Clinical Trials

Tolimidone (MLR-1023) has been evaluated in several clinical trials to investigate its therapeutic efficacy in adults with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus. Sponsored by industry entities including Melior Pharmaceuticals and Bukwang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., these multi-center, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled Phase 2 studies encompass completed Phase 2a assessments as well as trials with an unknown recruitment status.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT03279263 UNKNOWN
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Melior Pharmaceuticals
2017-09-01 PHASE2
NCT02317796 COMPLETED
Type 2 Diabetes
Melior Pharmaceuticals
2014-12 PHASE2
NCT02317796 Completed
Type 2 Diabetes
Melior Pharmaceuticals|Bukwang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.
2014-12 Phase 2

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2019-01-09)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Tolimidone selectively binds to and activates Lyn kinase while potentiating insulin receptor signaling, thereby enhancing downstream intracellular metabolic cascades. This activation promotes cellular glucose uptake and restores glycemic regulation, providing a mechanistic foundation for improving metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus evaluated in phase 2 clinical trials.

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.