Clinical Trials

Multiple Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials, primarily sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and Sirtris, have evaluated SRT2104 in healthy volunteers and across conditions including type 2 diabetes mellitus, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, muscular atrophy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and sepsis. These studies assessed parameters such as safety, pharmacokinetics, and clinical activity, with several trials completed and others withdrawn prior to evaluation. Overall, these investigations highlight a broad exploratory assessment of SRT2104 in metabolic, inflammatory, and muscle-wasting disorders.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT01453491 COMPLETED
Colitis, Ulcerative
Sirtris, a GSK Company
2012-02-13 PHASE1
NCT01702493 COMPLETED
Psoriasis
Sirtris, a GSK Company
2012-10-30 PHASE1
NCT01453491 Completed
Colitis Ulcerative
Sirtris a GSK Company|GlaxoSmithKline
2012-02-13 Phase 1
NCT01154101 COMPLETED
Psoriasis
Sirtris, a GSK Company
2010-06-07 PHASE2
NCT01031108 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sirtris, a GSK Company
2010-05-28 PHASE1
NCT01039909 WITHDRAWN
Healthy Volunteer; Atrophy, Muscular
GlaxoSmithKline
2011-01 PHASE1
NCT01039909 Withdrawn
Healthy Volunteer|Atrophy Muscular
GlaxoSmithKline
2011-01 Phase 1
NCT01018017 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
GlaxoSmithKline
2010-03-03 PHASE2
NCT00937326 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sirtris, a GSK Company
2009-08-19 PHASE2
NCT01154101 Completed
Psoriasis
Sirtris a GSK Company|GlaxoSmithKline
2010-06-07 Phase 2
NCT01014117 COMPLETED
Sepsis
GlaxoSmithKline
2009-12-09 PHASE1
NCT01031108 Completed
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
Sirtris a GSK Company|GlaxoSmithKline
2010-05-28 Phase 1
NCT00964340 COMPLETED
Atrophy, Muscular
GlaxoSmithKline
2009-10-01 PHASE1
NCT01018017 Completed
Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
GlaxoSmithKline
2010-03-03 Phase 2
NCT00920660 COMPLETED
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
GlaxoSmithKline
2009-04-06 PHASE1
NCT00933062 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
GlaxoSmithKline
2009-03-23 PHASE1
NCT00938275 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sirtris, a GSK Company
2009-01-20 PHASE1
NCT00937872 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Sirtris, a GSK Company
2008-11-22 PHASE1
NCT00933530 COMPLETED
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Healthy Volunteer
Sirtris, a GSK Company
2008-05 PHASE1

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2017-06-01)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

SRT2104 functions as a selective activator of sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) that binds to the enzyme to enhance the deacetylation of key downstream transcriptional targets involved in cellular metabolism and immune regulation. By promoting SIRT1-mediated signaling, SRT2104 enhances mitochondrial function, improves cellular energy homeostasis, and suppresses NF-κB-driven inflammatory cascades, which underlies its therapeutic relevance in clinical studies targeting type 2 diabetes, ulcerative colitis, and inflammatory skin disorders.

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.