Naxtarubicin is the WHO-approved international nonproprietary name for annamycin, Moleculin's next-generation anthracycline candidate in oncology. The program is in clinical development for relapsed/refractory acute myeloid leukemia and soft tissue sarcoma lung metastases, including a pivotal adaptive Phase 3 trial in AML. It remains investigational.
- Drug Class
- Next-generation anthracycline antineoplastic candidate
- Approval Status
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Investigational; in Phase 3 development with FDA Fast Track and Orphan Drug designations
- Mechanism of Action
- Designed anthracycline profile intended to avoid multidrug-resistance mechanisms and reduce cardiotoxicity compared with legacy anthracyclines
Indications
- \Relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML)\
- \Soft tissue sarcoma (STS) lung metastases\