Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials have evaluated lifirafenib (BGB-283) for the treatment of various advanced adult solid tumors. Sponsored by BeiGene, these completed Phase 1 and Phase 1a/1b dose-escalation and expansion studies evaluated safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and preliminary antitumor efficacy. Collectively, these protocols reflect a focused effort to establish the therapeutic profile and optimal dosing of lifirafenib in patients with solid tumors.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03905148 COMPLETED
Solid Tumor, Adult
BeiGene
2019-05-01 PHASE1
NCT02610361 COMPLETED
Solid Tumors
BeiGene
2013-11-20 PHASE1
NCT03641586 COMPLETED
Solid Tumors
BeiGene
2015-10-12 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-01-07)

Check the Lifirafenib (BGB-283) product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Lifirafenib binds to and inhibits RAF family kinases as well as epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutants, thereby blocking downstream mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) signaling and suppressing oncogenic cell proliferation. By shutting down these proliferative cascades, the compound promotes apoptosis and reduces tumor burden, which underlies its therapeutic application in targeting advanced adult solid tumors studied in Phase 1 clinical trials.

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.