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Dex 21-P

Quince Therapeutics S.p.A. · Phase 2 active Small molecule Under review

Dex 21-P is a Glucocorticoid receptor antagonist Small molecule drug developed by Quince Therapeutics S.p.A.. It is currently in Phase 2 development for Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Also known as: Dexamethasone 21-phosphate.

Dex 21-P is a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist.

Dex 21-P is a small molecule. It is being studied in clinical trials for various types of leukemia, including Recurrent Acute Leukemia, Recurrent B Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, and Recurrent Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia.

Likelihood of approval
16.3% vs 15.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2031–2034
Steps remaining: Phase 3 → NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: Medium
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 2 → approval rate +15.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 2 drugs reach approval ~15.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Immunology slight uplift +1.0pp
    Mature endpoint landscape (ACR, DAS28, PASI) makes immunology approvals slightly more predictable.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2031–2034
EMA EU 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2032–2035 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2032–2036 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2032–2036 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2032–2036 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2033–2037 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2032–2036 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2032–2037 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2033–2037 +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 nameDex 21-P
Also known asDexamethasone 21-phosphate
SponsorQuince Therapeutics S.p.A.
Drug classGlucocorticoid receptor antagonist
TargetGlucocorticoid receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaRheumatology
PhasePhase 2

Mechanism of action

It works by inhibiting the action of glucocorticoids, which are steroid hormones that can cause inflammation and suppress the immune system. This can help reduce inflammation and prevent the immune system from attacking healthy tissues.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Dex 21-P

What is Dex 21-P?

Dex 21-P is a Glucocorticoid receptor antagonist drug developed by Quince Therapeutics S.p.A., indicated for Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

How does Dex 21-P work?

Dex 21-P is a glucocorticoid receptor antagonist.

What is Dex 21-P used for?

Dex 21-P is indicated for Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Who makes Dex 21-P?

Dex 21-P is developed by Quince Therapeutics S.p.A. (see full Quince Therapeutics S.p.A. pipeline at /company/quince-therapeutics-s-p-a).

Is Dex 21-P also known as anything else?

Dex 21-P is also known as Dexamethasone 21-phosphate.

What drug class is Dex 21-P in?

Dex 21-P belongs to the Glucocorticoid receptor antagonist class. See all Glucocorticoid receptor antagonist drugs at /class/glucocorticoid-receptor-antagonist.

What development phase is Dex 21-P in?

Dex 21-P is in Phase 2.

What are the side effects of Dex 21-P?

Common side effects of Dex 21-P include Nausea, Headache, Diarrhea, Fatigue.

What does Dex 21-P target?

Dex 21-P targets Glucocorticoid receptor and is a Glucocorticoid receptor antagonist.

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