Temoporfin - Biolitec
Alternative Names: EF 9; Foscan; KW 2345; m-THPC; meta-Tetrahydroxyphenyl chlorinLatest Information Update: 17 Feb 2021
At a glance
- Originator QuantaNova
- Developer biolitec; University of Salzburg
- Class Antineoplastics; Mesoporphyrins
- Mechanism of Action Photosensitisers; Reactive oxygen species stimulants
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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
- Marketed Head and neck cancer
- Discontinued Basal cell cancer; Cholangiocarcinoma; Lipoma; Prostate cancer
Most Recent Events
- 17 Feb 2021 Discontinued - Phase-II for Basal cell cancer in Germany (Topical)
- 17 Feb 2021 Discontinued - Phase-II for Cholangiocarcinoma (Inoperable/Unresectable, Late-stage disease) in Austria (IV)
- 17 Feb 2021 Discontinued - Phase-II for Cholangiocarcinoma (Inoperable/Unresectable, Late-stage disease) in Germany (IV)