RG 6496
Alternative Names: RG-6496Latest Information Update: 11 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator Ionis Pharmaceuticals
- Developer Roche
- Class Antisense oligonucleotides; Neuroprotectants
- Mechanism of Action Huntingtin 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
Highest Development Phases
- Phase I Huntington's disease
Most Recent Events
- 29 Jan 2026 RG 6496 licensed to Roche (Roche pipeline, January 2026)
- 19 Nov 2025 Phase-I clinical trials in Huntington's disease in New Zealand (Intrathecal) (NCT07246941)