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ASP0456

Astellas Pharma Inc · Phase 2 active Small molecule

ASP0456 is a small molecule inhibitor of the CDK9 enzyme.

ASP0456 is a small molecule inhibitor of the CDK9 enzyme. Used for Relapsed or refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, Relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.

At a glance

Generic nameASP0456
Also known aslinaclotide, Linaclotide
SponsorAstellas Pharma Inc
Drug classCDK9 inhibitor
TargetCDK9
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

CDK9 inhibition is a strategy to block the transcriptional elongation process, which is crucial for the proliferation of cancer cells. By inhibiting CDK9, ASP0456 aims to suppress the growth of cancer cells and induce apoptosis.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

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