Overview
Gedatolisib (PF-05212384; PKI‑587) is an investigational, intravenous dual inhibitor of class I PI3K isoforms and mTOR complexes 1/2 being developed primarily for hormone receptor–positive, HER2‑negative (HR+/HER2−) advanced breast cancer and other solid tumors. Early first‑in‑human work established a weekly dosing schedule with a manageable toxicity profile, and subsequent studies have explored combinations with endocrine therapy, CDK4/6 inhibitors, chemotherapy, PARP inhibitors, and other agents. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Mechanism of action
Gedatolisib potently inhibits all four class I PI3K isoforms (p110α/β/γ/δ) and mTORC1/2, aiming to produce comprehensive blockade of PI3K/AKT/mTOR signaling and limit adaptive resistance seen with single‑node inhibitors. Preclinical work in breast cancer models showed greater anti‑proliferative and cytotoxic activity versus alpelisib (PI3Kα), capivasertib (AKT), or everolimus (mTORC1), irrespective of PAM‑pathway mutational status. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Efficacy
- First‑in‑human phase I (advanced solid tumors): Preliminary antitumor activity was observed with two confirmed partial responses and one unconfirmed PR; eight patients had stable disease >6 months. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
- Phase I dose‑escalation with carboplatin/paclitaxel (advanced solid tumors; majority ovarian): ORR 65% overall and 80% in clear cell ovarian cancer; recommended phase II dose established. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
- Phase 1b expansion in HR+/HER2− metastatic breast cancer (gedatolisib + palbociclib + endocrine therapy): Reported median PFS 12.9 months and ORR 63% after prior CDK4/6 inhibitor plus aromatase inhibitor; activity observed regardless of PIK3CA mutation status. (Abstract data.) (ascopubs.org)
- Phase I combinations in breast cancer:
- Gedatolisib + cofetuzumab pelidotin (metastatic TNBC/ER‑low): ORR 16.7%, clinical benefit at 18 weeks 27.8%, median PFS 2.0 months. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
- Gedatolisib + talazoparib (advanced TNBC or BRCA1/2+, HER2−): ORR 12%, median PFS 2.5 months; did not meet prespecified efficacy threshold. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
- Phase 3 (VIKTORIA‑1) topline, PIK3CA wild‑type cohort (HR+/HER2− ABC after CDK4/6i + AI):
- Gedatolisib + palbociclib + fulvestrant: HR for progression or death 0.24 (95% CI 0.17–0.35), median PFS 9.3 vs 2.0 months vs fulvestrant.
- Gedatolisib + fulvestrant: HR 0.33 (95% CI 0.24–0.48), median PFS 7.4 vs 2.0 months.
These are company‑reported topline results; full peer‑reviewed data are pending. (celcuity.com)
Ongoing/Planned phase 3: VIKTORIA‑2 (first‑line HR+/HER2− ABC, endocrine‑resistant) is randomizing fulvestrant + investigator’s‑choice CDK4/6 inhibitor with or without gedatolisib; first patient dosed July 24, 2025. (aacrjournals.org)
Safety
- Class‑consistent adverse events observed across studies include stomatitis/mucositis, nausea, hyperglycemia, fatigue, decreased appetite, transaminase elevations, and myelosuppression when combined with chemotherapy. In the first‑in‑human study, the most common treatment‑related AEs were stomatitis (58%), nausea (43%), hyperglycemia (26%); grade 3 treatment‑related AEs occurred in 24% at the MTD (154 mg weekly), with no treatment‑related grade 4–5 events. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
- With carboplatin/paclitaxel, frequent grade ≥3 events included neutropenia (35%), anemia (18%), and mucositis (12%); dose‑limiting toxicities informed the recommended phase II dose. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
- In early HR+/HER2− breast cancer combinations, abstracted results describe a manageable profile with low discontinuation rates; company‑reported VIKTORIA‑1 topline notes lower discontinuations and lower rates of hyperglycemia and stomatitis versus earlier phase data, pending full disclosure. (ascopubs.org)
Additional notes
- Pharmacokinetics: Weekly IV dosing shows biphasic PK with half‑life ~30–37 hours after multiple dosing. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
- Potential resistance: Overexpression of efflux transporters (ABCB1/ABCG2) has been implicated in reduced cellular efficacy in preclinical models. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Further reading
- First‑in‑human phase I (safety/PK/PD; solid tumors): Clinical Cancer Research, 2015. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
- Phase I gedatolisib + carboplatin/paclitaxel (solid tumors; ovarian‑enriched): Clinical Cancer Research, 2021. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
- Phase 1b in HR+/HER2− mBC (gedatolisib + palbociclib + endocrine therapy): ASCO/AACR meeting abstracts. (ascopubs.org)
- VIKTORIA‑1 phase 3 design and updates: AACR 2024 abstract; Celcuity overview. (aacrjournals.org)
- VIKTORIA‑1 topline (PIK3CA wild‑type cohort), July 28, 2025: Company news and independent trade press summaries. (celcuity.com)
- Preclinical: npj Breast Cancer 2024 (gedatolisib vs single‑node PAM inhibitors). (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
- Other combinations in breast cancer (TNBC/ER‑low; PARP inhibitor): Clinical Cancer Research 2022; 2024. (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Note: Several efficacy and safety data above derive from conference abstracts or company‑reported topline results; peer‑reviewed, full phase 3 results are pending publication. (biospace.com)
Last updated: Oct 2025