Research programme: CD26 antigen antagonists - Merck
Alternative Names: Dipeptidyl peptidase IV anatagonists - Merck & Co; DPP IV inhibitors - Merck & Co; DPP-4 inhibitors - Merck & CoLatest Information Update: 29 Aug 2011
At a glance
- Originator Merck & Co
- Class Antihyperglycaemics
- Mechanism of Action Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors
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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
- No development reported Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Most Recent Events
- 29 Aug 2011 No development reported - Preclinical for Type-2 diabetes mellitus in USA (PO)
- 04 Sep 2007 Data presented at the 234th American Chemical Society National Meeting (234th-ACS-2007) added to the pharmacokinetics and Diabetes pharmacodynamics section
- 27 Jul 2006 Preclinical trials in Type-2 diabetes mellitus in USA (PO)