MK 7602
Alternative Names: MK-7602Latest Information Update: 11 Mar 2025
At a glance
- Originator Merck Sharp & Dohme; Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
- Developer Merck Sharp & Dohme
- Class Antimalarials
- Mechanism of Action Aspartic endopeptidase 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
- Phase I Malaria
Most Recent Events
- 10 Feb 2025 Phase-I clinical trials in Malaria (Combination therapy, In volunteers) in USA (PO) (NCT06797674)
- 28 Jan 2025 Merck Sharp & Dohme plans a phase I trial (In volunteers) (PO, Capsule) in February 2025 (NCT06797674)
- 18 Apr 2024 Phase-I clinical trials in Malaria (In volunteers) in Australia (PO) (NCT06294912)