Mufemilast - Tianjin Hemay Pharmaceutical
Alternative Names: Hemay 005; Phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4) inhibitors - Tianjin Hemay BiotechLatest Information Update: 06 Jan 2026
At a glance
- Originator Tianjin Hemay Pharmaceutical
- Developer Ganzhou Hemay Pharmaceutical; Tianjin Hemay Pharmaceutical
- Class 2 ring heterocyclic compounds; Acetamides; Anti-inflammatories; Antipsoriatics; Ketones; Phenyl ethers; Pyrroles; Skin disorder therapies; Small molecules; Sulfones; Thiophenes
- Mechanism of Action Type 4 cyclic nucleotide phosphodiesterase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Behcet's syndrome
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Registered Plaque psoriasis
- Phase III Behcet's syndrome
- Phase II Ankylosing spondylitis; Atopic dermatitis; Ulcerative colitis
- Phase I Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Psoriasis
Most Recent Events
- 01 Jan 2026 Ganzhou Hemay Pharmaceutical plans a phase II trial for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in China (PO) (NCT07314242)
- 30 Sep 2025 Registered for Plaque psoriasis in China (PO)
- 03 Jun 2025 Anhui Hemay Pharmaceutical completes phase I trial in Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (In volunteers) in China (PO) (NCT06908642)