Enpatoran - Merck KGaA
Alternative Names: M-5049Latest Information Update: 30 Sep 2026
At a glance
- Originator EMD Serono Research & Development Institute; Merck KGaA
- Class Amines; Anti-inflammatories; Antivirals; Nitriles; Piperidines; Quinolines; Skin disorder therapies; Small molecules; Urologics
- Mechanism of Action Toll-like receptor 7 antagonists; Toll-like receptor 8 antagonists
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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
- Phase III Cutaneous lupus erythematosus; Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Phase II COVID-19 pneumonia
- Phase I Renal failure
- No development reported Immunological disorders; Unspecified
Most Recent Events
- 25 Sep 2026 EMD Serono Research & Development Institute plans a phase III Elowen-LTE trial for Systemic lupus erythematosus and Cutaneous lupus erythematosus in USA and Germany (PO) in October 2026 (NCT07840287)
- 08 Jul 2026 Enpatoran - Merck KGaA receives Breakthrough Therapy status for Systemic lupus erythematosus in USA
- 06 Jun 2026 Efficacy and adverse events data from a phase II trial in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus presented at the 27th Annual Congress of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR-2026)