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AON-D21

Development stage
Phase 2
Lead developer
Aptarion Biotech
Modality
RNA Aptamers → RNA Therapeutics → Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, MicroRNA (miRNA) → Small RNA Therapeutics → RNA Therapeutics → Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, Antisense DNA → DNA Therapeutics → Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, DNA Aptamers → DNA Therapeutics → Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, Small Interfering RNA (siRNA) → Small RNA Therapeutics → RNA Therapeutics → Nucleic Acid Therapeutics, Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASOs) → Long RNA Therapeutics → RNA Therapeutics → Nucleic Acid Therapeutics
Administration
Intravenous
01

Overview

AON-D21 is a PEGylated L-configured aptamer, a synthetic oligonucleotide designed to specifically bind and neutralize the complement component C5a. By inhibiting C5a, AON-D21 prevents activation of both C5a receptors, thereby reducing excessive inflammation associated with severe inflammatory conditions. Its primary indication under investigation is severe community-acquired pneumonia, particularly in patients requiring intensive care. The drug is administered intravenously and has reached Phase 2 clinical trials in several European countries. Developed by Aptarion Biotech AG, AON-D21 represents a novel approach to modulating the immune response in acute inflammatory diseases[1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

Other names
L-aptamerSpiegelmerPegylated L-configured aptamer
02

Targets

Complement component C5aC5a des-Arg (Complement C5a des-Arg)

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