Diranersen - Biogen
Alternative Names: BIIB 080; IONIS BIIB4RX; IONIS MAPTRx; IONIS-MAPTRX; ISIS 814907Latest Information Update: 02 Jul 2026
At a glance
- Originator Ionis Pharmaceuticals
- Developer Biogen; Ionis Pharmaceuticals
- Class Antidementias; Antisense oligonucleotides; Neuroprotectants
- Mechanism of Action Gene silencing; Tau protein expression inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Alzheimer's disease
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 Alzheimer's disease
Most Recent Events
- 29 Jun 2026 Biogen Plans to advance phase III Trial of Diranersen for Alzheimer’s Disease
- 14 May 2026 Efficacy and adverse events data from a phase II trial in Alzheimer's disease released by Biogen
- 05 Mar 2026 Biogen completes phase I trial (In volunteers) (Intrathecal, Injection) in the USA (NCT06454721)