Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate the therapeutic profile and pharmacokinetics of PT2385 in early-phase development, encompassing Phase I and Phase II studies for clear cell renal cell carcinoma, Von Hippel-Lindau disease-associated neoplasms, recurrent glioblastoma, and healthy volunteer food-effect evaluations. Sponsored by commercial entities like Peloton Therapeutics (a Merck & Co., Inc. subsidiary) and academic institutions such as the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, recruitment statuses range from completed to active, not recruiting, and actively recruiting. Key investigations include Phase I dose-escalation, exploratory imaging, and Phase II studies in VHL-associated lesions.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT04989959 RECRUITING
Renal Cell Carcinoma; Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma
Orhan Kemal Oz
2021-08-18 PHASE1
NCT03108066 COMPLETED
VHL Gene Mutation; VHL; VHL Syndrome; VHL Gene Inactivation; Von Hippel; Von Hippel-Lindau Disease; Von Hippel's Disease; Von Hippel-Lindau Syndrome, Modifiers of; Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma; Clear Cell RCC; ccRCC
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
2017-04-24 PHASE2
NCT03216499 COMPLETED
Recurrent Glioblastoma
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
2017-09-14 PHASE2
NCT02293980 ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
ccRCC; RCC; Kidney Cancer; Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma; Renal Cell Carcinoma
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
2014-11-25 PHASE1
NCT02553356 COMPLETED
Healthy
Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)
2015-09 PHASE1
NCT02553356 Completed
Healthy
Peloton Therapeutics Inc. a subsidiary of Merck & Co. Inc. (Rahway New Jersey USA)
2015-09 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2025-12-04)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

PT2385 selectively acts as a hypoxia-inducible factor 2 alpha (HIF-2α) antagonist with an EC50 of 27 nM, blocking its interaction with HIF-1β and thereby inhibiting downstream transcription of pro-angiogenic and proliferative target genes. This molecular inhibition suppresses hypoxia-mediated tumor growth and survival, providing direct clinical relevance for HIF-2α-driven malignancies such as clear cell renal cell carcinoma, Von Hippel-Lindau disease, and recurrent glioblastoma.

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.