Multiple early-phase clinical trials sponsored by Pacylex Pharmaceuticals are evaluating Zelenirstat (PCLX-001), a dual N-myristoyltransferase inhibitor, for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and advanced solid tumors. These studies include completed and actively recruiting phases focusing on patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, advanced solid malignancies, and relapsed adult acute myeloid leukemia. Together, these clinical trials highlight efforts to establish the oral agent's therapeutic potential in aggressive cancers.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06613217 | RECRUITING | Relapsed Adult AML |
Pacylex Pharmaceuticals |
2025-03-03 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04836195 | COMPLETED | B-cell Non Hodgkin Lymphoma; Advanced Solid Tumor |
Pacylex Pharmaceuticals |
2021-09-14 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04836195 | Recruiting | B-cell Non Hodgkin Lymphoma|Advanced Solid Tumor |
Pacylex Pharmaceuticals |
2021-09-14 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-03-10)
Mechanism and Biochemical Profile
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>).
- Zelenirstat (PCLX-001) Solubility in DMSO
- Zelenirstat (PCLX-001) Stock Solution
- Zelenirstat (PCLX-001) Storage
- Zelenirstat (PCLX-001) Stability
- Zelenirstat (PCLX-001) Molecular Weight
- Zelenirstat (PCLX-001) CAS Number
- Zelenirstat (PCLX-001) Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- Zelenirstat (PCLX-001) SDS|MSDS