EP-547 is under clinical development by Escient Pharmaceuticals and currently in Phase I for Hepatitis C. According to GlobalData, Phase I drugs for Hepatitis C have a 65% phase transition success rate (PTSR) indication benchmark for progressing into Phase II. GlobalData’s report assesses how EP-547’s drug-specific PTSR and Likelihood of Approval (LoA) scores compare to the indication benchmarks. Buy the report here.

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EP-547 overview

EP-547 is under developmant for the treatment of cholestatic pruritus due to primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) or primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), uremic pruritis and hepatitis C. It is administered through oral route. It acts by targeting MRGPRX4 (Mas-related G Protein-Coupled Receptor-X4). It was also under development for hepatitis B.

Escient Pharmaceuticals overview

Escient Pharmaceuticals is a pharmaceutical and healthcare company. It develops and commercialize drugs targeting G protein-coupled receptor (GPCRs) for unmet medical needs. The company aims to develop therapies for neuro-immuno-inflammatory and autoreactive diseases. In addition, it’s MrgprX4 and MrgprX2 for treatment of cholestatic and uremic pruritus. It is funded by Osage University Partners, The Column Group and 5AM Ventures, Sanofi Ventures, Cowen, Perceptive Advisors, Redmile Group and Altitude Life Science Ventures. Escient Pharmaceuticals is headquartered in San Diego, California, the US.

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This content was updated on 20 February 2024

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