Multiple clinical trials sponsored by industry entities, including Eisai Inc. and Adlai Nortye Biopharma Co., Ltd., have evaluated E7046 for the treatment of advanced solid tumors and rectal cancer. Eisai Inc. conducted a Phase I study in patients with selected advanced malignancies, which was ultimately terminated. Conversely, Adlai Nortye Biopharma completed a Phase Ib trial evaluating E7046 combined with radiotherapy or chemoradiotherapy as preoperative neoadjuvant treatment for rectal cancer.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT03152370 | COMPLETED | Neoadjuvant Therapy in Rectal Cancer |
Adlai Nortye Biopharma Co., Ltd. |
2017-05-17 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02540291 | TERMINATED | Tumors |
Eisai Inc. |
2015-07-30 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02540291 | Terminated | Tumors |
Eisai Inc. |
2015-07-30 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2021-10-04)
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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>).
Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.