Publications by authors named "M Montembault"

Purpose: This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of inhaled nemiralisib, a phosphoinositide 3-kinase δ (PI3Kδ) inhibitor, in patients with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Methods: In this double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 126 patients (40-80 years with a post-bronchodilator forced expiratory volume in 1 sec (FEV) ≤80% of predicted (previously documented)) were randomized 1:1 to once daily inhaled nemiralisib (1 mg) or placebo for 84 days, added to standard of care. The primary endpoint was specific imaging airway volume (siVaw) after 28 treatment days and was analyzed using a Bayesian repeated measures model (clintrials.

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Nemiralisib (GSK2269557), a potent inhaled inhibitor of phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), is being developed for the treatment of respiratory disorders including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Determining the pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) responses of inhaled drugs early during drug development is key to informing the appropriate dose and preferred dose regimen in patients. We set out to measure PD changes in induced sputum in combination with drug concentrations in plasma and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) taken from healthy smokers ( = 56) treated for up to 14 days with increasing doses of inhaled nemiralisib (0.

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Phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K) is a lipid kinase involved in leukocyte recruitment and activation. Activation of PI3K has been linked to airway inflammation and asthma pathogenesis. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study investigated the efficacy, safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a PI3K inhibitor, nemiralisib (GSK2269557), in patients with persistent, uncontrolled asthma.

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Purpose: Novel therapies to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are highly desirable. The safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetic (PK) parameters of nemiralisib, a phosphoinositide 3-kinase δ inhibitor, administered via the Ellipta dry powder inhaler (GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina) was evaluated, including an assessment of oral bioavailability.

Methods: This single-center, 3-part, placebo-controlled trial in 22 healthy subjects evaluated single (100 and 200 μg) and repeat (200 μg for 10 days) doses of inhaled nemiralisib in parts A (n = 12) and B (n = 12) (double-blind) and single doses of inhaled nemiralisib (200 µg) with and without charcoal block in Part C (n = 6) (open-label, 2-period, crossover).

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Background: While current therapies reduce symptoms in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients, substantial unmet need remains and novel treatments are highly desired. Phosphoinositide 3-kinase δ (PI3Kδ) is a lipid kinase specifically expressed in leucocytes and involved in their recruitment and activation. This study evaluated the safety, pharmacokinetics (PK) and dose-response characteristics of inhaled GSK2269557, a PI3Kδ inhibitor, in moderate-to-severe COPD patients with stable disease.

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