Noscapine - Cougar Biotechnology
Alternative Names: CB 3304; Narcotine; NSC 5366Latest Information Update: 05 Nov 2023
At a glance
- Originator Emory University
- Developer Cougar Biotechnology; University of Southern California
- Class Alkaloids; Antineoplastics; Antitussives; Isoquinolines; Opiate alkaloids; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Apoptosis stimulants; Mitosis inhibitors; Tubulin 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.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; Multiple myeloma; Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Most Recent Events
- 10 Jul 2009 Cougar Biotechnology has been acquired by Johnson and Johnson
- 22 Dec 2007 Phase-I/II clinical trials in Multiple myeloma in USA (PO)
- 23 Jul 2007 Cougar receives allowance of IND for noscapine for the treatment of multiple myeloma