Ataluren - PTC Therapeutics
Alternative Names: PTC 124; TranslarnaLatest Information Update: 14 Aug 2024
At a glance
- Originator PTC Therapeutics
- Developer PTC Therapeutics; Sanofi Genzyme
- Class Antianaemics; Antiepileptic drugs; Antifibrotics; Antihaemorrhagics; Eye disorder therapies; Oxadiazoles; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator stimulants; Protein synthesis stimulants
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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 Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- Phase II Mucopolysaccharidosis I
- Preregistration Submission Withdrawal Cystic fibrosis
- Suspended Haemophilia A; Haemophilia B
- Discontinued Aniridia; Dravet syndrome; Epilepsy; Methylmalonic acidaemia
Most Recent Events
- 08 Aug 2024 PTC resubmits the NDA for ataluren in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
- 28 Jun 2024 Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) issues a negative opinion following the re-examination procedure for the conditional marketing authorization of Ataluren (Translarna™)
- 20 May 2024 European Commission (EC) decides not to adopt the CHMP's negative opinion on the annual renewal for the conditional marketing authorization of Ataluren