Edasalonexent - BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
Alternative Names: CAT-1004; Docosahexaenoic acid-sodium salicylate conjugate; Sodium salicylate-docosahexaenoic acid conjugateLatest Information Update: 02 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator Catabasis Pharmaceuticals
- Developer BioCryst Pharmaceuticals; Sarepta Therapeutics
- Class Amides; Anti-inflammatories; Antihyperglycaemics; Docosahexaenoic acids; Drug conjugates; Non-opioid analgesics; Salicylates; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action NF-kappa B inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Duchenne muscular dystrophy; Dysferlinopathy; Type 2 diabetes mellitus