Multiple clinical trials have evaluated R406, predominantly comprising completed Phase 1 studies sponsored by AstraZeneca. These trials primarily investigated the pharmacokinetics, absolute bioavailability, bioequivalence, and drug-drug interactions of the compound in healthy volunteers and special populations, including individuals with rheumatoid arthritis, renal impairment, and hepatic impairment. Overall, the clinical development landscape reflects early-phase human evaluation centered on safety, dosing parameters, and systemic disposition.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT01645085 | COMPLETED | Healthy Volunteers |
AstraZeneca |
2012-07 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01682408 | COMPLETED | Pharmacokinetics |
AstraZeneca |
2012-09 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01725230 | Completed | Rheumatoid Arthritis |
AstraZeneca |
2012-11 | Phase 1 |
| NCT01598571 | COMPLETED | Healthy |
AstraZeneca |
2012-05 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01598571 | Completed | Healthy |
AstraZeneca |
2012-05 | Phase 1 |
| NCT01387308 | Completed | Healthy |
AstraZeneca |
2011-08 | Phase 1 |
| NCT01336218 | COMPLETED | Rheumatoid Arthritis; Healthy Volunteers |
AstraZeneca |
2011-04 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01355354 | Completed | Healthy Volunteers|Rheumatoid Arthritis |
AstraZeneca |
2011-06 | Phase 1 |
| NCT01245790 | COMPLETED | Rheumatoid Arthritis; Renal Impairment |
AstraZeneca |
2010-11 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01222455 | COMPLETED | Hepatic Impairment; Healthy Volunteers; Pharmacokinetics; Amount of R406 in Blood |
AstraZeneca |
2010-10 | PHASE1 |
| NCT01197781 | COMPLETED | Drug Drug Interactions; Healthy Volunteers |
AstraZeneca |
2010-09 | PHASE1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2013-03-19)
Mechanism and Biochemical Profile
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>).