ASN007 (ERAS-007) is being evaluated across multiple Phase 1 and Phase 1/2 clinical trials for advanced or metastatic solid malignancies, including melanoma, non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and pancreatic adenocarcinoma. Industry sponsors Asana BioSciences and Erasca Inc. have conducted these studies, which encompass completed dose-finding trials as well as active, non-recruiting evaluations of monotherapy and combination regimens. Overall, these investigations assess safety, dosage, and preliminary efficacy to establish the therapeutic utility of targeting the MAPK pathway in refractory tumors.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04866134 | Active not recruiting | Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumors |
Erasca Inc. |
2021-05-07 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT03415126 | COMPLETED | Cancer; Malignancy; Neoplasia; Neoplasm; Neoplasm Metastasis; Colon Cancer; Colonic Neoplasms; Colon Cancer Liver Metastasis; Metastatic Cancer; Metastatic Melanoma; Metastatic Colon Cancer; Metastatic Lung Cancer; Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic; Pancreatic Cancer; Pancreas Cancer; Pancreas Adenocarcinoma; Pancreas Neoplasm; Metastatic Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer; Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer |
Asana BioSciences |
2018-01-19 | PHASE1 |
| NCT03415126 | Completed | Cancer|Malignancy|Neoplasia|Neoplasm|Neoplasm Metastasis|Colon Cancer|Colonic Neoplasms|Colon Cancer Liver Metastasis|Metastatic Cancer|Metastatic Melanoma|Metastatic Colon Cancer|Metastatic Lung Cancer|Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Metastatic|Pancreatic Cancer|Pancreas Cancer|Pancreas Adenocarcinoma|Pancreas Neoplasm|Metastatic Nonsmall Cell Lung Cancer|Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer |
Asana BioSciences |
2018-01-19 | 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>).