ALA derivatives - PhotoCure
Alternative Names: Aminolevulinate derivatives - PhotoCureLatest Information Update: 17 Feb 2009
At a glance
- Originator PhotoCure
- Developer Photocure
- Class Amino acids; Keto acids; Levulinic acids; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Photosensitisers
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Brain cancer; Breast cancer; Colorectal cancer; Gynaecological cancer; Head and neck cancer; High-grade oesophageal dysplasia
Most Recent Events
- 29 Apr 2005 Discontinued - Phase-I for Head and neck cancer in Norway (unspecified route)
- 29 Apr 2005 Discontinued - Phase-I for High-grade oesophageal dysplasia in Norway (unspecified route)
- 15 Apr 2003 Phase-I clinical trials in Gynaecological cancer in Germany (unspecified route)