LW 231
Alternative Names: LW-231Latest Information Update: 21 Oct 2025
At a glance
- Originator Longwood Biopharma
- Class Antivirals; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action CGAS protein modulators; Nucleocapsid protein 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
- Available For Licensing Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase I/II Hepatitis B
Most Recent Events
- 02 Oct 2025 Phase-I/II clinical trials in Hepatitis B (Treatment-naive) in China (PO) (NCT07179575)
- 18 Sep 2025 Longwood Biopharma plans a phase I/II trial for Hepatitis B (Treatment-naive) in China (PO, Tablet) (NCT07179575)
- 04 Jan 2024 LW 231 is available for licensing as of 04 Jan 2024. https://www.lwbpsh.com/en/research (Longwood Biopharma website, January 2024)