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PGT121.414.LS + VRC07-523LS (mAb)


Developer(s)

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

Originator
https://www.niaid.nih.gov/

United States of America

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases is one of the 27 institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health, an agency of the United States Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Taubenberger was named the Acting Director of NIAID in April 2025. He oversees a $6.6 billion budget that supports research to advance the understanding, diagnosis, treatment.


Drug structure

Placeholder for Combination of PGT121.414.LS + VRC07-523LS

Placeholder for Combination of PGT121.414.LS + VRC07-523LS

Sequencing of PGT121.414.LS (generated based on PGT121 sequencing)

Sequencing of PGT121.414.LS (generated based on PGT121 sequencing)

1.STEICHE J, KULP D, HU X, MENIS S, Schief W, RAEMISCH S. Immunogenic trimers. Published online September 28, 2017. Accessed October 24, 2025. https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2017165674A1/en?oq=WO

3D structural illustration of VRC07-523LS

3D structural illustration of VRC07-523LS

Rudicell, Rebecca S et al. “Enhanced potency of a broadly neutralizing HIV-1 antibody in vitro improves protection against lentiviral infection in vivo.” Journal of virology vol. 88,21 (2014): 12669-8


Drug information

Associated long-acting platforms

Solution

Administration route

Subcutaneous, Intravenous

Therapeutic area(s)

HIV

Use case(s)

Treatment

Use of drug

Ease of administration

Administered by a community health worker
Administered by a nurse
Administered by a specialty health worker

Frequency of administration

Every 6 months
Every 4 months

User acceptance

Not provided

Dosage

Available dose and strength

Adult dose: 400 mg-1600 mg (under clinical Investigation)

Maximum dose

1600 mg

Recommended dosing regimen

Regimen 1: VRC07-523LS 400mg + PGT121.414.LS 400mg + PGDM1400LS 400mg to be administered via IV infusion sequentially in this order at Month 0 and Month 6 Regimen 2: VRC07-523LS 3200mg + PGT121.414.LS 1600mg + PGDM1400LS 1600mg to be administered via IV infusion sequentially in this order at Month 0 and Month 6 Regimen 3: PGT121.414.LS 20 mg/kg + VRC07-523LS 20 mg/kg by IV infusion sequentially in this order at Months 0, 4, and 8. Regimen 4: PGT121.414.LS 5 mg/kg and VRC07-523LS 5 mg/kg by SC infusion sequentially in this order at Months 0, 4, and 8.

Additional comments

PGT121.414.LS has been evaluated in combination with VR207-523LS in a Phase 1 clinical trial. Based on the favourable safety and efficacy outcomes observed, a three-antibody regimen—comprising DVRC07-523LS (400 mg), PGT121.414.LS (400 mg), and PGDM1400LS—is currently under clinical investigation in phase 2 trials.

Dosage link(s)

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Drug information

Drug's link(s)

Not provided

Generic name

PGT121.414.LS (PGT121.BIJ414.LS) + VRC07-523LS combination

Brand name

Not provided

Compound type

Biotherapeutic

Drug class/category

bNAbs targeting gp120 on HIV-1 virus envelope

Summary

PGT121.414.LS is a modified V3 glycan-targeting monoclonal antibody (mAb) derived from PGT121 and engineered with LS mutations (methionine-to-leucine and asparagine-to-serine) to extend serum half-life and enhance stability. Its elimination half-life is approximately 71 days, about threefold longer than that of parental PGT121, with dose-dependent peak serum concentrations (e.g., 714.2 µg/mL at 20 mg/kg IV). Co-administration with VRC07-523LS did not alter the pharmacokinetics of either antibody. However, the combination exhibited greater neutralization breadth and potency across diverse HIV-1 strains by both IV and SC administration. No serious adverse events or dose-limiting toxicities were observed, and all solicited adverse events were mild to moderate and resolved within 3–4 days.

Approval status

This combination remains under clinical investigation and is not yet approved for therapeutic use.

Regulatory authorities

This combination remains under clinical investigation and is not yet approved for therapeutic use.

Delivery device(s)

Not provided


Scale-up and manufacturing prospects

Scale-up prospects

Not provided

Tentative equipment list for manufacturing

Not provided

Manufacturing

Not provided

Specific analytical instrument required for characterization of formulation

Not provided


Clinical trials

HVTN 206/HPTN 114

Identifier

NCT06812494

Link

https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06812494

Phase

Phase II

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

More details

HVTN 206/HPTN 114 is a randomized, double blind, controlled, phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and neutralization of VRC07-523LS, PGT121.414.LS, and PGDM1400LS broadly neutralizing monoclonal antibodies given intravenously in adult participants without HIV. The hypothesis of the study is that the combination of VRC07-523LS and PGT121.414.LS and PGDM1400LS antibodies when administered via the intravenous (IV) route will be safe and tolerable in adult participants without HIV. The study aims to enroll 200 participants across multiple sites with an estimated total duration of participation of eighteen (18) months.

Purpose

A Study of VRC07-523LS, PGT121.414.LS, and PGDM1400LS Broadly Neutralizing Monoclonal Antibodies Given Intravenously in Adult Participants Without HIV

Interventions

Intervention 1

VRC07-523LS 400mg

Intervention 2

PGT121.414.LS 400mg

Intervention 3

PGDM1400LS 400mg

Intervention 4

VRC07-523LS 3200mg

Intervention 5

PGT121.414.LS 1600mg

Countries

United States of America
Brazil
Peru
South Africa

Sites / Institutions

Not provided

Trials dates

Anticipated Start Date
Not provided

Actual Start Date
2025-03-07

Anticipated Date of Last Follow-up
2025-10-20

Estimated Primary Completion Date
2027-01-15

Estimated Completion Date
2027-09-15

Actual Primary Completion Date
Not provided

Actual Completion Date
Not provided

Studied populations

Age Cohort

Genders

Accepts pregnant individuals
Unspecified

Accepts lactating individuals
Unspecified

Accepts healthy individuals
Yes

Comments about the studied populations

Inclusion Criteria: * Participants need to be between 18 and 65 years old. * Participants must have access to a participating clinical research site and be willing to follow the study schedule. * Participants should understand the study details and be willing to give informed consent. * Participants must agree not to join any other clinical trials until they finish this study. * Participants must be willing to receive HIV test results. * Participants should be open to discussing HIV prevention. * Clinic staff should assess participants as having a low risk of getting HIV, and participants must commit to avoiding high-risk behaviors during the study. * Hemoglobin: Participant meets minimum levels depending on gender and hormone therapy status. * White Blood Cells (WBC): Should be within th

Health status

Not provided

Study type

Interventional (clinical trial)

Enrollment

200

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention model

Parallel Assignment

Intervention model description

Not provided

Masking

Double-blind masking

Masking description

Not provided

Frequency of administration

Every 6 months

Studied LA-formulation(s)

Injectable

Studied route(s) of administration

Intravenous

Use case

Treatment

Key resources

Not provided

HVTN 136/HPTN 092

Identifier

NCT04212091

Link

https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04212091

Phase

Phase I

Status

Completed

Sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

More details

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and antiviral activity of the monoclonal antibody PGT121.414.LS administered alone and in combination with VRC07-523LS via intravenous or subcutaneous infusions in healthy, HIV-uninfected adult participants.

Purpose

Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics, and Antiviral Activity of the Monoclonal Antibody PGT121.414.LS Administered Alone and in Combination With VRC07-523LS Via Intravenous or Subcuta

Interventions

Intervention 1

PGT121.414.LS

Intervention 2

VRC07-523LS

Countries

United States of America

Sites / Institutions

Not provided

Trials dates

Anticipated Start Date
Not provided

Actual Start Date
2020-11-10

Anticipated Date of Last Follow-up
2024-12-10

Estimated Primary Completion Date
Not provided

Estimated Completion Date
Not provided

Actual Primary Completion Date
2023-01-18

Actual Completion Date
2023-01-18

Studied populations

Age Cohort

Genders

Accepts pregnant individuals
Unspecified

Accepts lactating individuals
Unspecified

Accepts healthy individuals
Yes

Comments about the studied populations

Inclusion Criteria: General and Demographic Criteria * Age of 18 to 50 years * Access to a participating Clinical Research Site (CRS) and willingness to be followed for the planned duration of the study * Ability and willingness to provide informed consent * Assessment of understanding: volunteer demonstrates understanding of this study and completes a questionnaire prior to first study product administration with verbal demonstration of understanding of all questionnaire items answered incorrectly * Agrees not to enroll in another study of an investigational research agent until completion of the last required protocol clinic visit * Good general health as shown by medical history, physical exam, and screening laboratory tests HIV-Related Criteria: * Willingness to receive HIV test re

Health status

Not provided

Study type

Interventional (clinical trial)

Enrollment

33

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention model

Sequential assignment

Intervention model description

Not provided

Masking

Open label

Masking description

Not provided

Frequency of administration

Every 4 months

Studied LA-formulation(s)

Injectable

Studied route(s) of administration

Intravenous

Use case

Treatment

Key resources

Not provided

HVTN 141/HPTN 105

Identifier

NCT07390955

Link

https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07390955

Phase

Phase I

Status

Recruiting

Sponsor

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

More details

This study is testing a lab-made antibody called ePGT121v1-LS that targets a specific part of HIV. Researchers will give it by vein (IV) and under the skin (SC), both on its own and together with two other antibodies, VRC07-523LS and PGDM1400LS, which target different parts of the virus. They will assess safety and side effects, determine the right dose, study how the body processes the drug (pharmacokinetics or PK), and measure how well it neutralizes HIV in the blood (serum neutralizing activity). The expectation is that ePGT121v1-LS, whether given alone or with PGDM1400LS and VRC07-523LS, by IV or SC, will be safe in generally healthy adults and that the antibodies will not interfere with each other when used together. Approximately 83 volunteers in overall good health and without HIV-

Purpose

A Study of Safety and Drug Levels of ePGT121v1-LS, PGDM1400LS, and VRC07-523LS in Adult Participants Without HIV-1

Interventions

Intervention 1

ePGT121v1-LS (IV)
Dosage: 5 mg/kg or 20 mg/kg 40 mg/kg at week 0 and week 24

Intervention 2

ePGT121v1-LS (IV) +PGDM1400LS (IV)+VRC07-523LS (IV)
Dosage: 5mg/kg each or 20mg/kg each or 40mg/kg sequentially in this order at week 0 and week 24

Intervention 3

ePGT121v1-LS (SC)
Dosage: 375 mg (3 injections of 125 mg each) to be administered via subcutaneous (SC) injection at Week 0 and Week 12

Intervention 5

ePGT121v1-LS (SC) +PGDM1400LS (SC)+VRC07-523LS (SC)
Dosage: ePGT121v1-LS 125 mg + PGDM1400LS 100 mg + VRC07-523LS 100 mg to be administered via SC injection sequentially in this order at Week 0 and Week 12

Countries

United States of America
Peru

Sites / Institutions

Not provided

Trials dates

Anticipated Start Date
Not provided

Actual Start Date
2026-03-19

Anticipated Date of Last Follow-up
2026-04-13

Estimated Primary Completion Date
2027-08-30

Estimated Completion Date
2027-08-30

Actual Primary Completion Date
Not provided

Actual Completion Date
Not provided

Studied populations

Age Cohort

Genders

Accepts pregnant individuals
No

Accepts lactating individuals
No

Accepts healthy individuals
Yes

Comments about the studied populations

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 to 55 years. 2. Can visit a participating clinic and is willing to stay in the study for its full duration. 3. Understands the study and is able and willing to give informed consent. 4. Agrees not to join another experimental study until the final required clinic visit. 5. In good overall health based on medical history, physical exam, and screening lab tests. 6. Willing to receive HIV test results. 7. Willing to discuss personal risk of getting HIV and to have HIV prevention counseling. 8. Judged by clinic staff to have a low risk of getting HIV and agrees to avoid higher risk behaviors through the last clinic visit. 9. Hemoglobin levels: * Women: at least 11.0 g/dL * Men: at least 13.0 g/dL 10. White blood cell count between 2,500 and 12,000 cells/mm

Health status

Negative to : HIV

Study type

Interventional (clinical trial)

Enrollment

83

Allocation

Non-randomized

Intervention model

Sequential assignment

Intervention model description

Not provided

Masking

Open label

Masking description

Not provided

Frequency of administration

Every 3 months
Every 6 months

Studied LA-formulation(s)

Injectable

Studied route(s) of administration

Subcutaneous
Intravenous

Use case

Treatment

Key resources

Not provided

Excipients

Proprietary excipients used

Not provided

Novel excipients or existing excipients at a concentration above Inactive Ingredients Database (IID) for the specified route of administration

Not provided

Residual solvents used

Not provided


Patent info

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Supporting material

Publications

Edupuganti, S., Hurt, C. B., Stephenson, K. E., Huang, Y., Paez, C. A., Yu, C., Yen, C., Hanscom, B., He, Z., Miner, M. D., Gamble, T., Heptinstall, J., Seaton, K. E., Domin, E., Lin, B. C., McKee, K., Doria-Rose, N., Regenold, S., Spiegel, H., Anderson, M., … HVTN 136/HPTN 092 Study Team (2025). Safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and neutralisation activities of the anti-HIV-1 monoclonal antibody PGT121.414.LS administered alone and in combination with VRC07-523LS in adults without HIV in the USA (HVTN 136/HPTN 092): a first-in-human, open-label, randomised controlled phase 1 trial. The lancet. HIV12(1), e13–e25. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-3018(24)00247-9

Background: Multiple broadly neutralising monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are in development for HIV-1 prevention. The aim of this trial was to test the PGT121.414.LS and VRC07-523LS mAbs for safety and pharmacokinetics in adults.

Methods: In this first-in-human phase 1 trial (HVTN 136/HPTN 092), adults without HIV were enrolled at six university-affiliated clinical research sites in the USA. Part A evaluated escalating single intravenous doses or subcutaneous infusion of PGT121.414.LS, in four groups: 3 mg/kg intravenous (treatment group 1; n=3), 10 mg/kg intravenous (treatment group 2; n=4), 30 mg/kg intravenous (treatment group 3; n=3), and 5 mg/kg subcutaneous (treatment group 4; n=3). Part B evaluated repeated sequential intravenous administrations of 20 mg/kg PGT121.414.LS plus 20 mg/kg VRC07-523LS (treatment group 5; n=10) and sequential subcutaneous administrations of 5 mg/kg PGT121.414.LS plus 5 mg/kg VRC07-523LS (treatment group 6; n=10) on days 0, 112, and 224. Participants in treatment groups 1 and 2 were enrolled sequentially, with participants enrolled and randomly assigned to treatment groups 3 and 4 after a review of safety data. Participants in treatment groups 5 and 6 were randomly assigned in blocks after a review of safety data from treatment groups 1-4. The primary endpoints were safety and tolerability of mAbs, serum concentrations and pharmacokinetics of mAbs, and serum neutralising activity, assessed in participants who received all scheduled product administrations. Serum concentrations of each mAb were measured via a multiplex assay, and neutralisation activity against multiple HIV viruses was measured via the TZM-bl assay. Serum concentrations were estimated via an open, two-compartment model with first-order elimination from the central compartment. This study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04212091) and has been completed.

Findings: Between Nov 10, 2020, and Oct 5, 2021, we enrolled 33 participants without HIV: median age was 31 years (range 22-48); 19 were assigned female sex at birth and 11 were assigned male sex at birth. Three participants and four participants were sequentially assigned to treatment groups 1 and 2, respectively, and, after safety review, six participants were randomly assigned to treatment groups 3 (n=3) and 4 (n=3); after safety review, 20 participants were randomly assigned to treatment groups 5 (n=10) and 6 (n=10). Intravenous and subcutaneous infusions were safe and well tolerated, without serious adverse events or dose-limiting toxicities. Dose escalation of PGT121.414.LS from 3 mg/kg to 30 mg/kg (intravenous) resulted in a dose-proportional increase in serum concentration of PGT121.414.LS, whether administered alone or in combination with VRC07-523LS. The estimated elimination half-life of PGT121.414.LS was 71 days (95% CI 66-75), three times that of its parental form, PGT121. The estimated subcutaneous (vs intravenous) bioavailability of PGT121.414.LS was 86·1% (95% CI 64·0-95·5). Neutralisation activities were greater in the higher-dose and dual combination intravenous groups than in the subcutaneous administration groups.

Interpretation: These findings support further evaluation of PGT121.414.LS in combination with other mAbs for HIV-1 prevention.

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