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131I-TM-601

TransMolecular · Phase 1 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 40/100

131I-TM-601 is a Radiopharmaceutical Small molecule drug developed by TransMolecular. It is currently in Phase 1 development.

A radioiodinated synthetic peptide that binds to tumor cells for targeted delivery of radiation therapy.

131I-TM-601 is a treatment being studied for glioma, brain neoplasm, malignant glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, and GBM. It is administered intracavitary in a Phase I/II study to assess its safety and tolerability in adult patients with recurrent high-grade glioma.

Likelihood of approval
9.6% vs 9.6% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2033–2036
Steps remaining: Phase 2 → Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 1 → approval rate +9.6pp
    Industry-wide phase 1 drugs reach approval ~9.6% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2033–2036
EMA EU 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2034–2037 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2034–2038 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2034–2038 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2034–2038 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2035–2039 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2034–2038 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2034–2039 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2035–2039 +2.3 yr

Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).

Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.

At a glance

Generic name131I-TM-601
SponsorTransMolecular
Drug classRadiopharmaceutical
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 1

Mechanism of action

131I-TM-601 consists of a synthetic chlorotoxin-like peptide labeled with radioactive iodine-131. The peptide component binds selectively to certain tumor cells, particularly gliomas, allowing targeted delivery of beta radiation to malignant tissue while sparing normal cells.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about 131I-TM-601

What is 131I-TM-601?

131I-TM-601 is a Radiopharmaceutical drug developed by TransMolecular.

How does 131I-TM-601 work?

A radioiodinated synthetic peptide that binds to tumor cells for targeted delivery of radiation therapy.

Who makes 131I-TM-601?

131I-TM-601 is developed by TransMolecular (see full TransMolecular pipeline at /company/transmolecular).

What drug class is 131I-TM-601 in?

131I-TM-601 belongs to the Radiopharmaceutical class. See all Radiopharmaceutical drugs at /class/radiopharmaceutical.

What development phase is 131I-TM-601 in?

131I-TM-601 is in Phase 1.

Related

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