Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate 4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide across indications including heart failure, advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and precancerous conditions. Ranging from Phase 1 safety and pharmacokinetic evaluations to observational studies, these trials are sponsored by pharmaceutical companies like GlaxoSmithKline and Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc., as well as institutional entities including Massachusetts General Hospital and the National Cancer Institute. The overall recruitment status across these recorded studies includes both completed and terminated trials.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05044325 Terminated
Heart Failure
GlaxoSmithKline
2021-09-20 Phase 1
NCT00558727 Terminated
Advanced Solid Tumors|Non-Hodgkin''s Lymphoma
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Inc
2007-11 Phase 1
NCT00445653 Completed
Precancerous Condition
Massachusetts General Hospital|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
2005-08 --

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

Check the 4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

4-Nitroquinoline 1-oxide undergoes enzymatic reduction to generate reactive intracellular metabolites that covalently bind purine bases in DNA, forming bulky adducts that disrupt replication and transcription fidelity. The resulting genomic instability triggers oxidative stress, cellular mutagenesis, and apoptosis, which mediates its role as a model carcinogen relevant to studies of precancerous conditions and advanced solid tumors.

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.