Clinical Trials

The clinical development landscape for Lexibulin (CYT997) encompasses several clinical trials sponsored by Gilead Sciences, all of which have been terminated. These early-to-mid phase studies evaluated the compound in combination with carboplatin for relapsed glioblastoma multiforme and as a standalone intervention for relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. Consequently, active clinical investigation of Lexibulin under these specific protocols has ceased.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT00650949 Terminated
Glioblastoma Multiforme
Gilead Sciences
2009-11 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT00664378 Terminated
Relapsed and Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Gilead Sciences
2008-01 Phase 2

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Lexibulin (CYT997) directly binds to tubulin and inhibits microtubule polymerization, which suppresses mitotic spindle assembly, arrests cells in the G2/M cell-cycle phase, and triggers caspase-3-mediated apoptotic signaling cascades. This dual mechanism of direct cytotoxicity and tumor vascular disruption impairs endothelial network integrity and restricts neoplastic blood flow, providing a rationale for its investigation in aggressive malignancies such as glioblastoma multiforme and multiple myeloma.

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.