Zydus unit licenses experimental drug to treat rare rapid-ageing disease in children
Published on 16/03/2026 08:57 PM
Zydus unit licenses experimental drug to treat rare rapid-ageing disease in childrenSentynl Therapeutics licensed Progerinin from PRG S&T for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome. Phase 2A trial data expected by 1H 2026. Zydus shares closed at ₹886.90.By Srabastee Biswas March 16, 2026, 8:57:22 PM IST (Published)2 Min ReadZydus Lifesciences Limited said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sentynl Therapeutics Inc., has entered into an agreement with PRG S&T to license the investigational molecule Progerinin (SLC-D011) for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS). The agreement enables Sentynl to work with PRG S&T to advance the clinical development of the molecule for the ultra-rare genetic disorder.
Under the terms of the agreement, and subject to achievement of certain milestones, Sentynl will acquire full rights to the molecule for HGPS upon closing. Progerinin will become the company’s second therapy intended for the treatment of HGPS. The programme is currently finalising a Phase 2A clinical trial, with data expected before the end of 1H 2026.
Progerinin is an investigational, orally active small-molecule drug candidate being developed as a potential treatment for HGPS, a rare genetic disorder characterised by accelerated ageing in children. The disease is caused by the accumulation of progerin, an abnormal form of the lamin A protein produced by mutations in the LMNA gene, which disrupts nuclear structure and leads to premature cellular ageing. The molecule is designed to inhibit the interaction and harmful effects of progerin within cells, thereby improving nuclear integrity and reducing cellular damage. It is not currently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration or any other health authority.
Early research and clinical trials are aimed at determining whether Progerinin can slow disease progression and improve survival in HGPS patients, potentially offering another therapeutic option.
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