Research programme: encapsulated skin cancer therapeutics - Aphios
Alternative Names: APH-0201; Betulinic acid nanosomes/nanospheres - Aphios; Dermos; Nanosomal paclitaxel - Aphios; Nanosome/nanosphere skin cancer therapeutics - AphiosLatest Information Update: 14 Jul 2025
At a glance
- Originator Aphios Corporation
- Class Lipoproteins; Triterpenes
- Mechanism of Action Apoprotein stimulants; Caspase stimulants; Tubulin 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
- Available For Licensing Yes - Malignant melanoma; Skin cancer
Highest Development Phases
- Preclinical Skin cancer
- No development reported Malignant melanoma
Most Recent Events
- 14 Jul 2025 APH 0201 is still in preclinical trials for Skin cancer in USA (Topical, Liposomal) (Aphios Corporation pipeline, July 2025)
- 04 Nov 2017 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Malignant-melanoma in USA (Topical, Liposomal)
- 04 Nov 2017 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Skin-cancer in USA (Topical, Liposomal)