Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials have evaluated the therapeutic potential of ME-344 as monotherapy and in combination regimens across oncological indications, including advanced solid tumors, HER2-negative early-stage breast carcinoma, and metastatic colorectal cancer. Ranging from Early Phase 1 to Phase 1/2, these completed and terminated protocols have been spearheaded by both industry and academic sponsors, such as MEI Pharma, Inc. and Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncologicas CARLOS III.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT05824559 TERMINATED
Colorectal Cancer
MEI Pharma, Inc.
2023-08-07 PHASE1
NCT02806817 COMPLETED
Breast Cancer; Human Epidermal Growth Factor 2 Negative Carcinoma of Breast; Early-Stage Breast Carcinoma
Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncologicas CARLOS III
2016-07 EARLY_PHASE1
NCT02100007 TERMINATED
Solid Tumors
MEI Pharma, Inc.
2014-04 PHASE1; PHASE2
NCT01544322 COMPLETED
Solid Tumors
MEI Pharma, Inc.
2012-05 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-11-21)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

ME-344 potently inhibits mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation complex I while downregulating the AKT/mTOR pathway, thereby disrupting cellular ATP generation, suppressing oxygen consumption, and impairing cancer cell viability. By targeting energy production and survival signaling, this dual mechanism restricts tumor bioenergetics and growth in clinically relevant settings such as solid tumors, HER2-negative breast cancer, and colorectal cancer.

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.