butantan
The Instituto Butantan is a Brazilian biologic research center located in Butantã, in the western part of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Instituto Butantan is a public institution affiliated with the São Paulo State Secretariat of Health and considered one of the major scientific centers in the world. Butantan is the largest immunobiologicals and biopharmaceuticals producer in Latin America. It is known for its collection of venomous snakes, as well as those of venomous lizards, spiders, insects and scorpions. By extracting the reptiles' and insects' venoms, the Institute develops antivenoms and medicines against many diseases, which include tuberculosis, rabies, tetanus and diphtheria. — Wikipedia
Clinical trial activity
2 trials · 4 clinical orgs · 0 marketing orgs
Earliest trial started Apr 1, 2005 (NCT02305160)
Timeline
2000s
- Jan 1, 2005
Earliest Phase 2 Sponsor(trial)
Indications
Mechanism of action
- Unspecified targetSurfactant
surfactant
Chemistry & pharmacology
Oral
No
Parenteral
No
Topical
No
Sources
- WikipediaInstituto Butantan ↗
Also known as
- butantan
Clinical trials
| NCT ID | Phase | Start date | Sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NCT05710224 | Phase 2 | Feb 15, 2023 | Butantan Institute, Merck |
| NCT02305160 | Phase 2/Phase 3 (Phase 3) | Apr 1, 2005 | Government of Brazil, University of Sao Paulo |
Organizations
Research & Development (4)
| Organization | Org type | Trials | As lead sponsor | Phases | Earliest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butantan Institute | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Government of Brazil | Government | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2005 |
| Merck | For profit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2023 |
| University of Sao Paulo | Academic/Hospital | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2005 |