Verekitug - Upstream Biosciences
Alternative Names: ASP-7266; UPB-101Latest Information Update: 10 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Astellas Pharma
- Developer Upstream Biosciences
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antiasthmatics; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action CRLF2 protein antagonists
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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
Highest Development Phases
- Phase II Asthma; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Nasal polyps
Most Recent Events
- 03 Mar 2026 Upstream Bio plans regulatory interactions to initiate registrational trials in Asthma and Nasal polyps
- 03 Mar 2026 Updated efficacy data from a phase II VIBRANT trial in Nasal polyps released by Upstream Biosciences
- 11 Feb 2026 Adverse events and efficacy data from a phase II VALIANT trial in Asthma released by Upstream Bio