Research programme: antibacterials - Acurx Pharmaceuticals
Alternative Names: Antibacterial agents - Acurx Pharmaceuticals; Antibiotics - Acurx Pharmaceuticals; CCP3; Multi-drug resistant antibacterials - Acurx PharmaceuticalsLatest Information Update: 18 Aug 2026
At a glance
- Originator Acurx Pharmaceuticals
- Class Antibacterials; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action DNA polymerase III inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
No
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Preclinical Skin and soft tissue infections
- No development reported Gram-positive infections; Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections; Streptococcal infections; Vancomycin-resistant enterococcal infections
Most Recent Events
- 12 Aug 2026 Acurx Pharmaceuticals has patent protection forDNA polymerase III inhibitors in Japan and Mexico
- 15 Apr 2026 9463640 - Patent Information added
- 30 Mar 2026 Acurx Pharma has patent protection for DNA Polymerase IIIC inhibitors including compositions-of-matter, methods of use, and pharmaceutical compositions in Korea