Several clinical trials are investigating the therapeutic potential of SC-43 in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer, advanced biliary tract cancer, and refractory solid tumors. These early-phase (Phase 1 and Phase 1/2) studies, sponsored by industry entities including RaND Biosciences and SupremeCure Pharma Inc., aim to establish the compound's safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and initial efficacy. While specific protocols evaluating an oral solution or cisplatin combination therapy currently reflect withdrawn or unknown recruitment statuses, the broader clinical evaluation continues to assess SC-43 across advanced solid tumor indications.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04733521 | UNKNOWN | Advanced Non-small-cell Lung Cancer; Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer |
RaND Biosciences |
2021-05-01 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT03443622 | WITHDRAWN | Refractory Solid Tumor |
SupremeCure Pharma Inc. |
2021-05 | PHASE1 |
| NCT04733521 | Unknown status | Advanced Non-small-cell Lung Cancer|Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer |
RaND Biosciences |
2021-05-01 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2021-02-02)
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>).