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DE-117 — Competitive Intelligence Brief
phase 3
Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor
ROCK1/ROCK2
Ophthalmology
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
DE-117 (DE-117) — Santen Inc.. DE-117 is a selective rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor that reduces intraocular pressure by improving aqueous humor outflow through the trabecular meshwork and Schlemm's canal.
Comparator set (4 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE-117 TARGET | DE-117 | Santen Inc. | phase 3 | Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor | ROCK1/ROCK2 | |
| Netarsudil Ophthalmic | Netarsudil Ophthalmic | University of the Incarnate Word | marketed | Rho kinase inhibitor | ROCK1/ROCK2, norepinephrine transporter | |
| Eybelis ophthalmic solution 0.002% | Eybelis ophthalmic solution 0.002% | Santen Pharmaceutical Asia Pte. Ltd. | marketed | Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor | ROCK1/ROCK2 | |
| DE-117B Eye Drops | DE-117B Eye Drops | Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | phase 3 | Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor | ROCK1/ROCK2 | |
| DE-117 Ophthalmic Solution | DE-117 Ophthalmic Solution | Santen Inc. | phase 3 | Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor | ROCK1/ROCK2 |
Recent regulatory actions (last 90 days)
Upcoming PDUFA dates (next 180 days)
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Sponsor landscape (Rho kinase (ROCK) inhibitor class)
- Santen Inc. · 3 drugs in this class
- Santen Pharmaceutical Asia Pte. Ltd. · 1 drug in this class
- Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). DE-117 — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/de-117. Accessed 2026-05-13.
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