Verekitug - Upstream Biosciences
Alternative Names: ASP-7266; UPB-101Latest Information Update: 26 Jun 2025
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
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; Nasal polyps; Rhinosinusitis
Most Recent Events
- 21 May 2025 Upstream Bio initiates a phase II VALOUR trial for Asthma in USA (SC) (NCT06966479)
- 20 May 2025 Upstream Bio plans a phase IIb trial for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Treatment-experienced) in August 2025 (SC, Injection) (NCT06981078)
- 06 May 2025 Upstream Bio plans to initiate phase II VALOUR long-term extension study in Asthma in June 2025 (SC, Injection) (NCT06966479)