Clinical Trials
Multiple clinical trials evaluate pyrimidine-related metabolic and photoprotective pathways across Phase 1, Phase 2, and non-applicable phase classifications for indications including melanoma, sun-damaged skin, dermal photosensitivity, and metastatic breast cancer. Conducted by academic institutions, healthcare networks, and industry sponsors, these studies differ in recruitment status. While a clinical trial investigating metabolic alterations in melanoma is actively recruiting, several clinical trials focusing on photosensitivity, photoprotection, and metastatic breast cancer are completed.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05307289 | Recruiting | Melanoma (Skin) |
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice |
2022-05-25 | Not Applicable |
| NCT05926791 | Completed | Sun Damaged Skin |
Pierre Fabre Dermo Cosmetique |
2021-06-28 | -- |
| NCT04654312 | Completed | Photosensitivity |
Universität des Saarlandes |
2021-01-18 | Phase 1 |
| NCT00216021 | Completed | Metastatic Breast Cancer |
Hoosier Cancer Research Network|Sanofi|Hoffmann-La Roche|Walther Cancer Institute |
2004-03 | Phase 2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
Compliance for Clinical Use
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>).