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Deoxycoformycin

Boston Medical Center · Phase 1 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026

Deoxycoformycin is a Small molecule drug developed by Boston Medical Center. It is currently in Phase 1 development for Hairy cell leukemia. Also known as: pentostatin, dCF.

Deoxycoformycin, also known as pentostatin, is a small molecule inhibitor of the enzyme adenosine deaminase. It is used as an anticancer chemotherapeutic drug, primarily in the treatment of various types of lymphoma and leukemia.

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 nameDeoxycoformycin
Also known aspentostatin, dCF
SponsorBoston Medical Center
TargetAdenosine deaminase, Adenosine deaminase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaOncology
PhasePhase 1

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Deoxycoformycin

What is Deoxycoformycin?

Deoxycoformycin is a Small molecule drug developed by Boston Medical Center, indicated for Hairy cell leukemia.

What is Deoxycoformycin used for?

Deoxycoformycin is indicated for Hairy cell leukemia.

Who makes Deoxycoformycin?

Deoxycoformycin is developed by Boston Medical Center (see full Boston Medical Center pipeline at /company/boston-medical-center).

Is Deoxycoformycin also known as anything else?

Deoxycoformycin is also known as pentostatin, dCF.

What development phase is Deoxycoformycin in?

Deoxycoformycin is in Phase 1.

What does Deoxycoformycin target?

Deoxycoformycin targets Adenosine deaminase, Adenosine deaminase.

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