Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate this compound across indications including Alzheimer disease, multiple sclerosis, pediatric neuromuscular conditions, and cerebral malaria. These studies encompass Phase 1 pharmacokinetic evaluations, Phase 1/2 safety and dose-escalation protocols, and non-phase observational or device trials, with statuses listed as completed, actively recruiting, or not yet recruiting. Research support comes from commercial developers such as Shanghai Synergy Pharmaceutical Sciences and ABLE Human Motion, along with research institutes and academic investigators.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05478720 RECRUITING
Malaria, Cerebral
Douglas Postels, MD, MS
2022-08-16 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT06373094 Not yet recruiting
Alzheimer Disease
Shanghai Synergy Pharmaceutical Sciences Co. Ltd.|Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
2024-06-01 Phase 1
NCT06261541 Recruiting
Multiple Sclerosis
ABLE Human Motion S.L.|Fundación Esclerosis Múltiple Madrid (FEMM)
2024-04-08 Not Applicable
NCT06167954 Recruiting
Cerebral Palsy|Acquired Brain Injury|Spinal Muscular Atrophy
MarsiBionics|Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús Madrid Spain|Hospital Universitario La Paz|Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre|Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon
2023-12-04 Not Applicable
NCT05914818 Completed
Cerebral Palsy|Acquired Brain Injury|Neuromuscular Diseases in Children
MarsiBionics|National Research Council Spain|Hospital Infantil Universitario Niño Jesús Madrid Spain|Hospital Universitario La Paz|Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre|Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañon
2023-06-23 Not Applicable

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-06-29)

Check the 6-Diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine (Diazooxonorleucine) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

6-Diazo-5-oxo-L-norleucine functions as a glutaminase antagonist that binds to and inhibits kidney-type glutaminase, thereby blocking critical downstream glutamine metabolism pathways essential for cellular survival and growth. This target-specific metabolic disruption impairs aberrant cellular energy production, providing therapeutic potential for clinical conditions such as neurodegenerative disorders and cerebral malaria.

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.