Anacor

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Anacor Pharmaceuticals






TypePublic
Key peoplePaul L. Berns (CEO)
IndustryPharmaceuticals
ProductsTavaborole, Crisaborole
Website[www.anacor.com Official website]



Anacor Pharmaceuticals was a biopharmaceutical company that focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing novel small-molecule therapeutics derived from its boron chemistry platform. The company was founded in 2002 and was headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

History[edit | edit source]

Anacor was founded by David Perry in 2002. The company initially focused on developing boron-based compounds for the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases. Anacor's proprietary boron chemistry platform allowed for the creation of unique small molecules with potential therapeutic benefits.

In 2016, Anacor was acquired by Pfizer for approximately $5.2 billion. This acquisition was primarily driven by the potential of Anacor's lead product, crisaborole, a topical treatment for atopic dermatitis.

Products[edit | edit source]

Anacor developed several products, with its most notable being:

  • Crisaborole (Eucrisa): A non-steroidal topical anti-inflammatory medication used for the treatment of mild to moderate atopic dermatitis. Crisaborole was approved by the FDA in 2016 and was a significant factor in Pfizer's acquisition of Anacor.

Boron Chemistry Platform[edit | edit source]

Anacor's unique approach to drug development was centered around its boron chemistry platform. Boron is a versatile element that can form stable covalent bonds with carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen, allowing for the creation of novel chemical structures. This platform enabled Anacor to develop small molecules with unique properties that could potentially address unmet medical needs.

Acquisition by Pfizer[edit | edit source]

In May 2016, Pfizer announced its acquisition of Anacor Pharmaceuticals for $5.2 billion. The acquisition was completed in June 2016. This strategic move was aimed at strengthening Pfizer's inflammation and immunology portfolio, particularly with the addition of crisaborole.

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