating significant unmet needs in oncology.

Positive

• BMF-219 showed strong cytotoxic activity across multiple preclinical cancer models.
• Demonstrated higher cell killing compared to existing KRAS G12C inhibitors.
• Achieved over 90% growth inhibition in various KRAS-mutated cell lines.
• Phase I study COVALENT-101 is actively enrolling patients with relapsed/refractory cancers.

Negative

• None.

• Covalent menin inhibitor BMF-219 showed strong cytotoxic activity as a single agent at similar concentrations across multiple preclinical patient derived (PDX) models ex vivo, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), multiple myeloma (MM), colorectal cancer (CRC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and pancreatic cancer
• Single agent BMF-219 demonstrated pronounced anti-cancer activity in vitro across KRAS G12C, G12D, G13D, and G12V mutant cell lines, including higher cell killing in comparison to commercially available KRAS G12C inhibitors and other clinical menin reversible inhibitors
• BMF-219 was multi-fold more potent and exerted greater cytotoxicity compared to clinical reversible menin inhibitors in DLBCL patient-derived ex vivo samples and over 99% cell lethality in MM cell lines with RAS mutations as a single agent
• A Phase I study (COVALENT-101) of BMF-219 is currently enrolling patients with relapsed / refractory acute leukemias, DLBCL, and MM

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biomea Fusion, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMEA), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering and developing novel covalent small molecules to treat and improve the lives of patients with genetically defined cancers and metabolic diseases, today presented new data at the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting demonstrating BMF-219’s potent and highly effective activity in multiple preclinical models of DLBCL, MM, and KRAS human ex vivo tumor models and cell lines in poster presentations. In addition, the company presented a Trial In Progress (TIP) poster presentation detailing the design of Biomea’s ongoing Phase I clinical trial (COVALENT-101).

The preclinical and TIP presentations can be viewed on Biomea’s website at https://biomeafusion.com/publications.

“Today, we unveiled a dataset in which single agent BMF-219 demonstrated pronounced cytotoxic activity across multiple liquid and solid tumor types that we will be pursuing in the clinic. These data clearly show BMF-219’s powerful cell-killing activity in a broad spectrum of tumor types, including a very robust pan-KRAS effect,” said Steve Morris, MD, Biomea’s Chief Medical Officer. “In liquid and solid tumor preclinical studies, BMF-219 has demonstrated a highly differentiated profile from both non-covalent menin inhibitors as well as clinical-stage and FDA-approved covalent KRAS G12C inhibitors. We are very excited to see how this differentiated profile translates in the clinical setting across multiple liquid and solid tumors.”

In comparison to two highly specific KRAS G12C inhibitors, BMF-219 exhibited broader potency across KRAS-mutated cell lines (G12C, G12D, G13D, and G12V) and ex vivo PDX tumor models indicating pan-KRAS activity with over 90% growth inhibition in most of these models. Additionally, BMF-219 showed the potential to increase the depth of response across G12C cell lines, notably achieving a higher percentage of cell killing in G12C colorectal cancer cells compared to the commercially available KRAS inhibitor sotorasib and another clinical-stage KRAS inhibitor. Additionally, BMF-219 exhibited robust growth inhibition as a single agent against high-grade B-cell lymphoma cell lines that are known to have low response to standard of care, as well as in multiple MM cells with TP53 and RAS mutations at similar drug concentrations.

A targeted pan-KRAS inhibitor has the potential to treat the 25-35% of NSCLC, 40-45% of CRC, and ~90% of pancreatic cancer patients who have KRAS-mutant tumors. If approved, BMF-219 could be an effective treatment for relapsed/refractory DLBCL and MM, where patients have a significant unmet need despite a large armamentarium of therapeutic options. Additionally, we believe BMF-219 has the potential to be an effective therapeutic option for menin-dependent acute leukemias, including the >45% of AML patients that are believed to have menin-dependent disease.

Poster Presentation Details

Details for the upcoming presentations are as follows:

Anti-tumor activity of irreversible menin inhibitor, BMF-219, in high-grade B-cell lymphoma and multiple myeloma preclinical models (Abstract #1205)

Session Category:   Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics
Session Title:  Novel Targets and Pathways
Session Date and Time:   Tuesday, April 12, 2022 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: New Orleans Convention Center, Exhibit Halls D-H, Poster Section 24
Poster Board Number:  23
Permanent Abstract Number: 2654 

Irreversible menin inhibitor, BMF-219, inhibits the growth of KRAS-mutated solid tumors (Abstract #1202)

Session Category:   Experimental and Molecular Therapeutics
Session Title:  Signaling Pathway Inhibitors
Session Date and Time:   Tuesday, April 12, 2022 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: New Orleans Convention Center, Exhibit Halls D-H, Poster Section 25
Poster Board Number:  8
Permanent Abstract Number: 2665 

COVALENT-101: ​A Phase 1 study of BMF-219, a novel oral irreversible menin inhibitor, as a single agent in patients with relapsed/refractory (R/R) acute lymphocytic/acute myeloid leukemia (ALL/AML), diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), and multiple myeloma (MM) (NCT05153330)​ (Abstract #7613)

Session Category: Clinical Trials
Session Title: Phase I Trials in Progress 1
Session Date and Time:   Tuesday, April 12, 2022 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: New Orleans Convention Center, Exhibit Halls D-H, Poster Section 34
Poster Board Number:  10
Permanent Abstract Number: CT210

About Biomea Fusion

Biomea Fusion is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of covalent small molecules to treat patients with genetically defined cancers and metabolic diseases. A covalent small molecule is a synthetic compound that forms a permanent bond to its target protein and offers a number of potential advantages over conventional non-covalent drugs, including greater target selectivity, lower drug exposure, and the ability to drive a deeper, more durable response. The company is utilizing its proprietary FUSION™ System to advance a pipeline of covalent -binding therapeutic agents against key oncogenic drivers of cancer and metabolic diseases. Biomea Fusion’s goal is to utilize its capabilities and platform to become a leader in developing covalent small molecules in order to maximize the clinical benefit when treating various cancers and metabolic diseases.

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Contact:

Van Sandwick
Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
vsandwick@biomeafusion.com
(650) 460-7759

FAQ

What is BMF-219 and what types of cancer does it target?

BMF-219 is a covalent menin inhibitor targeting genetically defined cancers, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma and multiple myeloma.

What were the results of BMF-219 in preclinical studies?

BMF-219 demonstrated significant cytotoxic activity and higher potency than existing KRAS inhibitors in various cancer cell lines.

What is the purpose of the COVALENT-101 trial?

The COVALENT-101 trial aims to evaluate BMF-219's safety and efficacy in patients with relapsed or refractory acute leukemias, diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

How does BMF-219 compare to existing KRAS inhibitors?

BMF-219 showed broader potency and greater cytotoxicity compared to commercially available KRAS G12C inhibitors.

What are the implications of BMF-219's preclinical results?

The results suggest BMF-219 could provide an effective treatment option for patients with significant unmet needs in oncology.