Hypericin sodium - Soligenix
Alternative Names: HyBryte; Hypericin - Soligenix; SGX-301; SGX-302; Synthetic hypericin - Soligenix; VIMRxynLatest Information Update: 17 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator New York University; Weizmann Institute of Science
- Developer Soligenix
- Class Anthraquinones; Anti-inflammatories; Antidepressants; Antineoplastics; Antipsoriatics; Antivirals; Cytostatics; Perylenes; Polycyclic compounds; Radiation-sensitising agents; Skin disorder therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Cell death stimulants; HSP90 heat-shock protein inhibitors; Photosensitisers; Protein kinase C inhibitors; Singlet oxygen stimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma; T-cell lymphoma; Glioblastoma
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
- Phase II Mycosis fungoides; Psoriasis
- Discontinued Glioma; Hepatitis C; HIV infections; Hyperhidrosis; Kaposi's sarcoma
Most Recent Events
- 12 Feb 2026 Soligenix announces intention to pursue marketing authorizations for Hypericin sodium worldwide
- 22 Dec 2025 Soligenix completes a phase II clinical trials in Mycosis fungoides in USA (Topical) (NCT05872854)
- 17 Dec 2025 Efficacy and adverse events data from a phase IIa trial in Psoriasis released by Soligenix