Clinical Trials

A clinical trial sponsored by Advanced Cancer Therapeutics is evaluating PFK158 for therapeutic applications in patients with advanced solid malignancies. This open-label, multi-center, dose-escalation Phase 1 study focuses on safety, tolerability, and dosing evaluation, though its recruitment status is currently documented as unknown. Overall, clinical research regarding PFK158 remains centered on early-phase safety and dosing for advanced cancer conditions.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02044861 UNKNOWN
Cancer
Advanced Cancer Therapeutics
2014-03 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2015-06-23)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

PFK158 functions as a potent and selective inhibitor of 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase 3 (PFKFB3), directly blocking glycolytic flux and reducing intracellular fructose-2,6-bisphosphate levels. This inhibition of tumor glycolysis triggers metabolic stress and suppresses cell proliferation, providing the mechanistic rationale for its therapeutic application and clinical evaluation in advanced solid malignancies.

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.