Clinical Trials

Several Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials have evaluated Luminespib (NVP-AUY922) as both monotherapy and combination therapy for advanced solid tumors, including ALK-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer, HER2-overexpressed or PIK3CA-mutated gastric and esophageal neoplasms, and metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma. These studies were sponsored by pharmaceutical leaders such as Novartis and academic institutions including Massachusetts General Hospital and University Health Network Toronto. Recruitment has closed across all trials, with final statuses reported as completed or terminated.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT01772797 Completed
Anaplastic Lymphoma Kinase (ALK)|Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals|Novartis
2013-06 Phase 1
NCT01752400 Completed
Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
Massachusetts General Hospital
2013-01 Phase 2
NCT01613950 Completed
Stomach Neoplasms Esophageal Neoplasms Metastatic Gastric Cancer Mutated PI3KCA Protein Overexpressed HER2 Protein
Novartis Pharmaceuticals|Novartis
2012-12 Phase 1
NCT01484860 Terminated
Adenocarcinoma of the Pancreas|Metastatic Disease
University Health Network Toronto|Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2012-01 Phase 2
NCT01402401 Terminated
Advanced Gastric Cancer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals|Novartis
2011-11 Phase 2

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

Check the Luminespib (NVP-AUY922) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Luminespib (NVP-AUY922) acts by binding to the N-terminal ATP-binding site of HSP90α and HSP90β, thereby inhibiting ATPase activity and disrupting chaperone function needed to stabilize oncogenic client proteins. This targeted inhibition triggers the downregulation of key signaling proteins like IGF-1Rβ, leading to cellular growth arrest, autophagy, and apoptosis, which ultimately suppresses tumor progression in clinical conditions such as non-small cell lung cancer and gastrointestinal malignancies.

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.