Veligrotug - Viridian Therapeutics
Alternative Names: Anti-IGF1R monoclonal antibody - Viridian Therapeutics; AVE 1642; VRDN 001; ZB 001; ZL-1108Latest Information Update: 18 Sep 2025
At a glance
- Originator ImmunoGen
- Developer sanofi-aventis; Viridian Therapeutics; ZAI Lab; Zenas BioPharma
- Class Antineoplastics; Eye disorder therapies; Immunotherapies; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action IGF type 1 receptor antagonists
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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
- Phase III Graves ophthalmopathy
- Discontinued Breast cancer; Multiple myeloma; Solid tumours
Most Recent Events
- 15 Sep 2025 Viridian Therapeutics has patent protection for veligrotug method of use
- 15 Sep 2025 Viridian Therapeutics announces intention to submit Biologics License Application (BLA) to US FDA for Graves ophthalmopathy in the November 2025
- 06 Aug 2025 Viridian Therapeutics plans to launch Veligrotug in 2026.