Clinical Trials

Ralimetinib (LY2228820) dimesylate has been evaluated in several Phase 1, Phase 1/2, and Phase 2 clinical trials for advanced and metastatic malignancies, including non-small cell lung, colorectal, glioblastoma, postmenopausal breast, and gynecologic cancers. With recruitment statuses listed as completed or terminated, these investigations were supported by both industry sponsors, such as Eli Lilly and Company, and prominent institutional research entities.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02364206 COMPLETED
Adult Glioblastoma
Centre Jean Perrin
2015-06-08 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01663857 COMPLETED
Epithelial Ovarian Cancer; Fallopian Tube Cancer; Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Eli Lilly and Company
2012-07 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT02860780 COMPLETED
Advanced Cancer; Metastatic Cancer; Colorectal Cancer; Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Eli Lilly and Company
2016-08-10 PHASE1
NCT02322853 TERMINATED
Postmenopausal; Metastatic Breast Cancer
Centre Francois Baclesse
2015-01 PHASE2
NCT02860780 Completed
Advanced Cancer|Metastatic Cancer|Colorectal Cancer|Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Eli Lilly and Company
2016-08-10 Phase 1
NCT02364206 Completed
Adult Glioblastoma
Centre Jean Perrin|National Cancer Institute France|ARC Foundation for Cancer Research
2015-06-08 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT02322853 Terminated
Postmenopausal|Metastatic Breast Cancer
Centre Francois Baclesse|National Cancer Institute France|ARC Foundation for Cancer Research
2015-01 Phase 2
NCT01393990 COMPLETED
Advanced Cancer
Eli Lilly and Company
2008-09-04 PHASE1
NCT01393990 Completed
Advanced Cancer
Eli Lilly and Company
2008-09-04 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2019-08-14)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Ralimetinib dimesylate selectively binds to p38α and p38β MAPKs, inhibiting their catalytic activity and suppressing the downstream phosphorylation of cellular targets including MAPKAPK2 and HSP27. By disrupting these p38 MAPK-mediated signaling cascades, the compound suppresses tumor cell proliferation and survival, underlying its clinical evaluation in advanced solid tumors such as glioblastoma, ovarian cancer, and non-small cell lung 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.