Clinical Trials

Several clinical trials supported by academic centers, government entities, and pharmaceutical sponsors have evaluated Tretazicar (CB1954) in oncology across Phase I and Phase II studies. These evaluations include a completed clinical trial assessing therapeutic strategies in prostate cancer and a clinical trial examining efficacy and safety in hepatocellular carcinoma that was terminated prior to completion.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04374240 COMPLETED
Prostate Cancer
University of Birmingham
2013-03-19 PHASE1
NCT04374240 Completed
Prostate Cancer
University of Birmingham|Janssen LP|Department of Health United Kingdom|Medical Research Council
2013-03-19 Phase 1
NCT00746590 TERMINATED
Hepatocellular Carcinoma
BTG International Inc.
2008-09 PHASE2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2021-11-03)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Tretazicar functions as an anticancer prodrug activated by NAD(P)H quinone oxidoreductase 2 (NQO2) in the presence of the co-substrate caricotamide, producing a cytotoxic bifunctional alkylating agent that disrupts genomic integrity and induces tumor cell death. This enzyme-targeted bioactivation mechanism provides the biological basis for inhibiting tumor growth in clinical investigations of prostate cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma.

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.