Sodium Tauroursodeoxycholate (TUDC) is currently being evaluated in multiple clinical trials targeting neurodegenerative and inflammatory conditions. An actively recruiting Phase III open-label extension study, sponsored by a multicenter consortium including Humanitas Mirasole SpA and the University of Ulm, assesses the long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy of TUDC in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Additionally, a Phase I trial supported by Washington University School of Medicine and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation investigates its safety and efficacy in Ulcerative Colitis, currently holding an unknown recruitment status.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05753852 | Recruiting | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis |
Humanitas Mirasole SpA|University of Ulm|University of Sheffield|University Hospital Tours|KU Leuven|UMC Utrecht|University of Dublin Trinity College|Bruschettini S.r.l.|Istituto Superiore di Sanità|Motor Neurone Disease Association |
2021-10-25 | Phase 3 |
| NCT04114292 | Unknown status | Ulcerative Colitis |
Washington University School of Medicine|Crohn''s and Colitis Foundation |
2019-01-17 | Phase 1 |
(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2024-05-22)
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>).
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- Sodium Tauroursodeoxycholate (TUDC) Molecular Weight
- Sodium Tauroursodeoxycholate (TUDC) SMILES
- Sodium Tauroursodeoxycholate (TUDC) CAS Number
- Sodium Tauroursodeoxycholate (TUDC) Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- Sodium Tauroursodeoxycholate (TUDC) SDS|MSDS