Praliciguat - Cyclerion Therapeutics
Alternative Names: IW-1973; sGC agonist-IronwoodLatest Information Update: 11 Dec 2025
At a glance
- Originator Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
- Developer Akebia Therapeutics; Cyclerion Therapeutics; Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
- Class Cardiovascular therapies; Fluorobenzenes; Heart failure therapies; Isoxazoles; Pyrazoles; Pyrimidines; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Soluble guanylyl cyclase agonists
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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 Cardiovascular disorders; Diabetic nephropathies
- Phase I Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
- Discontinued Heart failure
Most Recent Events
- 08 Dec 2025 Akebia Therapeutics plans a phase II trial for Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in USA (PO, tablet) in December 2025 (NCT07268638)
- 31 Dec 2024 Phase-I clinical trials in Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (PO)
- 17 Dec 2024 Cyclerion and Akebia re-negotiate mutually beneficial amendment to the license agreement for praliciguat