VX 668
Alternative Names: VX-668Latest Information Update: 29 Mar 2024
At a glance
- Originator Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- Class Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Alpha 1-antitrypsin 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
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase I Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
Most Recent Events
- 13 Feb 2024 Vertex Pharmaceuticals completes a phase-I trial in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (In volunteers) in USA (NCT05727800)
- 19 Feb 2023 VX 668 is available for licensing as of 19 Feb 2023. https://www.vrtx.com/our-science/partner-with-us/
- 19 Feb 2023 Early research in Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency in USA (Unspecified route) (Vertex Pharmaceuticals pipeline, February 2023)