MediciNova, Inc. (TYO:4875)
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MediciNova Company Description

MediciNova, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, focuses on developing novel and small molecule therapeutics for the treatment of serious diseases with unmet medical needs in the United States.

The company develops MN-166 (ibudilast), an oral anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective agent in Phase 2b/3 clinical trial for treating neurological and other disorders, such as progressive multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, degenerative cervical myelopathy, glioblastoma, and substance dependence and addiction, as well as prevention of acute respiratory distress syndrome, and long COVID.

It is also developing MN-001 (tipelukast), an orally bioavailable small molecule compound in Phase 2 clinical trial to treat fibrotic and other metabolic disorders, including nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and hypertriglycedemia.

The company has a license agreement with Kyorin Pharmaceuticals for the development and commercialization of MN-166 and MN-001.

MediciNova, Inc. was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in La Jolla, California.

MediciNova, Inc.
CountryUnited States
Founded2000
IndustryBiotechnology
SectorHealthcare
Employees13
CEOYuichi Iwaki

Contact Details

Address:
4275 Executive Square
La Jolla, Delaware 92037
United States
Phone858 373 1500
Websitemedicinova.com

Stock Details

Ticker Symbol4875
ExchangeTokyo Stock Exchange
Stock TypeCommon Stock
Fiscal YearJanuary - December
Reporting CurrencyUSD
ISIN NumberUS58468P2065
SIC Code2836

Key Executives

NamePosition
Yuichi IwakiChief Executive Officer
Jason KrugerChief Financial Officer