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SAR153191 (REGN88)

Sanofi · Phase 3 active Small molecule Under review Quality 0/100

SAR153191 (REGN88) is a PD-1 inhibitor Small molecule drug developed by Sanofi. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Non-small cell lung cancer, Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

SAR153191 is a monoclonal antibody that targets the PD-1 receptor.

SAR153191 (REGN88) is an interleukin-6 receptor alpha subunit antagonist, classified as an antibody antagonist. It is being studied in clinical trials for various conditions, including Ankylosing Spondylitis, COVID-19, and Recurrent Ovarian Cancer.

Likelihood of approval
64.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Oncology Phase 3 boost +3.0pp
    Oncology Phase 3 trials have higher approval rates (~61%) than the cross-industry average due to clearer endpoints and FDA oncology pathway.
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Sanofi is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic nameSAR153191 (REGN88)
SponsorSanofi
Drug classPD-1 inhibitor
TargetPD-1
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

By binding to PD-1, SAR153191 prevents the interaction between PD-1 and its ligands, PD-L1 and PD-L2, thereby releasing the brakes on T-cell activation and proliferation, leading to enhanced anti-tumor immune responses.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
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Frequently asked questions about SAR153191 (REGN88)

What is SAR153191 (REGN88)?

SAR153191 (REGN88) is a PD-1 inhibitor drug developed by Sanofi, indicated for Non-small cell lung cancer, Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

How does SAR153191 (REGN88) work?

SAR153191 is a monoclonal antibody that targets the PD-1 receptor.

What is SAR153191 (REGN88) used for?

SAR153191 (REGN88) is indicated for Non-small cell lung cancer, Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Who makes SAR153191 (REGN88)?

SAR153191 (REGN88) is developed by Sanofi (see full Sanofi pipeline at /company/sanofi).

What drug class is SAR153191 (REGN88) in?

SAR153191 (REGN88) belongs to the PD-1 inhibitor class. See all PD-1 inhibitor drugs at /class/pd-1-inhibitor.

What development phase is SAR153191 (REGN88) in?

SAR153191 (REGN88) is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of SAR153191 (REGN88)?

Common side effects of SAR153191 (REGN88) include Pneumonitis, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism.

What does SAR153191 (REGN88) target?

SAR153191 (REGN88) targets PD-1 and is a PD-1 inhibitor.

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