Product Description
A synthetic tetra-methylated derivative of nordihydroguaiaretic acid (NDGA) and transcriptional inhibitor with potential antiviral, antiangiogenic, and antineoplastic activities. Terameprocol competes with the transcription factor Sp1 for specific Sp1 DNA binding domains within gene promoter regions during DNA synthesis. In virally-infected cells, blocking of the Sp1 binding site suppresses Sp1-regulated viral promoter activity and gene expression, thereby inhibiting viral transcription and replication. In tumor cells, blockage of Sp1 binding sites by this agent interferes with the transcription of the Sp1-dependant genes cyclin-dependant kinase (Cdc2), survivin, and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), which are overexpressed in a variety of cancers. By suppressing Sp1-regulated transcription of these genes, terameprocol may reduce tumor angiogenesis and tumor cell proliferation and induce tumor cell apoptosis. (Sourced from: https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-drug/def/terameprocol)
Mechanisms of Action: Global Transcription Inhibitor
Novel Mechanism: Yes
Modality: Small Molecule
Route of Administration: Intravenous
FDA Designation: *
Approval Status: Not Approved
Approved Countries: None
Approved Indications: None
Known Adverse Events: None
Company: Erimos
Company Location: Eastern America
Company CEO:
Additional Commercial Interests: None
Clinical Description
Countries in Clinic: United States
Active Clinical Trial Count: 1
Recent & Upcoming Milestones
Highest Development Phases
Phase 1: Glioma
Trial ID |
Trial |
Phase |
Trial Status |
Disease |
Primary Completion Date |
Probability of Success |
Latest Trial Update Date |
Data Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NCT02575794 |
ABTC-1401 | P1 |
Completed |
Glioma |
2023-09-30 |
50% |
2023-10-07 |