PL 9643
Alternative Names: PL-9643Latest Information Update: 20 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator Palatin Technologies
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Eye disorder therapies; Peptides
- Mechanism of Action Melanocortin type 1 receptor agonists; Melanocortin type 5 receptor agonists
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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
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Dry eyes
- Preclinical Diabetic retinopathy
- No development reported Retinal disorders
Most Recent Events
- 31 Jan 2026 Palatin Technologies enters into a sublicense agreement with Altanispac Labs for PL 9643 for Dry eyes
- 28 Oct 2025 No recent reports of development identified for preclinical development in Retinal-disorders in USA (Ophthalmic, Drops)
- 29 Apr 2025 Palatin Technologies plans a phase III MELODY-2 in Dry eyes in the second half of 2025 (Ophthalmic)