Clinical Trials

Numerous clinical trials spanning Early Phase 1 through Phase 3 are evaluating APG-2575 (lisaftoclax) for hematologic malignancies—such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia, small lymphocytic lymphoma, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, T-prolymphocytic leukemia, and myelodysplastic syndrome—and autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus. Conducted by biopharmaceutical developers like Ascentage Pharma Group alongside academic and hospital institutions, these studies encompass recruiting, active not recruiting, completed, and not yet recruiting protocols. This diverse portfolio underscores active global clinical investigation of the compound.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07686965 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML); Maintenance Treatment; Hematopoetic Stem Cell Transplantation
Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China
2026-08-10 PHASE3
NCT07651176 ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Acute Myeloid Leukemia; Lisaftoclax
First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
2026-03-01 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT07651163 ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML); Lisaftoclax
First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
2026-03-01 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT07795099 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
LanZhou University
2026-08
NCT06641414 RECRUITING
Higher-risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2025-01-22 PHASE3
NCT07398638 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL)
Sun Yat-sen University
2026-02-28 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT07717580 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma/Mycosis Fungoides; Primary Cutaneous Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Peking University First Hospital
2026-07-31 PHASE2
NCT07684950 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)
Henan Cancer Hospital
2026-06-30 PHASE2
NCT07255963 RECRUITING
DLBCL - Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
2025-11-30 PHASE2
NCT07272499 RECRUITING
Mantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)
Ruijin Hospital
2025-09-10 PHASE2
NCT04501120 RECRUITING
Relapsed/Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukaemia; Myeloid Malignancy
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2020-09-28 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT07597941 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL)
The Affiliated People's Hospital of Ningbo University
2026-07 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT07601607 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Relapsed or Refractory Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma (R/R DLBCL)
Sun Yat-sen University
2026-05-30 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT06389292 RECRUITING
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2024-06-11 PHASE3
NCT06265545 RECRUITING
AML; Refractory; Relapsed
Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China
2024-02-22
NCT06319456 RECRUITING
CLL/SLL
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2024-04-07 PHASE3
NCT07459608 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Indolent Lymphoma; WM; MZL; CLL / SLL
Henan Cancer Hospital
2026-07-10 PHASE2
NCT05701306 RECRUITING
Neuroblastoma; Solid Tumor
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2023-02-28 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT07552324 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
DHL; THL; DLBCL - Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
Ruijin Hospital
2026-05-01 PHASE2
NCT06401603 RECRUITING
Advanced Chronic Myeloid Leukemia; Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Acute Myeloid Leukemia
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2024-08-06 PHASE1
NCT05495035 RECRUITING
Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Acute, Childhood; Leukemia, Lymphoblastic, Acute, Philadelphia-Positive; Relapsed Leukemia; Refractory Leukemia
Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China
2022-09-01 PHASE1
NCT06104566 RECRUITING
CLL/SLL
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2023-12-20 PHASE3
NCT05147467 RECRUITING
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2021-12-28 PHASE2
NCT04496349 RECRUITING
T-Prolymphocytic Leukemia; Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2021-07-12 PHASE2
NCT07428486 WITHDRAWN
Phase I; FLAG Chemotherapy; Lisaftoclax; Pelcitoclax; Relapsed/Refractory; Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
2026-04-27 PHASE1
NCT06182969 RECRUITING
SLE
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2024-08-09 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT04215809 RECRUITING
CLL/SLL
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2020-03-02 PHASE1
NCT04494503 RECRUITING
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2020-08-31 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT03913949 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia; Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2019-06-03 PHASE1
NCT03537482 UNKNOWN
Hematologic Malignancies
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2018-08-07 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT04942067 UNKNOWN
Multiple Myeloma; Amyloidosis
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2021-12-23 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT04946864 SUSPENDED
Breast Cancer; Solid Tumor, Adult
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2021-08-13 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT04964518 UNKNOWN
AML, Adult
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2021-07-30 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT04260217 COMPLETED
Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2021-05-30 PHASE1
NCT04674514 UNKNOWN
Multiple Myeloma
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2021-04-13 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT06182969 Not yet recruiting
SLE
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.|Suzhou Yasheng Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
2023-12 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT05517616 COMPLETED
Pharmacokinetics
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2022-09-14 PHASE1
NCT05495035 Recruiting
Lymphoblastic Leukemia Acute Childhood|Leukemia Lymphoblastic Acute Philadelphia-Positive|Relapsed Leukemia|Refractory Leukemia
Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital China
2022-09-01 Phase 1
NCT04496349 Recruiting
T-Prolymphocytic Leukemia
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2021-07-12 Phase 2
NCT04494503 Recruiting
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia|Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2020-08-31 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT03913949 Active not recruiting
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia|Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.|Suzhou Yasheng Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
2019-06-03 Phase 1
NCT03537482 Recruiting
Hematologic Malignancies
Ascentage Pharma Group Inc.
2018-08-07 Early Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-07-07)

Check the APG-2575 (lisaftoclax) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

APG-2575 (lisaftoclax) selectively binds to the anti-apoptotic protein Bcl-2, disrupting its interaction with pro-apoptotic factors and triggering mitochondrial outer membrane permeabilization. This molecular inhibition unleashes caspase activation to induce selective cell apoptosis, ultimately leading to tumor growth suppression in hematologic malignancies such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.

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.