Clinical Trials

A Phase 1 clinical trial sponsored by Pfizer was initiated to assess the safety, tolerability, and dosing of PF-06840003 in patients with malignant neuro-oncological conditions, specifically malignant glioma, astrocytoma, and oligodendroglioma. Although intended to establish the safety profile of the candidate, the study's recruitment status was ultimately reported as terminated. Consequently, clinical evidence for PF-06840003 remains restricted to this early-phase investigation.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02764151 TERMINATED
Oligodendroglioma; Astrocytoma; Malignant Glioma
Pfizer
2016-09-09 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2020-01-27)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

PF-06840003 is an orally bioavailable, highly selective inhibitor of indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase 1 that binds the enzyme to block the biochemical catabolism of L-tryptophan into kynurenine. By suppressing kynurenine-mediated immunosuppression and restoring effector T-cell function, PF-06840003 enhances anti-tumor immunity in malignancies such as malignant glioma, astrocytoma, and oligodendroglioma.

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.