Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate abexinostat (PCI-24781) across Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 development as both monotherapy and combination regimens. Sponsored by pharmaceutical companies such as Xynomic Pharmaceuticals alongside academic institutions, these studies target hematologic malignancies—including diffuse large B-cell, follicular, and mantle cell lymphomas—and solid tumors, such as renal cell carcinoma, recurrent high-grade gliomas, and metastatic breast cancer. With recruitment statuses including actively recruiting, active not recruiting, and completed, these studies evaluate the agent across both early- and late-stage clinical settings.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03600441 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Follicular Lymphoma
Xynomic Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2018-08-27 PHASE2
NCT05698524 RECRUITING
Recurrent High Grade Glioma; Anaplastic Astrocytoma; Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma; Glioblastoma; Gliosarcoma
University of Nebraska
2023-06-26 PHASE1
NCT03592472 RECRUITING
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Xynomic Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2018-07-17 PHASE3
NCT03936153 RECRUITING
Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
Xynomic Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2020-01-20 PHASE2
NCT04498520 WITHDRAWN
Anatomic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Anatomic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Anatomic Stage IIIB Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Anatomic Stage IIIC Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Anatomic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Hormone Receptor Positive Breast Carcinoma; Locally Advanced Breast Carcinoma; Metastatic Breast Carcinoma; Metastatic Endometrioid Adenocarcinoma; Metastatic Fallopian Tube Carcinoma; Metastatic HER2 Negative Breast Carcinoma; Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm; Metastatic Ovarian Carcinoma; Metastatic Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma; Prognostic Stage III Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Prognostic Stage IIIA Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Prognostic Stage IIIB Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Prognostic Stage IIIC Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Prognostic Stage IV Breast Cancer AJCC v8; Recurrent Fallopian Tube Carcinoma; Recurrent Ovarian Carcinoma; Recurrent Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma; Refractory Breast Carcinoma; Stage IV Fallopian Tube Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IV Ovarian Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IV Primary Peritoneal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IV Uterine Corpus Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVA Fallopian Tube Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVA Ovarian Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVA Primary Peritoneal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVA Uterine Corpus Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVB Fallopian Tube Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVB Ovarian Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVB Primary Peritoneal Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVB Uterine Corpus Cancer AJCC v8
Pamela Munster
2021-03-31 PHASE1
NCT03939182 COMPLETED
Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma; Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
2019-05-29 PHASE1
NCT03934567 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Lymphoma, Follicular
Xynomic Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2020-04-22 PHASE2
NCT04024696 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
Xynomic Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
2020-01-08 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01543763 COMPLETED
Metastatic Solid Tumors
Pamela Munster
2012-06-25 PHASE1
NCT03590054 COMPLETED
Stage III Cutaneous Melanoma; Stage IV Cutaneous Melanoma; Locally Advanced Melanoma; Locally Advanced Solid Neoplasm; Metastatic Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Metastatic Malignant Solid Neoplasm; Metastatic Melanoma; Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma; Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma; Stage IB Lung Cancer AJCC v7; Stage III Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck AJCC v8; Stage III Lung Cancer AJCC v8; Stage III Ureter Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IIIA Lung Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IIIB Lung Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IIIC Lung Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IV Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck AJCC v8; Stage IV Lung Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IV Ureter Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVA Lung Cancer AJCC v8; Stage IVB Lung Cancer AJCC v8
Rahul Aggarwal
2018-08-20 PHASE1
NCT05698524 Recruiting
Recurrent High Grade Glioma|Anaplastic Astrocytoma|Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma|Glioblastoma|Gliosarcoma
University of Nebraska|Xynomic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
2023-06-26 Phase 1
NCT03934567 Recruiting
Lymphoma Follicular
Xynomic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
2020-04-22 Phase 2
NCT03939182 Active not recruiting
Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma|Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center|Janssen Scientific Affairs LLC|Xynomic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
2019-05-29 Phase 1
NCT03600441 Active not recruiting
Follicular Lymphoma
Xynomic Pharmaceuticals Inc.
2018-08-27 Phase 2
NCT01027910 COMPLETED
Sarcoma
Massachusetts General Hospital
2009-02 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01149668 COMPLETED
Lymphoma; Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma; Hodgkin Disease; Multiple Myeloma; Leukemia; Lymphocytic
Pharmacyclics LLC.
2010-06 PHASE1
NCT00724984 COMPLETED
Lymphoma; Hodgkin Disease; Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin
Pharmacyclics LLC.
2008-07 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01543763 Active not recruiting
Metastatic Solid Tumors
Pamela Munster|Pharmacyclics LLC.|Novartis|Xynomic Pharmaceuticals Inc.|GlaxoSmithKline Research and Education Foundation for Cardiovascular Disease|University of California San Francisco
2012-06-25 Phase 1
NCT00562224 COMPLETED
Neoplasms by Site; Lymphoma, Non-hodgkin; Hodgkin Disease; Multiple Myeloma; Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic
Pharmacyclics LLC.
2007-11 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-04-10)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Abexinostat (PCI-24781) is a potent hydroxamic acid-based pan-histone deacetylase inhibitor that selectively targets HDAC enzymes, primarily binding HDAC1 with a Ki of 7 nM to block deacetylase catalytic activity and disrupt downstream epigenetic gene regulation. This suppression of histone deacetylation impairs cell survival and promotes apoptosis, driving significant antitumor activity in clinical trial settings including follicular lymphoma, renal cell carcinoma, and high-grade glioma.

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.