Clinical Trials
Several clinical trials explore therapeutic interventions associated with this metabolic constituent across conditions including Smooth Muscle Dysfunction Syndrome, Sickle Cell Disease, and glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency linked with oxidative stress and carbohydrate metabolic disorders. Encompassing Phase I and Phase Not Applicable studies, these efforts are sponsored by academic institutions, health systems, and biotechnology entities such as The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston and the University of Thessaly. Recruitment status across these trials ranges from actively recruiting to not yet recruiting participants.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06280482 | Recruiting | Smooth Muscle Dysfunction Syndrome (SMDS) |
The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston |
2024-03-06 | Phase 1 |
| NCT05789355 | Recruiting | Sickle Cell Disease |
LGD|CEN Biotech|Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille|Etablissement Français du Sang |
2023-04-01 | Not Applicable |
| NCT05571748 | Not yet recruiting | G6PD Deficiency|Carbohydrate Metabolism Disorder|Oxidative Stress |
University of Thessaly |
2023-02 | Not Applicable |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
Compliance for Clinical Use
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>).