Epetraborole - Pfizer
Alternative Names: AN-3365; AN2-501971; BRII-658; GSK '052; GSK-052; GSK-2251052Latest Information Update: 11 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Anacor Pharmaceuticals
- Developer AN2 Therapeutics; Anacor Pharmaceuticals; GlaxoSmithKline
- Class 2 ring heterocyclic compounds; Anti-infectives; Antibacterials; Benzene derivatives; Organic boron compounds; Small molecules; Urinary anti-infective agents
- Mechanism of Action Leucyl-tRNA synthetase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Nontuberculous mycobacterium infections
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 II/III Nontuberculous mycobacterium infections
- Phase I Melioidosis
- Suspended Gram-negative infections
- Discontinued Intra-abdominal infections; Urinary tract infections
Most Recent Events
- 03 Mar 2026 AN2 Therapeutics announces its intention to receive regulatory clearance to commence a phase II trial for Polycythemia vera (PO)
- 03 Mar 2026 AN2 Therapeutics plans a phase II trial for Polycythemia vera (PO) in the third quarter of 2026
- 12 Jan 2026 USFDA approves IND application for epetraborole in Nontuberculous mycobacterium infections