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Dasatinib

Approved · EMA
ClassBcr/Abl fusion protein inhibitorEmerging researchLate-stage developmentSteady momentum

Also known as Phyrago, Sprycel, BMS dasatinib, Dasatinibum.

6
Research papers
36
Active clinical trials
2
Protein targets
1
Regulatory events
Latest activity
beta

Recent clinical, regulatory, research and industry developments relating to this drug.

Molecular Analysis for Therapy Choice (MATCH)

Clinical trial2026-07-31Results expected Q4 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Children and Adolescents

Clinical trial2026-07-16Results expected Q4 2026 · ClinicalTrials.gov

Approval: Sprycel (EMA)

Regulatory2006-11-20EMA

Profile

Identifiers & mechanism

Canonical identifiers, marketed brand names and mechanism, resolved across RxNorm, ChEMBL and ATC.

Canonical name
Dasatinib
Aliases & brands
PhyragoSprycelBMS dasatinibDasatinibum
RxNorm CUI
475342
ChEMBL ID
CHEMBL5416410
UNII
RBZ1571X5H
Primary mechanism
Bcr/Abl fusion protein inhibitor
Regulatory jurisdictions
ema

Pharmacology & targets

2 targets

Known molecular targets and mechanisms supported by curated pharmacology databases.

INHIBITORBcr/Abl fusion protein inhibitor
INHIBITORBcr/Abl fusion protein inhibitor

Regulatory timeline

1 event

The complete regulatory record, grouped by authority — approvals, safety advisories and label changes. Each authority shows its most recent events; expand one to read its full history.

Earliest approval
2006-11-20
Latest approval
2006-11-20
Authorities
EMA
Total events
1
emaEuropean Medicines Agency· 1 event
2006-11-20Approval
Approval: Sprycel (EMA)
Indication: Sprycel is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients with: newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukaemia in chronic phase (Ph+ CML CP)Show full indication

Sprycel is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients with: newly diagnosed Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myelogenous leukaemia in chronic phase (Ph+ CML CP) or Ph+ CML CP resistant or intolerant to prior therapy including imatinib. newly diagnosed Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in combination with chemotherapy. Sprycel is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: newly diagnosed Philadelphia-chromosome-positive (Ph+) chronic myelogenous leukaemia (CML) in the chronic phase; chronic, accelerated or blast phase CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy including imatinib mesilate; Ph+ acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) and lymphoid blast CML with resistance or intolerance to prior therapy. Sprycel is indicated for the treatment of paediatric patients with: newly diagnosed Ph+ CML in chronic phase (Ph+ CML-CP) or Ph+ CML-CP resistant or intolerant to prior therapy including imatinib.

Evidence ↗

Contains information from the European Medicines Agency (European Medicines Agency), © EMA, reused under CC BY 4.0.

Clinical trials

190 trials

The current development programme across all trial phases — status mix, phase distribution and the late-stage studies shaping the evidence base.

Development programme
CLINICALTRIALS.GOV · LIVE REGISTRY
190
registered trials across all phases
LATEST COMPLETION 2026
36
Active studies
14
Recruiting
22
Late-stage (III+)
91
Completed
63
Discontinued
PHASE DISTRIBUTIONn = 190
Early Phase 14Phase 146Phase 1 / 218Phase 2100Phase 2 / 35Phase 39Phase 45Phase N / A3

Late-stage studies

Phase III+ trials still open or recently active — where late-stage evidence is being generated.

Recent completions

Trials that read out recently, adding to the completed evidence base.

Research activity

6 papers

Key research shaping understanding of this drug, combining the latest publications with the most influential evidence.

Publications over time
20112024
Most influential
Recent papers
Major research themes6
Aniline Compounds1Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts1Drug Resistance, Neoplasm1Orchiectomy1Senotherapeutics1Sulfonamides1
Journals, researchers & institutions
Top journals
  • Anti-cancer drugs1
  • Cancer1
  • EBioMedicine1
  • International journal of molecular sciences1
  • Journal of thoracic oncology : official publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer1
  • Leukemia1
Leading researchers
  • Apperley JF1
  • Azzoli CG1
  • Baccarani M1
  • Belotserkovskaya EV1
  • Beumer JH1
  • Bogdanova DA1
  • Borger DR1
  • Cervantes F1
Leading institutions
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  • Almazov National Research Centre1
  • Amsterdam University Medical Center1
  • Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies1
  • Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences1
  • Case Western Reserve University1
  • Centre Hospitalier de Versailles1

Related drugs

5 matches

Drugs sharing diseases, protein targets and literature with this one. Ranked by graph evidence (shared targets + diseases weighted above co-mentions).

Acts on the same molecular target as Dasatinib, with an overlapping disease area.

2 shared targets1 shared disease1 shared paper

Acts on the same molecular target as Dasatinib, with an overlapping disease area.

Shared target1 shared disease1 shared paper

Studied across 3 of the same disease areas as Dasatinib in the shared literature.

3 shared diseases2 shared papers

Studied across 2 of the same disease areas as Dasatinib in the shared literature.

2 shared diseases1 shared paper

Studied across the same disease area as Dasatinib in the shared literature.

1 shared disease1 shared paper
References & data sources
  • RxNorm (U.S. National Library of Medicine) — drug identity
  • ChEMBL (EMBL-EBI) & UniProt — pharmacology and targets
  • Europe PMC — research literature
  • ClinicalTrials.gov — clinical trials
  • Regulatory event sources are credited in the Regulatory Timeline above.