Clinical Trials

The clinical trial landscape for this compound currently features a clinical trial focused on acute kidney injury in patients experiencing post-cardiac surgery renal complications. Sponsored by the University of Leicester, this completed observational study operates without an assigned interventional phase to evaluate specific biological markers, namely microvesicles and microRNA. Overall, clinical evaluation remains in an early observational stage led by academic sponsors rather than industry-driven drug development programs.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02315183 Completed
Acute Kidney Injury
University of Leicester
2014-01 --

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

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

LM10 functions as a selective inhibitor of tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase (TDO), binding to the enzyme to block the catalytic degradation of L-tryptophan along the kynurenine pathway and preventing the accumulation of immunosuppressive or cytotoxic tryptophan metabolites. This biochemical inhibition restores cellular metabolic balance and immune homeostasis, which is highly relevant to modulating systemic inflammatory responses and tissue injury observed in clinical conditions such as acute kidney injury.

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.