Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate 9-amino-CPT across oncology—specifically non-small cell lung cancer, refractory lymphomas, acute myelocytic leukemia, acute lymphocytic leukemia, and bladder cancer—as well as dyslipidemias. These Phase 1, Phase 2, and unassigned evaluations span completed, active but not recruiting, and unknown recruitment statuses. Sponsoring organizations include government entities such as the National Cancer Institute, major academic medical centers like Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, and industry partners.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04909489 Unknown status
Traditional Chinese Medicine|Dyslipidemias|Syndrome
Dongzhimen Hospital Beijing
2021-04-21 --
NCT03978624 Active not recruiting
Bladder Cancer
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center|Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC|Syndax Pharmaceuticals
2020-09-23 Phase 2
NCT00003154 Completed
Lung Cancer
Case Comprehensive Cancer Center|National Cancer Institute (NCI)
1998-01 Phase 2
NCT00002745 Completed
Lymphoma
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
1996-04 Phase 2
NCT00251368 Completed
Leukemia Myelocytic Acute|Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute|Brigham and Women''s Hospital|Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center|Massachusetts General Hospital
1995-01 Phase 1

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

Check the 9-amino-CPT (9-Aminocamptothecin) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

9-amino-CPT selectively binds to and stabilizes the topoisomerase I-DNA cleavage complex, preventing the religation of single-stranded DNA breaks during transcription and replication. This persistence of DNA strand breakage induces irreversible double-strand breaks and activates apoptotic pathways, thereby suppressing tumor cell proliferation in clinical indications such as lung cancer, lymphoma, and acute leukemia.

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.