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Turimycin A5 (JOSAMYCIN)

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Turimycin A5 (generic name: JOSAMYCIN) is a josamycin drug. It is currently in Phase 3 development.

JOSAMYCIN works by binding to the bacterial ribosome and inhibiting the production of essential proteins.

Turimycin A5, also known as JOSAMYCIN, is a small molecule antibiotic belonging to the josamycin class. It is a macrolide antibiotic that works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death. However, its target and exact mechanism of action are unknown. JOSAMYCIN is not approved by the FDA for any indications, and its commercial status, including patent and generic availability, is unclear. Further research is needed to determine its safety and efficacy.

Likelihood of approval
60.3% vs 58.3% industry baseline
If approved by FDA: likely 2028–2030
Steps remaining: NDA/BLA submission
Confidence: High
Why this estimate
  • Baseline phase 3 → approval rate +58.3pp
    Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
  • Anti-infectives pathway favourability +2.0pp
    Microbiological endpoints + non-inferiority designs raise approval rates above baseline.
Predicted approval windows by jurisdiction (conditional on FDA approval)
Regulator Country Likely year Lag vs FDA
FDA US 2028–2030
EMA EU 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
MHRA GB 2029–2031 +0.7 yr
Health Canada CA 2029–2032 +0.9 yr
TGA AU 2029–2032 +1.2 yr
PMDA JP 2029–2032 +1.5 yr
NMPA CN 2030–2033 +2.3 yr
MFDS KR 2029–2032 +1.4 yr
CDSCO IN 2029–2033 +1.8 yr
ANVISA BR 2030–2033 +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 nameJOSAMYCIN
Drug classjosamycin
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaInfectious Disease
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Imagine your body's cells are like factories that make proteins to keep you healthy. JOSAMYCIN is like a special tool that blocks the factory's machinery, preventing the bacteria from making the proteins they need to survive. This ultimately leads to the death of the bacterial cells.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

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 Turimycin A5

What is Turimycin A5?

Turimycin A5 (JOSAMYCIN) is a josamycin drug.

How does Turimycin A5 work?

JOSAMYCIN works by binding to the bacterial ribosome and inhibiting the production of essential proteins.

What is the generic name of Turimycin A5?

JOSAMYCIN is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Turimycin A5.

What drug class is Turimycin A5 in?

Turimycin A5 belongs to the josamycin class. See all josamycin drugs at /class/josamycin.

What development phase is Turimycin A5 in?

Turimycin A5 is in Phase 3.

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