ORKA 002
Alternative Names: ORKA 021; ORKA-002; PR-029Latest Information Update: 28 Jan 2026
At a glance
- Originator Paragon Therapeutics
- Developer Oruka Therapeutics; Paragon Therapeutics
- Class Antibodies; Antipsoriatics; Antirheumatics; Immunotherapies; Monoclonal antibodies
- Mechanism of Action Interleukin 17 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 I Psoriasis; Psoriatic arthritis
Most Recent Events
- 12 Jan 2026 Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and adverse events data from a phase I trial in healthy volunteers released by Oruka Therapeutics
- 12 Jan 2026 Oruka Therapeutics plans a phase II trial in Hidradenitis suppurativa in the second half of 2026
- 12 Nov 2025 Oruka Therapeutics plans a phase II trial in Hidradenitis suppurativa (SC)