Clinical Trials

Several completed Phase 1 clinical trials, sponsored by industry partners including Cascadian Therapeutics Inc. and Seagen Inc., have evaluated the safety and therapeutic potential of oral PX-478 Dihydrochloride. These studies investigated oral dosing protocols for this hypoxia-inducible factor inhibitor in patients diagnosed with advanced solid tumors and lymphoma. Ultimately, these early-phase evaluations provide initial clinical characterization of the agent in advanced solid malignancies and hematologic neoplasms.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT00522652 COMPLETED
Advanced Solid Tumors; Lymphoma
Cascadian Therapeutics Inc.
2007-08 PHASE1
NCT00522652 Completed
Advanced Solid Tumors|Lymphoma
Cascadian Therapeutics Inc.|Seagen Inc.
2007-08 Phase 1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2018-05-17)

Check the PX-478 Dihydrochloride product page for in-depth specifications, including solubility, stock solutions, MOA, and working concentrations.

Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

PX-478 Dihydrochloride selectively inhibits hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) activity, suppressing the transcriptional activation of downstream hypoxia-responsive genes crucial for tumor adaptation and survival under hypoxic microenvironments. This biochemical blockade downregulates pro-survival signal transduction and induces targeted apoptotic cell death, which provides a mechanistic rationale for its clinical investigation in patients with advanced solid tumors and lymphoma.

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.