Verekitug - Upstream Biosciences
Alternative Names: ASP-7266; UPB-101Latest Information Update: 27 Mar 2025
At a glance
- Originator Astellas Pharma
- Developer Astellas Pharma; 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
- 12 Mar 2025 Upstream Biosciences completes enrolment in its phase II trial in Nasal polyps (In adults, In the elderly) in USA, Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Spain (SC) (NCT06164704)
- 10 Oct 2024 Upstream Biosciences plans a phase-II trial for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in second half of 2025 (SC), (Upstream Biosciences website, October 2024)
- 09 Sep 2024 Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics data from a phase Ib trial in Asthma released by Upstream Biosciences