Efmitermant alfa - Acceleron Pharma
Alternative Names: ACE-083Latest Information Update: 01 Dec 2021
At a glance
- Originator Acceleron Pharma
 - Class Neuroprotectants; Recombinant fusion proteins
 - Mechanism of Action TGF-beta superfamily protein inhibitors
 
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              Orphan Drug Status
              Yes - Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease; Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
 - New Molecular Entity No
 
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease; Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy; Inclusion body myositis
 
Most Recent Events
- 22 Nov 2021 Acceleron Pharma has been acquired by Merck & Co
 - 13 Mar 2020 Acceleron Pharma terminates a phase II trial in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in USA due to failure of the trial to meet primary and secondary endpoints (NCT03124459)
 - 10 Mar 2020 Discontinued - Phase-II for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease in USA, Canada, Spain (IM)