KIN-3248

KIN-3248 is a small molecule that targets and inhibits oncogenic fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs). It was designed to mainly target FGFR2 and FGFR3 alterations, which act as oncogenic drivers in 10-20% of cholangiocarcinoma and 20-35% of urothelial cancers, respectively. While effective, disease progression may occur 6 to 8 months after treatment with currently approved FGFR inhibitors is started, and this effect is usually associated with on-target resistance mutations in the kinase domain of FGFR. Therefore, the broad inhibition of FGFR isoforms may be effective against different types of tumors. The safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary efficacy of KIN-3248 are currently being evaluated in adults with advanced tumors harboring FGFR2 and/or FGFR3 gene alterations. In February 2023, Kinnate Biopharma received Fast Track designation from the FDA for KIN-3248 to treat unresectable, locally advanced or metastatic cholangiocarcinoma (CCA).