Clinical Trials

A Phase 1 open-label clinical trial sponsored by Novartis Pharmaceuticals is evaluating the safety, tolerability, and dosing of HRO761 as a monotherapy and in combination regimens. The study focuses on patients with advanced unresectable or metastatic solid tumors, including colorectal cancers, exhibiting microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) phenotypes. The trial is currently designated as active, not recruiting.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05838768 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
MSIhi or dMMR Advanced Unresectable or Metastatic Solid Tumors, Including Colorectal Cancers
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
2023-06-27 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2026-03-24)

Check the HRO761 product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

HRO761 functions as a potent and selective allosteric inhibitor that binds at the interface of the D1 and D2 helicase domains of Werner syndrome RecQ helicase (WRN), locking the enzyme into an inactive conformation and preventing its downstream catalytic activity. By suppressing WRN function, HRO761 induces targeted anti-proliferative effects in cancer cells, demonstrating clinical relevance for treating microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) or deficient mismatch repair (dMMR) advanced unresectable or metastatic solid tumors, including colorectal cancers.

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.