Tapinarof - Beijing Wenfeng Tianji Pharmaceuticals/Dermavant Sciences/Japan Tobacco/Torii Pharmaceuticals
Alternative Names: Benvitimod; DHPS; DMVT 505; GSK-2894512; VTAMA; WBI-1001; XinbikeLatest Information Update: 01 Jul 2024
At a glance
- Originator Welichem Biotech
- Developer Beijing Wenfeng Tianji Pharmaceuticals; Dermavant Sciences; Japan Tobacco; Welichem Biotech
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antipsoriatics; Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories; Resorcinols; Skin disorder therapies; Small molecules; Stilbenes
- Mechanism of Action Aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists
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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 Plaque psoriasis
- Registered Atopic dermatitis; Psoriasis
- Discontinued Inflammatory bowel diseases