Clinical Trials

Multiple Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials sponsored by Biogen have evaluated the pharmacological profile and therapeutic efficacy of BIIB021 in conditions including advanced solid tumors, breast cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST), and B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia. These studies assessed safety, dose escalation, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamic activity, and combination therapies with agents such as exemestane. Recruitment statuses across these clinical trials primarily encompass completed and terminated evaluations.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT01004081 COMPLETED
Breast Cancer
Biogen
2009-11 PHASE2
NCT01017198 COMPLETED
Advanced Solid Tumors
Biogen
2009-11 PHASE1
NCT00618735 COMPLETED
Advanced Solid Tumors
Biogen
2008-02 PHASE1
NCT00618319 COMPLETED
GIST
Biogen
2008-02 PHASE2
NCT01017198 Completed
Advanced Solid Tumors
Biogen
2009-11 Phase 1
NCT01004081 Completed
Breast Cancer
Biogen
2009-11 Phase 2
NCT00344786 TERMINATED
B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Biogen
2006-02 PHASE1
NCT00618735 Completed
Advanced Solid Tumors
Biogen
2008-02 Phase 1
NCT00618319 Completed
GIST
Biogen
2008-02 Phase 2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2015-10-02)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

BIIB021 competitively binds to the ATP-binding pocket of heat shock protein 90 (HSP90), preventing chaperone activity and triggering the degradation of critical oncogenic client proteins including HER2, AKT, and Raf-1 while upregulating HSP70 and HSP27. This targeted disruption of oncogenic survival signaling inhibits cellular proliferation and induces apoptosis, ultimately impairing tumor growth in patients with advanced solid tumors, breast cancer, and gastrointestinal stromal 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.