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[14C]Berzosertib

Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany · Phase 1 active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 45/100

[14C]Berzosertib is a ATR kinase inhibitor Small molecule drug developed by Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. It is currently in Phase 1 development. Also known as: M6620.

Berzosertib inhibits ataxia telangiectasia and Rad3-related (ATR) kinase, a key regulator of DNA damage response and cell cycle checkpoints.

Berzosertib is a small molecule. It is being investigated for various indications, including a clinical trial listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Likelihood of approval
12.6% 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).
  • Big-pharma sponsor +3.0pp
    Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is a top-20 pharma sponsor — historical approval rates run ~3pp above average due to scale, regulatory experience, and trial-design quality.
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 name[14C]Berzosertib
Also known asM6620
SponsorMerck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Drug classATR kinase inhibitor
ModalitySmall molecule
PhasePhase 1

Mechanism of action

ATR kinase is activated in response to DNA replication stress and damage. By inhibiting ATR, berzosertib prevents cancer cells from repairing DNA damage and bypassing cell cycle checkpoints, leading to cell death. This mechanism is particularly effective in tumors with existing DNA repair deficiencies.

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

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Frequently asked questions about [14C]Berzosertib

What is [14C]Berzosertib?

[14C]Berzosertib is a ATR kinase inhibitor drug developed by Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.

How does [14C]Berzosertib work?

Berzosertib inhibits ataxia telangiectasia and Rad3-related (ATR) kinase, a key regulator of DNA damage response and cell cycle checkpoints.

Who makes [14C]Berzosertib?

[14C]Berzosertib is developed by Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany (see full Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany pipeline at /company/merck-healthcare-kgaa-darmstadt-germany-an-affiliate-of-merck-kgaa-darmstadt-ger).

Is [14C]Berzosertib also known as anything else?

[14C]Berzosertib is also known as M6620.

What drug class is [14C]Berzosertib in?

[14C]Berzosertib belongs to the ATR kinase inhibitor class. See all ATR kinase inhibitor drugs at /class/atr-kinase-inhibitor.

What development phase is [14C]Berzosertib in?

[14C]Berzosertib is in Phase 1.

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