Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials are evaluating therapeutic applications of this compound for diverse conditions, including chronic hepatitis B, acute leukemia, cardiovascular diseases, and acute migraine. Encompassing Phase 2 protocols as well as phase-unspecified or non-applicable studies, recruitment statuses range from actively recruiting to completed. Trial sponsors comprise both academic research institutions and pharmaceutical companies, including Allergan, the Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation, University Health Network Toronto, and Chongqing Medical University.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05755776 Recruiting
Chronic Hepatitis B
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University|Jiangsu Hansoh Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
2023-03-01 --
NCT05236296 Recruiting
Leukemia Acute
University Health Network Toronto|The Hospital for Sick Children
2022-04-12 Not Applicable
NCT04781504 Completed
Cardiovascular Diseases|Coronary Heart Disease
Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
2021-04-05 Not Applicable
NCT01657370 Completed
Migraine
Allergan
2012-08 Phase 2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

4',5,7-Trimethoxyflavone induces cell death by upregulating the pro-apoptotic Bax/Bcl-xL expression ratio, leading to downstream caspase-3 activation, poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase degradation, and accumulation of cells in the sub-G1 phase with extensive DNA fragmentation. This cascade of apoptotic signaling drives cell death and targeted cytotoxicity, offering therapeutic relevance for oncological indications such as acute leukemia where induction of apoptosis in aberrant cells is critical.

Appendix RUO and cGMP Quality Standards

Quality Dimension RUO (Research Use Only) cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice)
Clinical Applicability Prohibited in human clinical trials or medical diagnostics. Mandatory for human clinical trials (Phase I–III) and therapies.
Regulatory Status Non-regulated grade; exempt from drug manufacturing laws. Legally enforced by health authorities (e.g., FDA, EMA, NMPA).
Facility Environment Unclassified analytical or research laboratories. Validated Cleanrooms (ISO Class 5–8) with continuous monitoring.
Quality Control Basic purity and activity testing. Rigorous safety release testing (Sterility, Endotoxin, Mycoplasma).
Process Validation Basic equipment calibration; no process validation required. Full qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and complete batch records.
Quality Assurance Vendor self-declared without required formal QMS. Mandatory QA/QC unit, Change Control, CAPA, and vendor audits.
Regulatory Impact High risk of IND rejection if used as a critical raw material. Required for IND/NDA filings, supported by Drug Master Files (DMF).

Footnotes

Regulatory Note: Governed by FDA (21 CFR Parts 210/211/312), EMA (EudraLex Vol 4), ICH Guidelines (E6/Q7/Q9/Q10), and compendial standards (USP <71>/<85>/<1043>).

Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.