Drug Profile
Novaferon
Alternative Names: Recombinant anti-tumour and anti-virus protein - Genova BiotechLatest Information Update: 27 Oct 2016
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At a glance
- Originator Genova Biotech Company
- Developer Genova Biotech Company; The Affiliated Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Military Medical Science
- Class Antineoplastics; Antivirals; Proteins
- Mechanism of Action Interferon 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
- Phase II/III Colorectal cancer
- Phase II Hepatitis B; Neuroendocrine tumours; Pancreatic cancer
Most Recent Events
- 17 Oct 2016 Genova suspends a phase-II clinical trial in Pancreatic cancer (Late-stage disease, Second-line therapy or greater) in China prior to October 2016 (Parenteral) (ChiCTR-TRC10001000)
- 08 Jun 2015 Phase-II development in hepatitis B is ongoing in China.
- 01 May 2015 The Affiliated Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Military Medical Sciences plans a phase II trial for Neuroendocrine-tumours in China (NCT02455596)