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Nav1.8 inhibitor

Development stage
Unknown
Lead developer
Niroda Therapeutics
Modality
Small Molecules
Administration
Oral
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Overview

The Nav1.8 inhibitor developed by Niroda Therapeutics is a selective small-molecule antagonist of the voltage-gated sodium channel subtype 1.8 (NaV1.8). NaV1.8 is primarily expressed in peripheral sensory neurons (nociceptors) and plays a critical role in the initiation and propagation of action potentials in response to painful stimuli. By selectively blocking this channel, the drug aims to provide potent analgesia for acute and chronic pain conditions while avoiding the central nervous system side effects and addiction risks typical of opioids. Niroda is currently evaluating this asset in a Phase 3 combination trial (Trial ID: 2026-526867-39-00) alongside a NaV1.7 inhibitor (aneratrigine) to leverage the complementary roles of these two channels in pain signaling.

Other names
NaV1.8 inhibitorNaV-1.8 inhibitorNaV 1.8 inhibitorSCN10A inhibitorSCN-10A inhibitorSCN 10A inhibitorvoltage-gated sodium channel 1.8 inhibitor
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Targets

SCN10A (Sodium channel protein type X alpha subunit)

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