Multiple clinical trials sponsored by the City of Hope Medical Center are actively recruiting participants to evaluate AOH1996. These Phase 1 studies assess the safety, tolerability, and preliminary activity of the agent across diverse malignancies, including refractory acute myeloid leukemia, advanced solid neoplasms, osteosarcoma, leiomyosarcomas, synovial sarcomas, ovarian cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and pancreatic cancer. Together, these trials represent early-stage clinical development exploring the therapeutic utility of PCNA inhibition in oncology settings.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05227326 | RECRUITING | Refractory Malignant Solid Neoplasm; Osteosarcoma; Leiomyosarcomas; Synovial Sarcomas; Ovarian Cancer; Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer; Pancreatic Cancer |
City of Hope Medical Center |
2022-08-12 | PHASE1 |
| NCT06763341 | RECRUITING | Recurrent Acute Myeloid Leukemia; Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia |
City of Hope Medical Center |
2025-07-30 | PHASE1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-07-28)
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>).