Research programme: AMPK activators - Ligand Pharmaceuticals/Merck
Alternative Names: MB 07562Latest Information Update: 10 Feb 2010
At a glance
- Originator Metabasis Therapeutics
- Developer Ligand Pharmaceuticals
- Class Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action AMP activated protein kinase stimulants
-
Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Diabetes mellitus; Hyperlipidaemia
Most Recent Events
- 29 Jan 2010 Metabasis Therapeutics has been acquired by Ligand Pharmaceuticals
- 11 Jun 2009 Merck selects a lead candidate for late preclinical development under its 4-year research collaboration agreement with Metabasis
- 24 Apr 2008 Metabasis and Merck extend their collaboration for AMPK aktivators for diabetes and other metabolic diseases