Multiple clinical trials evaluate selonsertib (GS-4997) across metabolic, renal, liver, and cardiovascular pathologies, including diabetic kidney disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, and pulmonary arterial hypertension. Sponsored by organizations including Gilead Sciences and HepQuant, LLC, these Early Phase 1 through Phase 3 trials—with recruitment statuses listed as completed, terminated, or withdrawn—examine the safety, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic efficacy of ASK1 inhibition to mitigate tissue inflammation and fibrosis.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT04026165 | COMPLETED | Diabetic Kidney Disease |
Gilead Sciences |
2019-07-24 | PHASE2 |
| NCT03449446 | COMPLETED | Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis |
Gilead Sciences |
2018-03-21 | PHASE2 |
| NCT03053050 | TERMINATED | Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis |
Gilead Sciences |
2017-02-13 | PHASE3 |
| NCT03053063 | TERMINATED | Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis |
Gilead Sciences |
2017-01-30 | PHASE3 |
| NCT02854631 | COMPLETED | Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH) |
Gilead Sciences |
2016-09-01 | PHASE2 |
| NCT03087968 | WITHDRAWN | Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis |
HepQuant, LLC |
2016-07-31 | EARLY_PHASE1 |
| NCT02466516 | COMPLETED | Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) |
Gilead Sciences |
2015-06-08 | PHASE2 |
| NCT02177786 | COMPLETED | Diabetic Kidney Disease |
Gilead Sciences |
2014-06 | PHASE2 |
| NCT02234141 | COMPLETED | Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension |
Gilead Sciences |
2014-11 | PHASE2 |
| NCT02509624 | COMPLETED | Diabetic Kidney Disease |
Gilead Sciences |
2015-08-18 | PHASE1 |
| NCT02509624 | Completed | Diabetic Kidney Disease |
Gilead Sciences |
2015-08-18 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2022-12-21)
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>).
- Selonsertib (GS-4997) Solubility in DMSO
- Selonsertib (GS-4997) Stock Solution
- Selonsertib (GS-4997) Storage
- Selonsertib (GS-4997) Stability
- Selonsertib (GS-4997) Molecular Weight
- Selonsertib (GS-4997) SMILES
- Selonsertib (GS-4997) CAS Number
- Selonsertib (GS-4997) Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- Selonsertib (GS-4997) SDS|MSDS