Research programme: antimalarial compounds - WHO/Japanese antimalarial venture
Latest Information Update: 16 Nov 2007
At a glance
- Originator Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare; World Health Organization
- Developer Astellas Pharma; Asubio Pharma; Chugai Pharmaceutical; Daiichi Pharmaceutical; Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma; Eisai Co Ltd; Kitasato Institute; Mitsubishi Pharma Corporation; Sankyo; Shionogi; Takeda
- Class
- Mechanism of Action Undefined mechanism
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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 Malaria
Most Recent Events
- 18 Oct 2005 No development reported - Preclinical for Malaria in Japan (unspecified route)
- 01 Oct 2005 Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals has merged with Dainippon Pharmaceutical to form Dainippon Sumitomo Pharma
- 16 Sep 2005 Daiichi Suntory Pharma has been acquired by Daiichi Pharmaceutical