ARQ 234
Alternative Names: ARQ-234; DS-234Latest Information Update: 01 Sep 2025
At a glance
- Originator Ducentis BioTherapeutics
- Class Anti-inflammatories; Recombinant fusion proteins; Skin disorder therapies
- Mechanism of Action CD200R1 protein stimulants
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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
- Preclinical Atopic dermatitis
Most Recent Events
- 31 Jul 2025 Arcutis Biotherapeutics files an IND application for ARQ 234 for Atopic dermatitis
- 14 Aug 2024 Arcutis Biotherapeutics plans to file an IND application for Atopic dermatitis in 2025
- 17 Mar 2023 Arcutis Biotherapeutics has patents pending for ARQ 234 and other CD200 mutant proteins in Brazil, Canada, Europe, Hong Kong, India, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore