Elsunersen - Praxis-Precision-Medicines
Alternative Names: PRAX-222Latest Information Update: 26 Jun 2026
At a glance
- Originator Praxis Precision Medicines
- Class Antiepileptic drugs; Antisense oligonucleotides
- Mechanism of Action Gene silencing; SCN2A protein expression inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Epilepsy
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 III Epilepsy
Most Recent Events
- 22 Jun 2026 Elsunersen - Praxis-Precision-Medicines receives Breakthrough Therapy status for Epilepsy in USA
- 06 Apr 2026 Efficacy and adverse events data from a phase I/II EMBRAVE trial in Epilepsy released by Praxis Precision Medicines
- 12 Jan 2026 Praxis-Precision-Medicines announces intention to submit NDA to US FDA for Epilepsy in 2027