Research programme: viral disease therapies - Viracta Therapeutics
Latest Information Update: 24 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Sunesis Pharmaceuticals
- Class Antivirals; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Undefined mechanism
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Orphan Drug Status
No
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 Viral infections
Most Recent Events
- 24 Mar 2026 Discontinued - Preclinical for Viral infections in USA (PO)
- 24 Feb 2021 Sunesis Pharmaceuticals has been merged with Viracta Therapeutics to form Viracta Therapeutics
- 04 Nov 2017 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Viral-infections in USA (PO)