Clinical Trials

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)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

R406 selectively binds to and inhibits spleen tyrosine kinase (Syk), thereby blocking Syk-dependent receptor signaling pathways, including B-cell receptor and Fc receptor activation, which suppresses immune cell activation and induces cell apoptosis. By mitigating immune-cell-mediated inflammatory signaling and downstream gene expression, this targeted enzyme inhibition provides the primary rationale for evaluating R406 in autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.

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.