Research programme: ULK small molecule inhibitors - Erasca
Alternative Names: ERAS-5; ERAS-5 programme - ErascaLatest Information Update: 09 May 2023
At a glance
- Originator LifeArc
- Developer Erasca
- Class Antineoplastics; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Autophagy-related protein-1 homolog inhibitors; Ulk2 protein 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
- Research Solid tumours
Most Recent Events
- 31 Dec 2022 Erasca has patent pending for ULK1 and ULK2 inhibitors, their preparation and method of use
- 31 Dec 2022 Erasca has worldwide protection for ULK1 and ULK2 inhibitors, their preparation and method of use
- 02 Sep 2021 Erasca in-licenses inhibitors of ULK1 and ULK2 from LifeArc for the treatment of cancer