Research programme: small molecule SMO inhibitors - Dark Blue Therapeutics
Alternative Names: SMO - Dark Blue TherapeuticsLatest Information Update: 05 Mar 2026
At a glance
- Originator Dark Blue Therapeutics
- Class Antineoplastics; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Smoothened receptor antagonists
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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
- Research Basal cell cancer; Oesophageal cancer; Pancreatic cancer
Most Recent Events
- 24 Feb 2026 Early research in Basal cell cancer in United Kingdom (unspecified route) before February 2026 (Dark Blue Therapeutics pipeline, February 2026)
- 24 Feb 2026 Early research in Oesophageal cancer in United Kingdom (unspecified route) before February 2026 (Dark Blue Therapeutics pipeline, February 2026)
- 24 Feb 2026 Early research in Pancreatic cancer in United Kingdom (unspecified route) before February 2026 (Dark Blue Therapeutics pipeline, February 2026)