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)
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>).