Vapaliximab
Alternative Names: BTT-1002; HuvapLatest Information Update: 02 Mar 2017
At a glance
- Originator BioTie Therapies; University of Cambridge; University of Turku
- Developer BioTie Therapies
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action AOC3 protein 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 Asthma; Inflammation; Inflammatory bowel diseases; Psoriasis; Rheumatoid arthritis; Transplant rejection
Most Recent Events
- 24 Apr 2012 Vapaliximab is no longer licensed to Seikagaku Corporation in Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand
- 19 Jul 2004 This compound is still in active development - BIO 2004 Annual International Convention (BIO-2004)
- 08 Jul 2003 The licensing agreement between BioTie Therapies and Seikagaku Corporation has taken effect