Rhizoxin
Alternative Names: FR 900216; NSC 332598; WF 1360Latest Information Update: 30 Jul 2007
At a glance
- Originator National Cancer Institute (USA)
- Class
- Mechanism of Action Mitosis inhibitors; Tubulin modulators; Tubulin polymerisation inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Breast cancer; Head and neck cancer; Non-small cell lung cancer
Most Recent Events
- 11 Apr 2005 Yamanouchi has merged with Fujisawa to form Astellas Pharma
- 08 Jan 2001 Phase-II clinical trials for Non-small cell lung cancer in United Kingdom (IV)
- 08 Jan 2001 Phase-II clinical trials for Non-small cell lung cancer in USA (IV)