Clinical Trials

Several completed Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials, sponsored by CytRx and City of Hope Medical Center, evaluated Bafetinib across various oncologic indications. Early-phase research assessed the drug's safety and pharmacokinetics in chronic myeloid leukemia and acute lymphocytic leukemia. Subsequent trials investigated Bafetinib in solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, including recurrent brain tumors such as glioblastoma, hormone-refractory prostate cancer, and B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT01234740 COMPLETED
Adult Anaplastic Astrocytoma; Adult Anaplastic Ependymoma; Adult Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma; Adult Giant Cell Glioblastoma; Adult Glioblastoma; Adult Gliosarcoma; Adult Mixed Glioma; Recurrent Adult Brain Tumor; Tumors Metastatic to Brain; Adult Anaplastic Oligoastrocytoma
City of Hope Medical Center
2010-12 PHASE1
NCT01144260 COMPLETED
B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
CytRx
2010-06 PHASE2
NCT01215799 COMPLETED
Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer
CytRx
2010-08 PHASE2
NCT00352677 Completed
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia|Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
CytRx
2006-07 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2018-04-17)

Check the Bafetinib (INNO-406) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Bafetinib selectively binds to and inhibits the tyrosine kinase activity of Bcr-Abl and Lyn, thereby blocking downstream oncogenic signaling cascades essential for cellular survival. This suppression halts proliferation and triggers apoptosis in target cells, establishing a biological rationale for investigating Bafetinib in clinical trials for Bcr-Abl-driven leukemias, B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia, glioblastoma, and hormone-refractory prostate cancer.

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.