Pimicotinib - Abbisko Therapeutics
Alternative Names: ABSK-021Latest Information Update: 08 May 2026
At a glance
- Originator Abbisko Therapeutics
- Developer Abbisko Therapeutics; Merck AG; Sperogenix Therapeutics
- Class Amides; Antineoplastics; Ethers; Pyrazoles; Pyridines; Pyrrolidinones; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Macrophage colony-stimulating factor receptor antagonists
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Giant cell tumours
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Registered Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath
- Phase III Solid tumours
- Phase II Graft-versus-host disease; Pancreatic cancer
- No development reported Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Most Recent Events
- 30 Mar 2026 Merck Healthcare KGaA plans a phase II J-MANEUVER trial for Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath (Inoperable/Unresectable) in Germany (PO) in April 2026 (NCT07499362)
- 26 Mar 2026 Phase-II clinical trials in Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath (Inoperable/Unresectable) in Japan (PO) (NCT07499362)
- 13 Jan 2026 Preregistration for Giant cell tumour of tendon sheath (Inoperable/Unresectable, Late-stage disease) in USA (PO)