Nonclinical dose formulation: out of specification investigations.

Nonclinical safety studies are required to follow applicable Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations. Nonclinical dose formulations are required to be analyzed to confirm the analyte concentration, homogeneity, and stability. Analytical samples that fall outside of the acceptance criteria are considered out of specification (OOS), and an investigation should be conducted.

Short-term toxicity study of ST-20 (NSC-741804) by oral gavage in Sprague-Dawley rats.

ST-20 (sodium 2,2-dimethylbutyrate) is a potential therapeutic agent for treatment of β-thalassemia and sickle cell disease. A subchronic oral toxicity study was conducted in Sprague-Dawley rats (10/sex/dose) at gavage dosages of 0 (vehicle control), 200, 600, or 1,000 mg/kg, once daily for up to 15 days followed by a 14-day recovery. Ataxia (females), rough coat/thin appearance (males), and decreased body weights were observed at 1,000 mg/kg.