Multiple clinical trials spanning Phase 1 through Phase 3 evaluate antibody-drug conjugates incorporating the VcMMAE drug-linker complex across diverse malignancies, including triple-negative breast cancer, advanced melanoma, recurrent osteosarcoma, castration-resistant prostate cancer, gastric adenocarcinoma, and B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Sponsored by governmental research bodies such as the National Cancer Institute alongside biopharmaceutical developers including Celldex Therapeutics, RemeGen, and Merck Sharp & Dohme, trial recruitment statuses range from completed evaluations to active studies.
| NCT Number | Recruitment | Conditions | Sponsor/Collaborators | Start Date | Phases |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT06395103 | Not yet recruiting | B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia|Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma|Burkitt Lymphoma|Neuroblastoma|Ewing Sarcoma |
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC |
2024-06-04 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT06265727 | Recruiting | Solid Tumor Adult |
Corbus Pharmaceuticals Inc.|CSPC Zhongnuo Pharmaceutical (Shijiazhuang) Co. Ltd. |
2024-04-01 | Phase 1|Phase 2 |
| NCT06227156 | Recruiting | Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer |
RemeGen Co. Ltd. |
2024-04-08 | Phase 1 |
| NCT06351020 | Not yet recruiting | Locally Advanced or Metastatic GC and GCJ Adenocarcinoma |
LaNova Medicines Zhejiang Co. Ltd.|LaNova Medicines Limited |
2024-04-01 | Phase 3 |
| NCT01997333 | COMPLETED | Metastatic gpNMB Over-expressing Triple Negative Breast Cancer |
Celldex Therapeutics |
2013-11 | PHASE2 |
| NCT02487979 | COMPLETED | Recurrent Osteosarcoma |
National Cancer Institute (NCI) |
2016-02-16 | PHASE2 |
| NCT01156753 | COMPLETED | Breast Cancer |
Celldex Therapeutics |
2010-07 | PHASE2 |
| NCT00412828 | COMPLETED | Unresectable Stage III or Stage IV Melanoma |
CuraGen Corporation |
2006-06 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
| NCT00704158 | COMPLETED | Breast Cancer |
CuraGen Corporation |
2008-06 | PHASE1; PHASE2 |
(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>).
- VcMMAE (MC-Vc-PAB-MMAE) Solubility in DMSO
- VcMMAE (MC-Vc-PAB-MMAE) Stock Solution
- VcMMAE (MC-Vc-PAB-MMAE) Storage
- VcMMAE (MC-Vc-PAB-MMAE) Stability
- VcMMAE (MC-Vc-PAB-MMAE) Molecular Weight
- VcMMAE (MC-Vc-PAB-MMAE) SMILES
- VcMMAE (MC-Vc-PAB-MMAE) CAS Number
- VcMMAE (MC-Vc-PAB-MMAE) Chemical Structure (2D and 3D)
- VcMMAE (MC-Vc-PAB-MMAE) SDS|MSDS