Clinical Trials

Several completed Phase I clinical trials evaluated laninamivir octanoate to investigate the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of single ascending inhaled doses. Sponsored by Biota Scientific Management Pty Ltd in collaboration with Vaxart and U.S. government agencies—including the Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases—these early-phase studies established baseline human pharmacological and pulmonary safety profiles in asthmatic participants and elderly cohorts evaluated for influenza management.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02022761 Completed
Asthma
Biota Scientific Management Pty Ltd|Department of Health and Human Services|Vaxart
2013-10 Phase 1
NCT00657111 Completed
Influenza
Biota Scientific Management Pty Ltd|National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)|Vaxart
2008-04 Phase 1

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

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

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Laninamivir octanoate acts as a prodrug that is converted into laninamivir, which selectively binds to and inhibits viral neuraminidase, thereby preventing the enzymatic cleavage of terminal sialic acid residues on host cell receptors and arresting the release and spread of progeny virions. This robust inhibition of viral replication reduces infectious viral loads and viral-mediated airway pathology, providing therapeutic rationale for its evaluation in clinical trials targeting influenza infections and underlying respiratory conditions such as asthma.

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.