Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials across Phase 1, Phase 1/2, and Phase 2 evaluate the therapeutic efficacy, combination regimens, and immunological effects of cordycepin. Sponsored by academic institutions and pharmaceutical entities, these studies focus primarily on refractory terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase (TdT)-positive leukemia, advanced solid tumors, and cancer-associated lymphopenia. Recruitment statuses across these protocols range from completed and actively recruiting to not yet recruiting and unknown status.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT07258160 RECRUITING
Solid Cancer; Lymphopenia
Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
2025-12-01 PHASE2
NCT07002502 NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Cancer; Solid Cancer
Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University
2025-06-15 PHASE2
NCT00709215 UNKNOWN
Refractory TdT-Positive Leukemia
OncoVista, Inc.
2008-06 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT00709215 Unknown status
Refractory TdT-Positive Leukemia
OncoVista Inc.|AAIPharma
2008-06 Phase 1|Phase 2
NCT00003005 COMPLETED
Leukemia
Boston Medical Center
1997-12 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-01-09)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

As an adenosine analogue, cordycepin is intracellularly phosphorylated into its mono-, di-, and triphosphate derivatives, which prematurely terminate RNA chain elongation and disrupt key purine metabolic pathways. This inhibition halts cellular macromolecular synthesis and induces apoptosis, providing the mechanistic rationale for its clinical evaluation in patients with hematologic malignancies such as TdT-positive leukemia and advanced solid tumors.

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.