Salanersen - Biogen/Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Alternative Names: BIIB-115; ION-306Latest Information Update: 24 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Ionis Pharmaceuticals
- Developer Biogen; Ionis Pharmaceuticals
- Class Antisense oligonucleotides
- Mechanism of Action RNA interference; Survival of motor neuron 2 protein expression stimulants
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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
- Phase III Spinal muscular atrophy
Most Recent Events
- 11 Mar 2026 Efficacy, adverse event and pharmacodynamics data from a phase I trial in Spinal muscular atrophy released by Biogen
- 11 Mar 2026 Biogen plans a phase III SOLAR trial for Spinal muscular atrophy (In adolescents, In adults) in unknown location (Intrathecal, Injection) in Q2 2026 (NCT07444476)
- 03 Mar 2026 Biogen plans a phase III STELLAR-2 trial for Spinal muscular atrophy (Treatment experienced, In neonates, In infants) in unknown location (Intrathecal, Injection) in September 2026 (NCT07444450)