Vapendavir - Altesa Biosceinces/Vaxart
Alternative Names: BTA-798Latest Information Update: 19 Sep 2025
At a glance
- Originator Biota Holdings
- Developer Altesa Biosciences; Aviragen Therapeutics; Biota Pharmaceuticals; Vaxart
- Class Antivirals; Benzoxazoles; Ethers; Piperidines; Pyridazines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Capsid protein inhibitors; Rhinovirus replication 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
- Phase II Rhinovirus infections
Most Recent Events
- 09 Sep 2025 Altesa BioSciences plans a phase IIb trial for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in USA
- 24 Jul 2025 Efficacy data from phase II trial in Rhinovirus infections released by Altesa Biosciences
- 24 Jul 2025 Altesa BioSciences plans a phase I trial for Rhinovirus infections in 2026 (PO)