Research programme: tetrapeptide kappa-opioid receptor agonist- MUSC Foundation for Research Development/Titan Pharmaceuticals
Latest Information Update: 28 Nov 2025
At a glance
- Originator Titan Pharmaceuticals
- Class Antipruritics; Opioid peptides; Skin disorder therapies
- Mechanism of Action Opioid kappa 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
Highest Development Phases
- No development reported Pruritus
Most Recent Events
- 28 Nov 2025 No recent reports of development identified for research development in Pruritus in USA (Parenteral)
- 12 Oct 2021 Titan Pharmaceuticals and MUSC Foundation Research Development agree to co-promote [and co-develop]tetrapeptide kappa-opioid receptor agonist
- 12 Oct 2021 MUSC Foundation Research Development has patent protection for tetrapeptide kappa-opioid receptor agonists in USA, prior to October 2021