Clinical Trials

Emvododstat has been evaluated in several Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III clinical trials targeting oncological, infectious, and genetic conditions, including acute myeloid leukemia, neurofibromatosis type II, metastatic breast cancer, HIV-related Kaposi's sarcoma, central nervous system tumors, and COVID-19 pneumonia. Sponsored by industry, defense, and academic entities—including PTC Therapeutics, the United States Department of Defense, the AIDS Malignancy Consortium, and the Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium—these studies comprise both completed and terminated trials, alongside a completed Phase Ib study in metastatic breast cancer.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04439071 TERMINATED
Pneumonia; COVID-19; Coronavirus
PTC Therapeutics
2020-07-09 PHASE2; PHASE3
NCT03761069 TERMINATED
Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute; AML
PTC Therapeutics
2018-10-29 PHASE1
NCT03761069 Terminated
Leukemia Myeloid Acute|AML
PTC Therapeutics
2018-10-29 Phase 1
NCT01158300 COMPLETED
Brain and Central Nervous System Tumors
Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium
2010-11 PHASE1
NCT00911248 TERMINATED
Neurofibromatosis 2
PTC Therapeutics
2009-07-31 PHASE2
NCT00508586 COMPLETED
Metastatic Breast Cancer
PTC Therapeutics
2007-11 PHASE1
NCT00704821 TERMINATED
Advanced Cancer
PTC Therapeutics
2008-07-03 PHASE1
NCT00686842 TERMINATED
Kaposi's Sarcoma
AIDS Malignancy Consortium
2008-09 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT00911248 Terminated
Neurofibromatosis 2
PTC Therapeutics|United States Department of Defense
2009-07-31 Phase 2
NCT00704821 Terminated
Advanced Cancer
PTC Therapeutics
2008-07-03 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2023-06-26)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Emvododstat acts as a dual inhibitor that targets dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) and post-transcriptionally suppresses VEGFA mRNA translation, thereby depleting intracellular pyrimidine nucleotide pools and blocking hypoxia-induced VEGF protein production. This combined biochemical blockade inhibits de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis and tumor angiogenesis to suppress abnormal cellular proliferation, providing therapeutic rationale for its evaluation in clinical trials for acute myeloid leukemia, solid tumors, and viral infections.

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.