Netarsudil mesylate is a Small Molecule owned by Aerie Pharmaceuticals, and is involved in 23 clinical trials, of which 21 were completed, 1 is ongoing, and 1 is planned.

AR-13324 works by inhibiting rho kinase (ROCK) and nor-epinephrine transporter (NET). It works by lowering intraocular pressure by increasing outflow by relaxing the trabecular mesh-work. It improves blood flow to the optic nerve and prevents the cell death. Rho-kinase is an important downstream regulator of Rho-GTPase proteins, which are known to play a role in many cellular functions, including proliferation and apoptosis. Norepinephrine works as a free base and produces a significant fall in intraocular pressure and resistance to outflow. The drug candidate exhibit therapeutic intervention in the treatment of the disease by reducing damage to the optic nerve thereby preventing loss of vision or blindness. In addition AR-13324 suppresses the activity of profibrotic proteins – TGF-beta 2 and CTGF – on trabecular meshwork cells reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) in the eye. Apart from anti-fibrotic activity, the drug candidate may increase the perfusion of the trabecular meshwork with aqueous humor there by affecting the overall health of the trabecular meshwork, a tissue that helps maintain normal pressure in the eye.

The revenue for Netarsudil mesylate is expected to reach a total of $1.6bn through 2038. 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 Netarsudil mesylate NPV Report.

Netarsudil mesylate was originated by Duke University and is currently owned by Aerie Pharmaceuticals. Santen Pharmaceutical is the other company associated in development or marketing of Netarsudil mesylate.

Netarsudil mesylate Overview

Netarsudil mesylate (Rhopressa, Rhokiinsa) acts as an Antiglaucomas agent. It is formulated as drops solution for ophthalmic route of administration. It is indicated for the reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (iop) in adult patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

The drug candidate is under development for the treatment of corneal edema associated with Fuchs Dystrophy, ocular hypertension and open-angle glaucoma.

Aerie Pharmaceuticals Overview

Aerie Pharmaceuticals (Aerie) is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes therapies for the treatment of patients with open-angle glaucoma, ocular surface diseases and retinal diseases. The company’s product comprise rhopressa, a once-daily eye drop that is used for the reduction of intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension; and roclatan, a fixed-dose combination of rhopressa and latanoprost. Aerie works in partnership with other pharma companies and universities for drug discovery technologies. The company has presence in the US, UK and Ireland. Aerie is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the US.

The company reported revenues of (US Dollars) US$194.1 million for the fiscal year ended December 2021 (FY2021), compared to a revenue of US$83.1 million in FY2020. The operating loss of the company was US$46.4 million in FY2021, compared to an operating loss of US$155.7 million in FY2020. The net loss of the company was US$74.8 million in FY2021, compared to a net loss of US$183.1 million in FY2020. The company reported revenues of US$33.3 million for the second quarter ended June 2022, an increase of 11.7% over the previous quarter.

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  • Netarsudil mesylate
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  • Ophthalmic
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  • Ophthalmology
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