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Research CompoundCNTF-Derived Peptide Mimetic (Preclinical)

P21

P021, GLXC-21260

C

Evidence Grade C — Moderate human evidence. 40503 published studies, 24856 human. 9 registered clinical trials.

9 trials40,503 studiesUSEUCA

Overview

P21 is a synthetic peptide designed to mimic the effects of a brain growth factor (CNTF), with a modified amino acid to improve oral stability. It has been studied in mouse models of Alzheimer's disease by a single research group. No human clinical trials have been conducted. It is important to note that results in Alzheimer's mouse models have historically translated to human benefit extremely poorly.

Research Activity

40,503studies
Human 24856
Animal 8495
In-vitro 9908
Reviews 1573

40,503 published studies: 24856 human, 8495 animal, 9908 in-vitro, 1573 reviews

Regulatory Status

US
Not approved by FDA(FDA)
EU
Not authorised by EMA(EMA)
CA
Not approved by Health Canada(Health Canada)

Legal Status

USNot applicable (not approved)
EUNot applicable (not authorised)
CANot applicable (not approved)

Summary

P21 has no marketing authorisation. No human clinical trials have been conducted. The evidence base consists entirely of studies in transgenic Alzheimer's disease mouse models, conducted primarily by a single research group.

Animal studies reported behavioural and biochemical changes in AD mouse models following chronic oral administration. The translation of results from transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer's disease to human disease has historically been extremely poor — the vast majority of compounds showing efficacy in such models have failed in human trials. Products available through unregulated channels lack pharmaceutical quality assurance.

Mechanism of Action

Research in transgenic mouse models of Alzheimer's disease suggests P21 may interact with neurotrophic factor signalling pathways, potentially influencing neurogenesis and BDNF expression. These observations are from animal studies using genetically modified disease models, and their relevance to human neurodegenerative disease has not been established.

Research Summary

Research in transgenic Alzheimer's mouse models suggests P21 may influence neuronal growth and brain-derived neurotrophic factor expression, with consistent findings across multiple disease models and treatment durations up to 18 months. However, nearly all data comes from one research group, and an independent replication attempt in a different disease model (CDKL5) failed. No human data of any kind exist — no pharmacokinetics, no safety assessments, no efficacy data. The track record of Alzheimer's mouse model findings translating to human benefit is exceptionally poor across the pharmaceutical industry. Products from unregulated channels lack pharmaceutical quality assurance.

Clinical Trials

NCT04914845Phase ICompleted

KPT-9274 in Patients With Relapsed and Refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia

University of Colorado, DenverEndpoint: Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD)Completion: 2025-10-22
NCT04284774Phase IIActive, Not Recruiting

Tipifarnib for the Treatment of Advanced Solid Tumors, Lymphoma, or Histiocytic Disorders With HRAS Gene Alterations, a Pediatric MATCH Treatment Trial

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Endpoint: Objective Response Rate (Complete Response + Partial Response) in Pediatric Patients Treated With TipifarnibCompletion: 2027-09-30
NCT04113122N/ARecruiting

Senescence and the Early Ageing Phenotype After Chemotherapy for Testicular Cancer: the SEA-CAT Study

University Medical Center GroningenEndpoint: Cellular senescenceCompletion: 2026-09-01
NCT03155620Phase IIActive, Not Recruiting

Targeted Therapy Directed by Genetic Testing in Treating Pediatric Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Advanced Solid Tumors, Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas, or Histiocytic Disorders (The Pediatric MATCH Screening Trial)

National Cancer Institute (NCI)Endpoint: Proportion of pediatric patients whose advanced tumors have pathway alterations that can be targeted by select anti-cancer drugsCompletion: 2027-01-06
NCT04259879N/ACompleted

Molecular Pathways Related to Short-term Fasting Response

IMDEA FoodEndpoint: Changes in gene expression in PBMCs after fastingCompletion: 2016-06-15
View all 9 trials on ClinicalTrials.gov →

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