Clinical Trials

Multiple clinical trials evaluate sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate for cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. These include a Phase 4 trial sponsored by Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine investigating left ventricular remodeling following acute myocardial infarction, as well as a Phase 2/Phase 3 trial sponsored by The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University evaluating pulmonary arterial hypertension. Currently, the recruitment status for these registered trials is listed as unknown.

NCT Number Recruitment Conditions Sponsor/Collaborators Start Date Phases
NCT02524964 UNKNOWN
Left Ventricular Remodeling; Acute Myocardial Infarction
Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2015-12 PHASE4
NCT01637675 UNKNOWN
Pulmonary Hypertension; Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension; Cardiovascular Diseases; Lung Diseases; Tanshinone IIA Sulfonate
The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University
2013-05 PHASE2; PHASE3

(data from https://clinicaltrials.gov, updated on 2016-09-01)

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Compliance for Clinical Use

Mechanism and Biochemical Profile

Sodium tanshinone IIA sulfonate acts as a negative allosteric modulator of the human purinergic P2X7 receptor and downregulates transient receptor potential canonical proteins, thereby inhibiting store-operated calcium entry through store-operated calcium channels. By suppressing intracellular calcium overload and downstream pro-inflammatory signaling, the compound mitigates pathological cellular stress and tissue remodeling, supporting its therapeutic potential in acute myocardial infarction and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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.