Zilganersen - Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Alternative Names: ION-1166998 (free acid); ION-1166998 (sodiated); ION-373; ION1166998Latest Information Update: 26 Sep 2025
At a glance
- Originator Ionis Pharmaceuticals
- Class Antisense oligonucleotides
- Mechanism of Action Glial fibrillary acidic protein expression 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
- Phase II/III Alexander disease
Most Recent Events
- 22 Sep 2025 Ionis Pharmaceuticals plans to submit a New drug application (NDA) for Alexander disease to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in Q1 2026
- 22 Sep 2025 Efficacy and adverse events data from a phase II/III trial in Alexander disease released by Ionis Pharmaceuticals
- 22 Sep 2025 Ionis Pharmaceuticals plans a Expanded Access Program (EAP) for Alexander disease in USA