A phase I clinical proof-of-concept evaluation of EPF-001 to demonstrate the efficacy and safety in humans
Latest Information Update: 07 Apr 2026
At a glance
- Drugs EPF 001 (Primary)
- Indications Beta-thalassaemia; Sickle cell anaemia
- Focus Adverse reactions; Proof of concept
- Sponsors EpiFrontier Therapeutics
Most Recent Events
- 07 Apr 2026 New trial record
- 25 Mar 2026 According to EpiFrontier Therapeutics media release, the company announced its award of up to $32 million in non-dilutive funding from the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED). The grant will advance the clinical development of EPF-001, a novel small molecule G9a inhibitor designed to increase fetal hemoglobin expression in patients with sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia.