Multiple clinical trials have evaluated amenamevir (ASP2151) to investigate its safety, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic efficacy against viral infections. These completed studies comprise Phase 1 evaluations assessing single- and multiple-dose pharmacokinetics, safety profiles, and drug-drug interactions in healthy subjects, as well as Phase 2 trials for herpes zoster and recurrent herpes genitalis. All trials were funded by industry sponsors, including Astellas Pharma Inc., Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd., and Maruho Europe Limited.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT02223351 | Completed | Healthy |
Maruho Europe Limited |
2014-09 | Phase 1 |
| NCT00487682 | Completed | Herpes Zoster |
Astellas Pharma Inc |
2007-11-13 | Phase 2 |
| NCT00486200 | Completed | Herpes Genitalis |
Astellas Pharma Inc |
2007-06-21 | Phase 2 |
| NCT02796118 | Completed | Healthy Subjects |
Astellas Pharma Inc |
2006-07 | Phase 1 |
| NCT02852876 | Completed | Herpes Genitalis|Herpes Zoster |
Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd.|Astellas Pharma Inc |
2005-09 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
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>).