Iguratimod is a Small Molecule owned by FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical, and is involved in 3 clinical trials, which were completed.
Iguratimod is a selective inhibitor of cyclo-oxygenase-2 (COX-2), and inhibits the production of interleukin-1 (IL-1), IL-6, IL-8 and tumour necrosis factor. The joint targeted effector mechanism of the classical model is probably quite complex, involving T-cell stimulation of synovial cells, T-cell independent mesenchymal activation, and an arthritogenic effect in which antibodies bind to cartilage. The proinflammatory cytokines, mainly TNF-a, IL-1beta and IL-6, are considered powerful targets in the treatment of RA. Iguratimod could reduce immunoglobulin production by acting directly on B lymphocytes in both mice and humans, despite having no notable action on B-lymphocyte proliferation. Methotrexate is an antimetabolite. It interferes with the way cells utilize essential nutrients. As a result, methotrexate inhibits the activity of the immune system, consequently reducing inflammation. The drug candidate further acts by suppression of nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB) activation without blocking NF-kB inhibitor a (IkBa) degradation thereby suppresses lymphocyte proliferation, immunoglobulin production and production of inflammatory cytokines. As a cytotoxic drug it may slow the rapid growth of cells in the synovial membrane that lines the joints.
The revenue for Iguratimod is expected to reach a total of $307m through 2036. This change impacts the valuation of this asset and is an important factor to understand the current value of the drug in a clinical process. View the complete picture with the Iguratimod NPV Report.
Iguratimod is originated and owned by FUJIFILM Toyama Chemical. Eisai is the other company associated in development or marketing of Iguratimod.
Iguratimod Overview
Iguratimod (Kolbet, Careram) is a methane-sulfonanilide derivative acts as disease- modifying anti-rheumatic agent. It is formulated as film coated tablets for oral route of administration. It is indicated for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
It was also under development for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in South Korea and South Africa.
Eisai Overview
Eisai is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, including prescription medicines, OTC drugs and generics. The company’s franchise areas in research include neurology and oncology. Eisai’s major products include Pariet/AcipHex, a proton pump inhibitor; Aricept, an anti-Alzheimer agent; perampanel, Halaven, an anti-cancer agent; Fycompa tablets for the treatment of epilepsy and peripheral neuropathy. Eisai has production plants in Japan, the UK, China and India and laboratories in Japan, the US and the UK; operations in the Americas, Asia and Latin America, EMEA and Oceania with overseas sales offices in the US, Germany, France, China and South Korea. Eisai is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
The company reported revenues of (Yen) JPY756,226 million for the fiscal year ended March 2022 (FY2022), an increase of 17.1% over FY2021. In FY2022, the company’s operating margin was 7.1%, compared to an operating margin of 8% in FY2021. In FY2022, the company recorded a net margin of 6.3%, compared to a net margin of 6.5% in FY2021.
The company reported revenues of JPY174,364 million for the second quarter ended September 2022, a decrease of 5.4% over the previous quarter.
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