APTO 253
Alternative Names: APTO-253; LOR-253; LOR-253 HCl; LT-253Latest Information Update: 18 Apr 2022
At a glance
- Originator Lorus Therapeutics
- Developer Aptose Biosciences
- Class Antineoplastics; Imidazoles; Indoles; Phenanthrolines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Apoptosis stimulants; GKLF protein stimulants; Proto-oncogene protein c-myc inhibitors; Transcription factor MTF-1 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
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Acute myeloid leukaemia; Haematological malignancies; Myelodysplastic syndromes; Non-small cell lung cancer; Solid tumours
Most Recent Events
- 22 Mar 2022 APTO 253 is available for licensing as of 22 Mar 2022. https://www.aptose.com/
- 29 Dec 2021 Aptose Biosciences withdrews its phase II trial prior to enrolment in Non-small cell lung cancer
- 20 Dec 2021 Discontinued - Phase-I for Acute myeloid leukaemia (Second-line therapy or greater) in USA (IV)