Valiltramiprosate - Alzheon
Alternative Names: ALZ 801; BLU-8499; NRM-8499; Tramiprosate prodrug - AlzheonLatest Information Update: 30 Sep 2024
At a glance
- Originator BELLUS Health
- Developer Alzheon; BELLUS Health; National Institute on Aging
- Class Alkanesulfonic acids; Antidementias; Neuroprotectants; Propylamines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Amyloid beta-protein inhibitors; GABA A receptor agonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Alzheimer's disease
- Phase II Cerebral amyloid angiopathy; Down syndrome
Most Recent Events
- 28 Jul 2024 Efficacy and adverse event data from a phase III APOLLOE4 trial in Alzheimer's disease presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2024 (AAIC-2024)
- 28 Jul 2024 Efficacy and adverse events data from a phase II trial in Alzheimer's disease presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2024 (AAIC-2024)
- 28 Jul 2024 Efficacy data from a phase II trial in Alzheimer's disease presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2024 (AAIC-2024)