Last reviewed · How we verify

PEG-Asparaginase

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute · FDA-approved active Small molecule ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 5/100

PEG-Asparaginase is a Small molecule drug developed by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. It is currently FDA-approved. Also known as: Oncaspar, Pegaspargase, Polyethylene Glycol Conjugated L-asparaginase-H, Oncaspar®.

PEG-Asparaginase is an enzyme used in the treatment of various types of leukemia, including T-cell Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. It works by hydrolyzing the amino acid asparagine, which is necessary for the growth of certain cancer cells.

At a glance

Generic namePEG-Asparaginase
Also known asOncaspar, Pegaspargase, Polyethylene Glycol Conjugated L-asparaginase-H, Oncaspar®, PEG-L-asparaginase
SponsorDana-Farber Cancer Institute
ModalitySmall molecule
PhaseFDA-approved

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

Every claim on this page is sourced from regulatory or scientific primary sources. See our editorial policy for full methodology.

SourceUsed for
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

Competitive intelligence

For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:

Frequently asked questions about PEG-Asparaginase

What is PEG-Asparaginase?

PEG-Asparaginase is a Small molecule drug developed by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Who makes PEG-Asparaginase?

PEG-Asparaginase is developed and marketed by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (see full Dana-Farber Cancer Institute pipeline at /company/dana-farber-cancer-institute).

Is PEG-Asparaginase also known as anything else?

PEG-Asparaginase is also known as Oncaspar, Pegaspargase, Polyethylene Glycol Conjugated L-asparaginase-H, Oncaspar®, PEG-L-asparaginase.

What development phase is PEG-Asparaginase in?

PEG-Asparaginase is FDA-approved (marketed).

Related

Primary sources · FDA · ClinicalTrials.gov · EMA · SEC EDGAR · ChEMBL · Wikidata · full sourcing