Synonyms: AJM-300 | AJM300 | Carogra®
carotegrast methyl is an approved drug
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Carotegrast methyl (AJM300) is an orally administered esterified prodrug α4 integrin inhibitor/antagonist that was developed by EA Pharma for anti-inflammatory potential [1].
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Summary of Clinical Use |
AJM300 was advanced to Phase 3 clinical evaluation in patients with active ulcerative colitis (see NCT03531892). The safety and efficacy of AJM300 was first reported in 2015, with results from a Phase 2a study in Japan [5]. First approval was granted in Japan (March 2022) for the treatment of mesalazine-insensitive moderate ulcerative colitis. |
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Clinical Trial ID | Title | Type | Source | Comment | References |
NCT03531892 | A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of AJM300 in Participants With Active Ulcerative Colitis | Phase 3 Interventional | Eisai Inc. |