ESK 001
Alternative Names: ESK-001Latest Information Update: 06 Sep 2024
At a glance
- Originator Esker Therapeutics
- Developer Alumis
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Antipsoriatics; Eye disorder therapies; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action TYK2 kinase inhibitors
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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 III Psoriasis
- Phase II Systemic lupus erythematosus; Uveitis
- Preclinical Autoimmune disorders
Most Recent Events
- 13 Aug 2024 Alumis terminates the phase-II OPTYK-1 trial in Uveitis in USA based on interim efficacy data that did not meet the Sponsor's criteria (PO), (NCT05953688),
- 29 Jul 2024 Phase-III ONWARD clinical program in Psoriasis (PO)
- 29 Jul 2024 Efficacy and adverse event data from a phase II OLE trials in Psoriasis released by Alumis