AKV 9
Alternative Names: AKV-9; NU 9Latest Information Update: 14 May 2025
At a glance
- Originator Northwestern University
- Developer AKAVA Therapeutics; Northwestern University
- Class Antidementias; Cyclohexanes; Neuroprotectants; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Protein aggregation inhibitors
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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 Alzheimer's disease; Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Motor neuron disease
Most Recent Events
- 06 May 2025 Akava Therapeutics plans a phase I trial for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (In Volunteers) (PO)
- 17 Dec 2024 Pharmacodynamics data from a preclinical studies in Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis released by Akava Therapeutics
- 03 Jul 2023 The US FDA approves IND application for AKV 9 in Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis