MediciNova, Inc. (TYO:4875)

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Jun 26, 2025, 1:44 PM JST

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.
Country United States
Founded 2000
Industry Biotechnology
Sector Healthcare
Employees 13
CEO Yuichi Iwaki

Contact Details

Address:
4275 Executive Square
La Jolla, Delaware 92037
United States
Phone 858 373 1500
Website medicinova.com

Stock Details

Ticker Symbol 4875
Exchange Tokyo Stock Exchange
Stock Type Common Stock
Fiscal Year January - December
Reporting Currency USD
ISIN Number US58468P2065
SIC Code 2836

Key Executives

Name Position
Yuichi Iwaki Chief Executive Officer
Jason Kruger Chief Financial Officer