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Our Pipeline

Our goal is to discover and develop potentially life-changing medicines across a range of neurologic diseases.1

The Ionis Neurology pipeline includes investigational RNA-targeted medicines for severe and debilitating neurologic diseases that affect a wide range of patients with unmet needs.1,2

 

Our RNA-targeted drug discovery and development platform provides a fast, efficient path to identify first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines.2-7

 

With 4 FDA-approved neurologic medicines and more than 10 investigational RNA-targeted medicines in mid- or late-stage development, Ionis is potentially transforming the trajectory of serious neurologic diseases.1,2,8

 

 

Ionis’ Pipeline Includes Early- and Late-Stage Investigational Medicines Designed to Target Genetic Sequences Associated With a Range of Rare and Prevalent Neurologic Conditions1,2,7,a

 

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Ulefnersen (Fused in sarcoma amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)

Ulefnersen (Fused in sarcoma amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)

Ulefnersen, clinically known as ION363, is an investigational RNA-targeted medicine (RTM) designed to reduce the production of the fused in sarcoma (FUS) protein as a potential therapy for people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis caused by mutations in the FUS gene.1,2

 

This investigational RTM is being studied in FUSION, a Phase 1-3, multicenter, three-part study evaluating the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, efficacy, and safety of ulefnersen in up to 95 patients. Part 1 will consist of patients randomized in a 2:1 ratio to receive a multidose regimen of ulefnersen or placebo for a period of 
60 weeks, followed by part 2, in which patients will receive open-label ulefnersen for a period of 84 weeks. Patients may continue to receive open-label ulefnersen in part 3 for up to 3 additional years or until it becomes commercially available in the patient's country.2,3

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Recruitment status3:

Recruiting
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Estimated study start3:

01/14/2021
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Study completion3:

03/30/2028

1. Ionis Pharmaceuticals. The Ionis Antisense Pipeline. Accessed August 15, 2024. https://www.ionis.com/ionis-technology/antisense-pipeline/ 2. Ionis Pharmaceuticals. Ionis Neurology Pipeline. Accessed August 21, 2024. https://www.ionis.com/ionis-technology/innovation/pipeline/transforming-the-management-of-neurology/
3. ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04768972. Accessed August 16, 2024. https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04768972/

Investigational RTM Disease State Gene/Target Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Ionis-owned
Ulefnersen
Fused in sarcoma amyotrophic lateral sclerosis FUS
Zilganersen
Alexander disease GFAP
ION717c
Prion disease PRNP
ION582b
Angelman syndrome UBE3A-ATS

ION440

MECP2 duplication syndrome

MECP2

ION356

Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease

PLP1
Investigational RTM Disease State Gene/Target Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Ionis-Biogen
IONIS-MAPTRX
Alzheimer’s disease TAU
ION859d
Parkinson’s disease LRRK2
ION464d
Multiple system atrophy SNCA
ION306
Spinal muscular atrophy SMN2
Investigational RTM Disease State Gene/Target Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Ionis-Roche
Tominersen
Huntington’s disease HTT
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Ulefnersen (Fused in sarcoma amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)

Ulefnersen (Fused in sarcoma amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)

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Recruitment status:

Recruiting
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Zilganersen (Alexander disease) clinical study

Zilganersen (Alexander disease)

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Recruitment status:

Enrolling by invitation
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ION582 (Angelman syndrome) clinical study

ION582 (Angelman syndrome)

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Recruitment status:

Active, no recruiting
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ION717 (Prion disease) clinical study

ION717 (Prion disease)

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Recruitment status:

Recruiting
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ION440 (MECP2 duplication syndrome) clinical study

ION440 (MECP2 duplication syndrome) 

Phase:

Recruitment status:

Recruiting
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ION356 (Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease) clinical study

ION356 (Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease)

Phase:

Recruitment status:

Recruiting
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IONIS-MAPT (Alzheimer’s disease) clinical study

IONIS-MAPTRx (Alzheimer’s disease)

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Recruitment status:

Completed
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ION859 (Parkinson’s disease) clinical study

ION859 (Parkinson’s disease)

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Recruitment status:

Completed
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ION464 (Multiple system atrophy) clinical study

ION464 (Multiple system atrophy)

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Recruitment status:

Recruiting
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ION306 (Spinal muscular atrophy) clinical study

ION306 (Spinal muscular atrophy)

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Recruitment status:

Recruiting
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Tominersen (Huntington’s disease) clinical study

Tominersen (Huntington’s disease)

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Recruitment status:

Recruiting

Learn more about the current clinical trials for Ionis’ RNA-targeted medicines.

Learn more about the neurologic diseases in Ionis’ pipeline.

 
 

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