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plitidepsin

plitidepsin (APLIDIN) is a elongation factor 1-alpha 2 inhibitor.

EMA: application withdrawn Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01) L01
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 2
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Drug details — plitidepsin
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
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Patents
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Programs
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Quick answer

plitidepsin (APLIDIN) is a elongation factor 1-alpha 2 inhibitor.

Key facts

INN plitidepsin
Brand APLIDIN
Mechanism Elongation factor 1-alpha 2 inhibitor
Target Elongation factor 1-alpha 2
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L01)
ATC code L01

Mechanism of action

Elongation factor 1-alpha 2 inhibitor

Primary target: Elongation factor 1-alpha 2

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA application withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. THALASSA 2.0 Phase 2 · MEDA Pharma GmbH · post-COVID-19 Condition (PCC)
  2. HV-APL-A-001-24 Phase 1 · Anaxis Pharma · Virus diseases

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Frequently asked questions

What is plitidepsin?

plitidepsin (APLIDIN) is a elongation factor 1-alpha 2 inhibitor.

What is the brand name for plitidepsin?

APLIDIN is a marketed brand name for plitidepsin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.