Napazimone - KT&G Life Sciences
Alternative Names: KL 1333; KL 1333D; KL 1333MLatest Information Update: 02 Apr 2026
At a glance
- Originator KT&G Life Sciences
- Developer Abliva; Yungjin Pharm Co
- Class 3-ring heterocyclic compounds; Alkanes; Benzimidazoles; Ketones; Naphthoquinones; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide modulators
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - MELAS syndrome; Mitochondrial disorders
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/III Mitochondrial disorders
- No development reported Diabetes mellitus
Most Recent Events
- 12 Mar 2026 Pharming Group NV anticipates potential approval of Napazimone for Mitochondrial disorders in USA by end of 2028
- 15 Dec 2024 Efficacy data from the phase II/III FALCON trial in Mitochondrial disorders released by Abliva
- 19 Jul 2024 Adverse events data from the phase II/III FALCON trial in Mitochondrial disorders released by Abliva