Acumapimod - Mereo BioPharma
Alternative Names: Acumapimod; BCT-197; BCT197A2201Latest Information Update: 17 Oct 2025
At a glance
- Originator Novartis
- Developer Mereo BioPharma; Novartis
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antibronchitics; Benzamides; Cyclopropanes; Pyrazoles; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action P38 mitogen-activated protein kinase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
No
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
- Phase II Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Discontinued Acute kidney injury
Most Recent Events
- 17 May 2025 Updated efficacy data from the phase II AETHER trial for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presented at the 121st International Conference of the American Thoracic Society (ATS-2025)
- 04 Aug 2023 Chemical structure information added
- 31 Dec 2022 Mereo Biopharma has patent protection for acumapimod in USA and other undisclosed locations