Sponsored by Tiziana Life Sciences LTD, milciclib has been evaluated in several Phase II clinical trials for oncological indications, including malignant thymoma, thymic carcinoma, advanced non-small cell lung cancer, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Among these, a clinical trial examining oral milciclib maleate in unresectable or metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma reached completed status, whereas studies in malignant thymoma and thymic carcinoma were terminated. Additionally, a clinical trial combining milciclib with gemcitabine for advanced non-small cell lung cancer carries an unknown recruitment status, highlighting the agent's overall development across refractory solid tumors.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05651269 | UNKNOWN | NSCLC |
Tiziana Life Sciences LTD |
2023-03-15 | PHASE2 |
| NCT03109886 | COMPLETED | Hepatocellular Carcinoma |
Tiziana Life Sciences LTD |
2017-07-12 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01301391 | TERMINATED | Malignant Thymoma |
Tiziana Life Sciences LTD |
2011-02-02 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01011439 | TERMINATED | Thymic Carcinoma |
Tiziana Life Sciences LTD |
2010-02-22 | PHASE2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2022-12-15)
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>).