Research programme: vitamin D analogues - Aphios
Alternative Names: 1,25(OH)2D3-3-BE; AMPI-109; APH-0701; APH-1201; APH-M109; MPI-105; MPI-106; MPI-107Latest Information Update: 25 Nov 2021
At a glance
- Originator Boston University School of Medicine
- Developer Aphios Corporation
- Class Antineoplastics; Dihydroxycholecalciferols
- Mechanism of Action Apoptosis stimulants; Calcitriol stimulants
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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
- Preclinical Prostate cancer
Most Recent Events
- 25 Nov 2021 APH 0701 is still in preclinical development for prostate cancer (hormone refractory) in USA (IV) (Aphios Corporation pipeline, November 2021)
- 13 Nov 2019 Aphios has patent protection for vitamin D3 analog nanoparticles in the US
- 20 Oct 2014 Active development in Prostate cancer (hormone refractory) (IV) is ongoing in the US