Clinical Trials

Delanzomib (CEP-18770) has been evaluated in several clinical trials across Phase I and Phase I/II settings for multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and advanced solid tumors. Sponsored by pharmaceutical entities including Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc., Cephalon, and Ethical Oncology Science, these studies assessed dose escalation as well as combination regimens with lenalidomide and dexamethasone. Overall recruitment statuses for the clinical program range from completed to terminated.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT01348919 Completed
Multiple Myeloma
Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc.
2011-08-03 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT01023880 Terminated
Multiple Myeloma
Cephalon|Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc.
2010-01 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT00572637 Completed
Solid Tumors|Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin
Ethical Oncology Science
2007-11 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Delanzomib selectively binds and inhibits the chymotrypsin-like subunit of the proteasome, preventing the degradation of IκB and suppressing downstream nuclear factor-κB signaling pathways to induce tumor cell apoptosis. This targeted proteasomal blockade disrupts critical survival signals in malignant cells, providing the biological basis for its therapeutic evaluation in clinical trials for multiple myeloma, solid tumors, and non-Hodgkin 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.