Alvelestat - Mereo BioPharma
Alternative Names: AZD-9668; MPH-966Latest Information Update: 14 Mar 2025
At a glance
- Originator AstraZeneca
- Developer Allegheny Singer Research Institute; AstraZeneca; Mereo BioPharma; National Cancer Institute (USA)
- Class Amides; Anti-infectives; Anti-inflammatories; Antibronchitics; Antifibrotics; Antihyperglycaemics; Bronchodilators; Pyrazoles; Pyridines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Leucocyte elastase 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
- Available For Licensing Yes - Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency; Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Phase I/II Bronchiolitis obliterans; COVID-19 respiratory infection
- Discontinued Bronchiectasis; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Cystic fibrosis
Most Recent Events
- 05 Mar 2025 Alvelestat - Mereo BioPharma receives Orphan Drug status for Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency in European Union
- 12 Jan 2025 EMA's COMP issues positive opinion for ODD of alvelestat in Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
- 12 Jan 2025 Mereo BioPharma expects EC's final decision on ODD of alvelestat in alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency by Q1 2025