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sulfonylurea receptor Inhibitors

2 drugs
Metabolic
Target Attractiveness: Attractive (77%)

About sulfonylurea receptor

The sulfonylurea receptor (SUR) is a protein complex that regulates insulin secretion. It is a key component in pancreatic beta cells, influencing glucose homeostasis. Its primary function involves modulating ATP-sensitive potassium channels.

Strategic Insights

ℹ️ How we calculate
  • White space opportunity in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 with only 5 trials.
2
Approved Drugs
2
Companies
4
Indications
1
Therapeutic Areas
Broadest Approval
PIOGLITAZONE HYDROCHLORIDE AND GLIMEPIRIDE
CHARTWELL RX
3
approved indications

Top sulfonylurea receptor Drugs

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The competitive landscape includes HERITAGE and CHARTWELL RX, each with approved drugs.

sulfonylurea receptor Drug Modality Landscape

Modalities

Small molecule
1
100%

Routes of Administration

💊 Oral
1
100%
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Only one approved drug targets sulfonylurea receptor, using small molecule modality.

Exploring alternative modalities like antibodies or peptides could provide a competitive advantage.

Oral option available Small molecules only

sulfonylurea receptor Clinical Trials 1,069 trials

1,069
Total Trials
142
Active
755
Completed
82%
Completion Rate

Completion by Phase

Phase Total Completed Failed Active Completion
Phase 1 259 202 26 30 89%
Phase 2 299 169 80 49 68%
Phase 3 241 188 26 25 88%
Phase 4 270 196 38 35 84%

Top Sponsors

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 53 89%
Sanofi 45 91%
Boehringer Ingelheim 39 100%
AstraZeneca 32 90%
Novo Nordisk A/S 26 92%
Takeda 23 74%
Eli Lilly and Company 22 71%
Novartis Pharmaceuticals 15 93%

By Modality

Small molecule
1069 82%
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Completion rate = completed ÷ (completed + terminated + withdrawn)

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Competitive Landscape

  • 2 companies competing
  • Market share by company

Full Drug Portfolio

  • All 2 approved drugs
  • Approval dates & indications

Genetic Validation

  • Full genetic evidence table
  • Effect sizes & directions

Approval Timeline

  • Full 2-drug timeline
  • First-of-modality markers

Clinical Trials Analysis

  • Competition: High (15 sponsors)
  • White space: 5 underexplored indications
  • Success rates by condition
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How We Calculate These Metrics

Target Attractiveness Score

A 0-100 score based on trial activity, sponsor diversity, and completion rates. Calculated from 514 clinical trials targeting sulfonylurea receptor.

Completion rate: Percentage of trials that reached their planned endpoint. Trials terminated early, withdrawn, or suspended are not counted—these often indicate safety issues, lack of efficacy, or strategic pivots.

  • Highly Attractive (80+): High trial activity, many sponsors, strong completion rates
  • Attractive (60-79): Good trial activity and validation
  • Moderate (40-59): Moderate interest from sponsors
  • Low (under 40): Limited trial activity or validation concerns

Strategic Insights

Auto-generated insights based on trial analytics including competition intensity, white space opportunities, modality shifts, and failure patterns. We analyze trial sponsors, phases, indications, and outcomes.

Risk Signals

  • High Competition: Many sponsors competing for this target (may reduce market opportunity)
  • High Failure Risk: Low trial completion rates suggest development challenges
  • Low Validation: Limited trial activity or poor outcomes indicate uncertain viability
  • White Space Available: Underexplored indications present opportunities