Small molecule · Inhibitor of PIKfyve (phosphatidylinositol-3-phosphate 5-kinase) (PIKFYVE) · developed by IRulya Therapeutics
Apilimod is an oral small-molecule inhibitor of the lipid kinase PIKfyve, supplied as apilimod dimesylate capsules. By inhibiting PIKfyve it disrupts PIKfyve-mediated signaling and suppresses Toll-like receptor-induced production of IL-12 and IL-23. It is being studied in COVID-19 and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
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| Trial | Phase | Condition | Status | Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05163886 | Phase 2 | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis | Completed | IRLA |
| NCT04446377 | Phase 2 | COVID-19 Disease | Completed | IRLA |
Trials of the companies BioRadar tracks, from ClinicalTrials.gov, most advanced phase first.
ALSAmyotrophic Lateral SclerosisCOVID-19 Disease
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