Research programme: small molecule glial cell line derived neurotrophic factor mimetics- GeneCode
Alternative Names: Small molecule GDNF mimetics - GeneCode; Small molecule glial cell line – derived neurotrophic factor mimetics - GeneCodeLatest Information Update: 24 Dec 2021
At a glance
- Originator GeneCode
- Developer GeneCode; University of Helsinki
- Class Antiparkinsonians; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor modulators; Proto-oncogene protein c-ret modulators
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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 Parkinson's disease; Unspecified
Most Recent Events
- 16 Dec 2021 Argobio and GeneCode agree to develop small molecule glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor mimetics for Parkinson's disease and other indications
- 16 Dec 2021 GeneCode and the University of Helsinki has patent protection for a series of small molecule glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor mimetics
- 16 Dec 2021 Early research in Parkinson's disease in Estonia and Finland (PO)