Avexitide - Amylyx Pharmaceuticals
Alternative Names: Avexitide acetate; Exendin (9-39)amide; Exendin 9; Exendin 9-39 acetate; Exendin-(9-39); Exendin-9,39Latest Information Update: 22 May 2025
At a glance
- Originator Stanford University
- Developer Cambridge University Hospitals; Eiger BioPharmaceuticals, Inc.; Stanford University
- Class Antihypoglycaemics; Peptide fragments
- Mechanism of Action Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor antagonists
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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 III Congenital hyperinsulinism; Hypoglycaemia
Most Recent Events
- 15 May 2025 Mayo Clinic plans a phase-II trial for Type 2 diabetes mellitus (In volunteers) in USA (IV, Infusion), (NCT06972407)
- 12 Mar 2025 Amylyx Pharmaceuticals plans a clinical trial for Kidney disorders in Denmark in May 2025 (IV) (NCT06872060)
- 04 Mar 2025 Amylyx Pharmaceuticals announces intention to launch avexitide for Post-bariatric hypoglycemia in 2027