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Penicillamine (W12-W60) — Competitive Intelligence Brief
phase 3
Heavy metal chelator / immunomodulator
Copper, heavy metals (non-specific chelation); collagen cross-linking inhibition
Rare disease / Metabolic disorder
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
Penicillamine (W12-W60) (Penicillamine (W12-W60)) — Orphalan. Penicillamine is a chelating agent that binds to heavy metals and promotes their urinary excretion, while also modulating immune responses through effects on collagen cross-linking and T-cell function.
Comparator set
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penicillamine (W12-W60) TARGET | Penicillamine (W12-W60) | Orphalan | phase 3 | Heavy metal chelator / immunomodulator | Copper, heavy metals (non-specific chelation); collagen cross-linking inhibition |
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Sponsor landscape (Heavy metal chelator / immunomodulator class)
- Orphalan · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). Penicillamine (W12-W60) — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/penicillamine-w12-w60. Accessed 2026-05-16.
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