Drug Profile

Research programme: galectin inhibitors - Crescent Biopharma

Alternative Names: Galectin-3 inhibitors; Galectins 1, 3 & 9 antagonists - Crescent Biopharma

Latest Information Update: 17 Jun 2025

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At a glance

Originator GlycoMimetics
Developer Crescent Biopharma
Class Anti-inflammatories; Antifibrotics; Antineoplastics; Small molecules
Mechanism of Action Galectin 1 inhibitors; Galectin 3 inhibitors; Galectin inhibitors

Orphan Drug Status

Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

No
New Molecular Entity Yes

No development reported Cancer; Cardiovascular disorders; Fibrosis; Inflammation

16 Jun 2025 GlycoMimetics has merged with Crescent Biopharma to form Crescent Biopharma
28 Jun 2023 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Cancer in USA
28 Jun 2023 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Fibrosis in USA

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