Clinical Trials

Several Phase 1 and Phase 1b clinical trials, sponsored by Janssen Research & Development LLC and currently active but not recruiting, are evaluating safimaltib (JNJ-67856633) in patients with hematologic malignancies, specifically non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia. These studies investigate safimaltib both as a monotherapy and in combination regimens with other targeted agents, including ibrutinib. Together, these clinical trials aim to establish the safety, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of safimaltib in relapsed or refractory B-cell malignancies.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04876092 Active not recruiting
Leukemia Lymphocytic Chronic B-Cell|Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin
Janssen Research & Development LLC
2021-07-28 Phase 1
NCT04657224 Active not recruiting
Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin|Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Janssen Research & Development LLC
2021-02-25 Phase 1
NCT03900598 Active not recruiting
Leukemia Lymphocytic Chronic B-Cell|Lymphoma Non-Hodgkin
Janssen Research & Development LLC
2019-04-03 Phase 1

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

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Safimaltib selectively acts as an allosteric inhibitor of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma translocation protein 1 (MALT1) protease, suppressing its proteolytic activity and downstream nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathways. This targeted biochemical inhibition reduces oncogenic cell survival and proliferation in B-cell lineages, providing therapeutic relevance for treating non-Hodgkin lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia in clinical trial settings.

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>).

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Note: Technical data last updated: Sep 1, 2026.