Research programme: amurin peptides based therapeutics - ContraFect
Latest Information Update: 25 Apr 2024
At a glance
- Originator ContraFect
- Class Antibacterials; Peptides
- Mechanism of Action Cell wall 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
- Discontinued Gram-negative infections
Most Recent Events
- 04 Dec 2023 Discontinued - Preclinical for Gram-negative infections in USA (unspecified route) as ContraFect filed for voluntary bankruptcy under chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy code
- 29 May 2021 ContraFect announces intension to file IND submission for Amurin peptides candidate for broad spectrum gram-negative infections in second half of 2021
- 30 Mar 2021 Preclinical trials in Gram-negative infections in USA by March 2021