Abstract 19606: PZ-128: First in Human Pepducin Inhibitor of PAR-1 Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics, Safety, and Tolerability

Background: PZ-128 is a first-in-class cell penetrating lipopeptide pepducin that inhibits PAR-1-G protein signaling by forming a structure highly similar to the corresponding off-state juxtamembrane region of the GPCR. PZ-128 inhibited PAR-1 and thrombosis in non-human primates. Its effects in humans are unknown. Methods and Results: PZ-128 was administered by continuous intravenous infusion (0.01 mg/kg to 2 mg/kg) to patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors (n=31). Safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic (PK) effects were assessed. Platelet receptor function was assessed by conventional aggregation at baseline and 0.5, 1, 2, 6, 24 h and 8-11 d post-dosing. There were no effects on ECG, hematologic or clinical chemistry parameters. At 0.5 mg/kg given over 2 h there was 40 % and 50 % inhibition (8 μM SFLLRN) at 0.5 and 2 h, respectively. At 1-2 mg/kg, there was 25% and 75% inhibition at 0.5 h and 95-100% inhibition at 1-2 h (p<0.05 for 1 mg dose). Maximal platelet aggregation (8 μM SFLLRN) was...