Research programme: RNAi therapeutics - Alexion AstraZencea Rare Disease/Dicerna Pharmaceuticals
Alternative Names: DCR-COMP3; DCR-COMP4; GalXC RNAi moleculesLatest Information Update: 28 Nov 2022
At a glance
- Originator Alexion Pharmaceuticals; Dicerna Pharmaceuticals
- Developer Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease; Dicerna Pharmaceuticals
- Class Hepatoprotectants; Small interfering RNA
- Mechanism of Action Complement activation inhibitors; RNA interference
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- No development reported Liver disorders
Most Recent Events
- 28 Nov 2022 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Liver-disorders in USA (SC)
- 28 Dec 2021 Dicerna Pharmaceuticals has been acquired by Novo Nordisk
- 21 Jul 2021 Alexion Pharmaceuticals has been acquired by AstraZeneca and changed its name to Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease