NPS — IND process tracker

4 open chemical decisions

Lys position
Lys11HomoLysHomoHomoLysOrnithineLys12
v40.22 (Lys11) vs v40.9 (HomoLys11) head-to-head; v40.24 / v40.25 extra reach reads
Chain length
C16C18 satC18:1C20
C16 over-covered. v40.4 reads C18:1. C20 + saturated C18 are KAN gap-fills.
Truncation
1-201-131-12
Covered on both Nle11 (v40.2 / v40.3) and HomoLys11 (v40.10 / v40.11) scaffolds.
no linked tickets
C-terminus
-NH2-OH (free acid)
Only -NH2 in current queue. -OH gap-fill filed.

IND stages at a glance

StageOpenOverdueDoneNext due
Lead optimization 12002026-07-06
Stability + degradation2002026-08-14
PK (methods · studies · scaling/HED · PK-PD)23302026-06-26
Safety + immunogenicity4002026-07-21
GLP / CMC outsourcing8002026-09-08
Regulatory (AU CTN)3002026-09-15

Active studies (preclin.study)

StudyTitleStatusOwnerUpdated
STU-olden-dl-dmuo-st0067NPSv40.9 1000ug vs. NPSv40.9 500ug vs. NPSv40.9 200ug vs. NPSv40.9 100ug vs. Placebo, subq, 100ul, 0.9% saline, n = 15executing2026-07-01
STU-olden-dl-lr5i-st0076NPSv41.8 500ug vs. NPSv41.20 500ug vs. Placebo, 0.9% saline, SQ, n = 15executing2026-07-01
STU-olden-dl-qmlo-st0075NPSv40.9 1000ug vs. NPSv40.9 500ug vs. NPSv41.7 1000ug vs. NPSv41.7 500ug vs. Placebo, subq, n = 15executing2026-07-01
STU-olden-dl-nbtc-st0044NPSv40.9 25ug vs. NPSv40.9 50ug vs. NPSv40.9 100ug vs. NPSv40.9 200ug vs. Placebo, IN, 0.25% TMC, 10uL, n = 15executing2026-07-01
STU-olden-dl-hga4-st0078NPSv41.18 500ug vs. NPSv41.13 500ug vs. NPSv40.9 500ug vs. Placebo, SQ, 0.9% saline, n = 15executing2026-07-01
STU-olden-dl-fswz-st0077NPSv41.21 500ug vs. NPSv41.12 500ug vs. NPSv41.8 500ug vs. Placebo, 0.9% saline, subQ, n = 15executing2026-07-01
STU-26-NPS-20260629-001 KAN-87Lead-lock same-plate IP1 for NPSR1 107I and 107N coveragelockediris2026-06-30
STU-26-NPS-20260629-003 KAN-89Accelerated LC-MS stability triage for NPS lead-lock pairlockediris2026-06-30
STU-26-NPS-20260629-002 KAN-88Human albumin functional-shift screen for lipidated NPS leaderslockediris2026-06-30
STU-26-NPS-20260630-002 KAN-109Same-plate IP1 and beta-arrestin separation screen for v40 leadersdraftiris2026-06-30
STU-26-NPS-20260630-001 KAN-108Same-plate 107I/107N IP1 bridge for NPSv40.24 lead inclusiondraftiris2026-06-30

Overdue across all stages (6)

KeyStatusDueAssigneeVendorCRO progressSummary
KAN-20Idea2026-06-22Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (-9d to due)SPPS synthesis - NPS 40.9
KAN-24Idea2026-06-26Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (-5d to due)PK study design + AEC (Animal Ethics Committee) protocol (mouse single-dose IV/SC)
KAN-21Idea2026-06-26Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (-5d to due)RP-HPLC purification + lyophilization (NXN + NPS)
KAN-16Idea2026-06-26Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (-5d to due)Peptide Synthesis & Purification
KAN-29Idea2026-06-30Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (-1d to due)Reference standards, IS qualification + stock/working solutions
KAN-25Idea2026-06-30Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (-1d to due)Dose formulation, dose verification, and vehicle bridging

Compound × complete-assay coverage

"Complete" assay set: 107I IP1 · 107N IP1 · 107I FLIPR · 107N FLIPR · bArr · cAMP — same-plate, same-producer-batch. Cells show best EC50 in nM and run count. Empty cells (—) are missing reads.
CompoundQtySynthIn-vitro (cell assays)In-vivo + stability
IP1 (107I)IP1 (107N)FLIPR (107I)FLIPR (107N)bArr (107N)cAMP (107N)SC actigraphyEEGPK plasmaPK CSF/brainStability (LC-MS)
NPSv40.9
ANCHOR · Lead candidate — HomoLys11, 1-20, -NH2 — in all three head-to-heads
SF(Nω-methyl-Arg)N(Sar)VGTG(N-Me-Nle)(HomoLys)-K[(γ-E)-(C16 Pal)]-TSFQRAKS-NH2
not trackedqueued for SPPS0.00 nM · n=10.03 nM · n=20.62 nM · n=10.17 nM · n=21.47 nM · n=30.12 nM · n=20-6h: -33% sleep (NPSv41.18 500ug)
0-24h: -28% sleep (NPSv41.18 500ug)
DL-HGA4-st0078 · 12 Olden runs · latest 2026-06-29
post-lockpost-lockpost-lockplanned
NPSv40.22
Lys position · Lys11
SF(Nomega-methyl-Arg)N(Sar)VGTG(N-Me-Nle)K-K[(gamma-E)-(C16 Pal)]-TSFQRAKS-NH2
queued for SPPS0.10 nM · n=1plannedpost-lockpost-lockpost-lockplanned
NPSv40.24
Lys position · HomoHomoLys11 (secondary — extra reach)
SF(Nomega-methyl-Arg)N(Sar)VGTG(N-Me-Nle)(HomoHomoLys)-K[(gamma-E)-(C16 Pal)]-TS…
not trackedqueued for SPPS1.85 nM · n=1plannedpost-lockpost-lockpost-lockplanned
NPSv40.25
Lys position · Ornithine11 (secondary)
SF(Nomega-methyl-Arg)N(Sar)VGTG(N-Me-Nle)(Orn)-K[(gamma-E)-(C16 Pal)]-TSFQRAKS-N…
not trackedthrough HPLC2.75 nM · n=1plannedpost-lockpost-lockpost-lockplanned
NPSv40.10
Truncation · 1-13 (hypothesis: default 1-20 wins; verify)
SF(Nω-methyl-Arg)N(Sar)VGTG(N-Me-Nle)(HomoLys)-K[(γ-E)-(C16 Pal)]-T-NH2
not trackedqueued for SPPS0.24 nM · n=10-6h: +22% sleep (EEG NPSv40.10 100ug)
0-24h: +71% sleep (EEG NPSv40.10 100ug)
DL-arPA-st0046 · 2 Olden runs · latest 2026-06-01
NPSv40.11
Truncation · 1-12 (hypothesis: default 1-20 wins; verify)
SF(Nω-methyl-Arg)N(Sar)VGTG(N-Me-Nle)(HomoLys)-K[(γ-E)-(C16 Pal)]-NH2
not trackedthrough HPLC0.16 nM · n=1planned
NPSv41.1
C-terminus · -OH variant of v40.9 — critical for in-vivo effect-life decision
SF(Nomega-methyl-Arg)N(Sar)VGTG(N-Me-Nle)(HomoLys)-K[(gamma-E)-(C16 Pal)]-TSFQRA…
not trackedthrough HPLC0-6h: -33% sleep (NPSv41.18 500ug)
0-24h: -28% sleep (NPSv41.18 500ug)
DL-HGA4-st0078 · 2 Olden runs · latest 2026-06-29
post-lockpost-lockpost-lock
NPSv40.23
Secondary · Nω,Nω-dimethyl-Arg3 — add to cell assays where we have it (lower priority)
SF(Nomega,Nomega-dimethyl-Arg)N(Sar)VGTG(N-Me-Nle)(HomoLys)-K[(gamma-E)-(C16 Pal…
not trackedqueued for SPPS1.71 nM · n=14.99 nM · n=1
NPSv41.12
Chain length · C20 + 1-13 truncation, Lys11 (not HomoLys), -NH2 — in-vivo data in hand
SF(Nomega-methyl-Arg)N(Sar)VGTGMK-K[(gamma-E)-(C20)]-T-NH2
not trackedpartial15.68 nM · n=10-6h: -82% sleep (NPSv41.8 500ug)
0-24h: -73% sleep (NPSv41.8 500ug)
DL-fsWz-st0077 · 1 Olden runs · latest 2026-06-27
NPSv41.7
Chain length · C20 analog of v40.9 — HomoLys11, 1-20, -NH2 — SC head-to-head vs v40.9 data in hand
SF(Nomega-methyl-Arg)N(Sar)VGTG(N-Me-Nle)(HomoLys)-K[(gamma-E)-(C20)]-TSFQRAKS-N…
not trackedqueued for SPPS0-6h: -94% sleep (NPSv40.9 500ug)
0-24h: -77% sleep (NPSv41.7 1000ug)
DL-QMLo-st0075 · 2 Olden runs · latest 2026-06-25
NPSv41.8
Chain length · C20 + 1-13 truncation, HomoLys11, -NH2 — in-vivo data in hand
SF(Nomega-methyl-Arg)N(Sar)VGTG(N-Me-Nle)(HomoLys)-K[(gamma-E)-(C20)]-T-NH2
not trackedqueued for SPPS0-6h: -82% sleep (NPSv41.8 500ug)
0-24h: -73% sleep (NPSv41.8 500ug)
DL-fsWz-st0077 · 2 Olden runs · latest 2026-06-27

Planned SC mouse studies (@Jigisha)

StudyArmsStatus / note
Lys11 SC studyNPSv40.9 · NPSv40.22 · NPSv40.24 · NPSv40.25@Jigisha — n≥20/group, 1-page plan, verify material first
Truncation SC studyNPSv40.9 · NPSv40.10 · NPSv40.11@Jigisha — n≥20/group, 1-page plan, verify material first
C-terminus SC studyNPSv40.9 · NPSv41.1@Jigisha — critical for finalising -NH2 vs -OH on in-vivo effect-life

Synthesis workstream (@Nico, @Hillary)

Chemistry ask (@Nico): one clean ≥95% pure in-house batch each of v40.9, v40.22, v40.24, v40.25, v41.1.
KeyStatusDueAssigneeVendorCRO progressSummary
KAN-20Idea2026-06-22Moaraj Hasanin-housein-houseSPPS synthesis - NPS 40.9
KAN-21Idea2026-06-26Moaraj Hasanin-housein-houseRP-HPLC purification + lyophilization (NXN + NPS)
KAN-16Idea2026-06-26Moaraj Hasanin-housein-housePeptide Synthesis & Purification

Analytical QC workstream (@Mo)

KeyStatusDueAssigneeVendorCRO progressSummary
KAN-17Idea2026-07-03Moaraj Hasanin-housein-houseAnalytical QC / Mass Spec ID
KAN-14Idea2026-07-03Moaraj Hasanin-housein-houseIntact mass + full sequence confirmation MS/MS

In-vitro potency workstream (@Stephen)

KeyStatusDueAssigneeVendorCRO progressSummary
KAN-23Idea2026-07-17Moaraj Hasanin-housein-houseNPSR1 IP1 EC50 assay — NPS 40.9
KAN-18Idea2026-07-17Moaraj Hasanin-housein-houseIn-vitro Potency (OX2 IP1 / EC50)

Mechanism + efficacy workstream (in-vitro target engagement, selectivity panel)

KeyStatusDueAssigneeVendorCRO progressSummary
KAN-40Idea2026-07-15Moaraj Hasanin-housein-houseIn-vitro target engagement + selectivity panel
KAN-41Idea2026-08-05Moaraj Hasanin-housein-houseIn-vivo efficacy / target-engagement model (mouse)
KAN-42Idea2026-08-31Moaraj Hasanin-housein-houseMechanism-of-action omics readout + brain exposure
KAN-6Idea2026-08-31Moaraj Hasanin-housein-houseEfficacy & Mechanism (cells, mouse, omics)

Filed Iris gap-fills (review needed)

Some of these are now redundant with the 2026-06-30 state-of-the-union — see notes.
KANAxisStatus / note
KAN-90Chain lengthC20 lipid analog — realized as NPSv41.7 (HomoLys11) and NPSv41.8/v41.12 (truncated); in-vivo data confirmed, compounds promoted to LEAD_OPT_TABLE
KAN-91C-terminusFree-acid (-OH) analog — already in flight as NPSv41.1; close as duplicate
KAN-92Chain lengthSaturated C18 analog — DEFER (future-NPS lever)
KAN-93CMCCMC + accelerated-degradation — re-scope as external-contractor work (Helena owns)

Active engagements (3)

Populated from preclin.cro_capability — writes flow from forwarded CRO emails + Slack @iris cro.
VendorWorkstreamStatusOwnerCRO progressLast engagementNotes
Charles River Laboratoriesglp_tox_rodentno contractmelissano_contract2026-06-30 📧CRL BD contact Hank Arrington reached out to initiate CDA or MSA. Moaraj confirm
iHisto Inc.histologyPOmelissaPO live · Safety tissues shipped to iHisto Inc. (Salem, MA) 2026-06-30 📧Safety tissues shipped to iHisto Inc. (Salem, MA) via UPS Next Day Air Early on
Charles River Laboratoriessafety_pharm_ich_s7ano contractmelissano_contract2026-06-30 📧CRL engaged to scope full nonclinical package including safety pharmacology as p

Open gaps (17) — KAN tickets with no contracted vendor

KANDueAssigneeSummary
KAN-402026-07-15Moaraj HasanIn-vitro target engagement + selectivity panel
KAN-432026-07-21Moaraj HasanIn-vitro safety pharmacology (hERG, cardiovascular liability)
KAN-412026-08-05Moaraj HasanIn-vivo efficacy / target-engagement model (mouse)
KAN-442026-08-10Moaraj HasanImmunogenicity / ADA assay strategy + in-silico risk
KAN-452026-08-31Moaraj HasanGLP tox study design + DART deferral justification
KAN-422026-08-31Moaraj HasanMechanism-of-action omics readout + brain exposure
KAN-72026-08-31Moaraj HasanSafety & Immunogenicity (DART defer, ADA)
KAN-62026-08-31Moaraj HasanEfficacy & Mechanism (cells, mouse, omics)
KAN-712026-09-08Moaraj HasanGMP clinical batch manufacture (API) + batch record + CoA
KAN-752026-09-15Moaraj HasanClinical protocol + synopsis (FIH SAD)
KAN-692026-09-15Moaraj HasanGenotoxicity battery (Ames + in vitro micronucleus)
KAN-742026-09-22Moaraj HasanAuthor Investigator's Brochure (IB)
KAN-722026-09-22Moaraj HasanDrug product CMC: sterile injectable formulation, fill-finish, container-closure
KAN-682026-09-22Moaraj HasanGLP repeat-dose toxicology study (non-rodent) - execution + report
KAN-732026-09-29Moaraj HasanICH Q1A stability program on clinical API + DP lots
KAN-92026-09-30Moaraj HasanAU CTN Regulatory Package & Submission
KAN-82026-09-30Moaraj HasanGLP Outsourcing & CMC (engage on clinical lead)

Stability + degradation

2 open 0 done
KeyStatusDueAssigneeVendorCRO progressSummary
KAN-15Idea2026-08-14Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (44d to due)Forced degradation study + impurity criteria
KAN-2Idea2026-08-14Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (44d to due)Degradation & Stability (HF-X Orbitrap)

PK (methods · studies · scaling/HED · PK-PD)

23 open 3 overdue 0 done
CRO progress (Drive): 📁 Preclinical development
KeyStatusDueAssigneeVendorCRO progressSummary
KAN-24Idea2026-06-26Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (-5d to due)PK study design + AEC (Animal Ethics Committee) protocol (mouse single-dose IV/SC)
KAN-29Idea2026-06-30Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (-1d to due)Reference standards, IS qualification + stock/working solutions
KAN-25Idea2026-06-30Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (-1d to due)Dose formulation, dose verification, and vehicle bridging
KAN-30Idea2026-07-08Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (7d to due)Calibration curve + selectivity/specificity (ICH M10)
KAN-11Idea2026-07-10Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (9d to due)6495D MRM method dev - NPS 40.9
KAN-26Idea2026-07-10Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (9d to due)In-life dosing + serial plasma collection (0-24 h timecourse)
KAN-31Idea2026-07-18Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (17d to due)Accuracy + precision validation runs (within/between-run)
KAN-27Idea2026-07-18Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (17d to due)Bioanalysis of PK samples on validated 6495D method
KAN-12Idea2026-07-20Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (19d to due)Plasma protein binding + blood:plasma partitioning
KAN-32Idea2026-07-22Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (21d to due)Matrix effect, recovery, dilution integrity, carryover
KAN-35Idea2026-07-28Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (27d to due)Cross-species in-vitro scaling inputs (clearance, binding, stability)
KAN-28Idea2026-07-31Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (30d to due)Non-compartmental PK analysis + IV/SC parameter report
KAN-1Idea2026-07-31Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (30d to due)In-vivo PK: mouse single-dose IV/SC (NXN 20.16 + NPS 40.9)
KAN-13Idea2026-08-07Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (37d to due)In-vivo PK study report + data package of record (IV/SC)
KAN-33Idea2026-08-08Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (38d to due)Stability validation (stock, bench, freeze-thaw, long-term, autosampler)
KAN-36Idea2026-08-10Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (40d to due)Allometric scaling model (CL, Vss) + human PK prediction
KAN-38Idea2026-08-10Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (40d to due)PK/PD biomarker + exposure-response model build
KAN-37Idea2026-08-21Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (51d to due)Human starting dose: MABEL + NOAEL/BSA HED + safety factor
KAN-4Idea2026-08-21Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (51d to due)Allometric Scaling & Human Starting Dose
KAN-34Idea2026-08-28Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (58d to due)ICH M10 bioanalytical validation report sign-off
KAN-3Idea2026-08-28Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (58d to due)Bioanalytical Method & ICH M10 Validation (6495D)
KAN-39Idea2026-08-28Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (58d to due)Clinical dose-escalation scheme + projected exposure margins
KAN-5Idea2026-08-28Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (58d to due)PK/PD Linkage & Dose Escalation

Safety + immunogenicity

4 open 0 done
CRO progress (Drive): 📁 Tox Studies
KeyStatusDueAssigneeVendorCRO progressSummary
KAN-43Idea2026-07-21Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (20d to due)In-vitro safety pharmacology (hERG, cardiovascular liability)
KAN-44Idea2026-08-10Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (40d to due)Immunogenicity / ADA assay strategy + in-silico risk
KAN-45Idea2026-08-31Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (61d to due)GLP tox study design + DART deferral justification
KAN-7Idea2026-08-31Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (61d to due)Safety & Immunogenicity (DART defer, ADA)

GLP / CMC outsourcing

8 open 0 done
KeyStatusDueAssigneeVendorCRO progressSummary
KAN-71Idea2026-09-08Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (69d to due)GMP clinical batch manufacture (API) + batch record + CoA
KAN-69Idea2026-09-15Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (76d to due)Genotoxicity battery (Ames + in vitro micronucleus)
KAN-67Idea2026-09-15Moaraj HasanCharles River Laboratories · no contract no_contractGLP repeat-dose toxicology study (rodent) - execution + report
KAN-72Idea2026-09-22Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (83d to due)Drug product CMC: sterile injectable formulation, fill-finish, container-closure
KAN-70Idea2026-09-22Moaraj HasanCharles River Laboratories · no contract no_contractSafety pharmacology core battery (ICH S7A: CV, CNS, respiratory)
KAN-68Idea2026-09-22Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (83d to due)GLP repeat-dose toxicology study (non-rodent) - execution + report
KAN-73Idea2026-09-29Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (90d to due)ICH Q1A stability program on clinical API + DP lots
KAN-8Idea2026-09-30Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (91d to due)GLP Outsourcing & CMC (engage on clinical lead)

Regulatory (AU CTN)

3 open 0 done
CRO progress (Drive): 📁 Phase 1 trial
KeyStatusDueAssigneeVendorCRO progressSummary
KAN-75Idea2026-09-15Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (76d to due)Clinical protocol + synopsis (FIH SAD)
KAN-74In Progress2026-09-22Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (83d to due)Author Investigator's Brochure (IB)
KAN-9Idea2026-09-30Moaraj Hasanno vendorpick vendor (91d to due)AU CTN Regulatory Package & Submission