Icagen being Phase II trial of Senicapoc in Allergic Asthma

Icagen have initiated a Phase II clinical trial of KCa3.1 potassium ion channel blocker senicapoc in patients with allergic asthma.

Senicapoc blocks KCa3.1 currents in mast cells

Data presented at the 15th International Inflammation Research Association Conference show Icagen’s KCa3.1 potassium ion channel inhibitor senicapoc to potently block KCa3.1 potassium currents in isolated human lung mast cells and reduce the migration of these cells when exposed to an inflammatory stimulus.

Icagen completes Phase I trial of KCa3.1 potassium ion channel senicapoc

Icagen have completed a Phase I  trial of KCa3.1 potassium ion channel senicapoc which has potential in the treatment of asthma. The drug was well tolerated at all doses tested and in preliminary analyses

Icagen report on Ion Channel Progress

ICA-105665 KCNQ channel opener for epilepsy – Single ascending dose Phase I trial completed; multiple ascending dose Phase I initiated
Senicapoc for Asthma – Phase I trial initiated
Na and Ca channel Pain Program – Leads identified

Phase II trials for both projects expected in the second half of 2008