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Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b

AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals AG · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b is a Pegylated interferon alpha Small molecule drug developed by AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals AG. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Chronic hepatitis C, Chronic hepatitis B. Also known as: AOP2014.

Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b is a modified interferon alpha-2b with extended half-life that activates innate immune responses through interferon-alpha receptor signaling.

Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b is a modified interferon alpha-2b with extended half-life that activates innate immune responses through interferon-alpha receptor signaling. Used for Chronic hepatitis C, Chronic hepatitis B.

Likelihood of approval
58.3% 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).
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 namePegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b
Also known asAOP2014
SponsorAOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals AG
Drug classPegylated interferon alpha
TargetInterferon-alpha receptor (IFNAR)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaVirology/Hepatology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

This drug combines interferon alpha-2b, a cytokine that stimulates antiviral and anti-tumor immune responses, with pegylation and proline modification to improve pharmacokinetics and reduce dosing frequency. The pegylation extends circulating half-life, while the proline modification may enhance stability and reduce immunogenicity. It binds to interferon-alpha receptors on immune cells and hepatocytes to induce antiviral and immunomodulatory effects.

Approved indications

Common side effects

Key clinical trials

Primary sources

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Frequently asked questions about Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b

What is Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b?

Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b is a Pegylated interferon alpha drug developed by AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals AG, indicated for Chronic hepatitis C, Chronic hepatitis B.

How does Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b work?

Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b is a modified interferon alpha-2b with extended half-life that activates innate immune responses through interferon-alpha receptor signaling.

What is Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b used for?

Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b is indicated for Chronic hepatitis C, Chronic hepatitis B.

Who makes Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b?

Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b is developed by AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals AG (see full AOP Orphan Pharmaceuticals AG pipeline at /company/aop-orphan-pharmaceuticals-ag).

Is Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b also known as anything else?

Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b is also known as AOP2014.

What drug class is Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b in?

Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b belongs to the Pegylated interferon alpha class. See all Pegylated interferon alpha drugs at /class/pegylated-interferon-alpha.

What development phase is Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b in?

Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b is in Phase 3.

What are the side effects of Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b?

Common side effects of Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b include Flu-like symptoms (fever, fatigue, myalgia), Hematologic toxicity (thrombocytopenia, neutropenia), Psychiatric effects (depression, anxiety), Thyroid dysfunction, Injection site reactions.

What does Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b target?

Pegylated-Proline-interferon alpha-2b targets Interferon-alpha receptor (IFNAR) and is a Pegylated interferon alpha.

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