ORKA 001
Alternative Names: ORKA-001; ORKA-021; PR-035Latest Information Update: 11 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Paragon Therapeutics
- Developer Oruka Therapeutics; Paragon Therapeutics
- Class Antibodies; Antipsoriatics; Immunotherapies; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action Interleukin-23 subunit p19 inhibitors
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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 II Plaque psoriasis
Most Recent Events
- 23 Feb 2026 Oruka Therapeutics initiates a phase II open-label extension trial for Plaque psoriasis in USA, Canada (SC, Injection) (NCT07449702)
- 03 Dec 2025 Oruka Therapeutics initiates enrolment in the phase IIb EVERLAST-B trial for Plaque psoriasis in USA (SC, Injection) (NCT07290569)
- 17 Sep 2025 Oruka Therapeutics plans a phase IIb EVERLAST-B trial for Plaque psoriasis in first half of 2026