TransCon CNP

Drug

Drug Profile

TransCon CNP is navepegritide, marketed as YUVIWEL, a once-weekly C-type natriuretic peptide analog approved to increase linear growth in pediatric patients aged 2 years and older with achondroplasia and open epiphyses. The indication is under accelerated approval with confirmatory benefit follow-up required. U.S. initial approval was in 2026.

Drug Class
C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) analog
Approval Status
FDA accelerated approval (Initial U.S. Approval: 2026)
Mechanism of Action
Releases CNP that binds NPR-B, increases cGMP/protein kinase G signaling, inhibits MAPK signaling, antagonizes overactive FGFR3 signaling, and promotes chondrocyte differentiation and skeletal growth.
Brand Names
  • YUVIWEL
Indications
  • \Increase linear growth in pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with achondroplasia and open epiphyses\

Related News

FDA Approves Once-Weekly YUVIWEL for Achondroplasia in Children

The FDA has granted accelerated approval for YUVIWEL (navepegritide), the first once-weekly treatment for children with achondroplasia. Commercial availability is expected in early Q2 2026, with a Rare Pediatric Disease Priority Review Voucher granted.

Related Clinical Trials

NCT ID Title Status Phase
NCT05929807

A Clinical Trial to Investigate Long-term Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Weekly Subcutaneous Doses With TransCon CNP in Children and Adolescents With Achondroplasia

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION PHASE2/PHASE3
NCT05598320

A Clinical Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of TransCon CNP Compared With Placebo in Children With Achondroplasia

COMPLETED PHASE2/PHASE3
NCT05246033

A Dose Escalation Trial Evaluating Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Multiple Subcutaneous Doses of TransCon CNP Administered Once Weekly in Children With Achondroplasia

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING PHASE2
NCT04085523

A Dose Escalation Trial Evaluating Safety, Efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of TransCon CNP Administered Once Weekly in Prepubertal Children With Achondroplasia

COMPLETED PHASE2