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Glybera (ALIPOGENE TIPARVOVEC)

uniQure biopharma B.V. · FDA-approved approved Gene therapy ✓ Verified May 2026 Quality 25/100

Glybera (generic name: ALIPOGENE TIPARVOVEC) is a Gene therapy drug developed by uniQure biopharma B.V.. It is currently FDA-approved (first approved 2012) for Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency.

Glybera, also known as Alipogene Tiparvovec, is a gene therapy used to treat Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency and related conditions such as Familial Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 1 and Familial Hyperchylomicronemia. It works by providing a functional copy of the triglyceride hydrolytic enzyme, which is deficient in these conditions, to help break down triglycerides.

At a glance

Generic nameALIPOGENE TIPARVOVEC
SponsoruniQure biopharma B.V.
ModalityGene therapy
Therapeutic areaMetabolic
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval2012

Approved indications

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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FDA labelMechanism, indications, dosing, boxed warnings, drug interactions
ClinicalTrials.govTrial enrolment, design, endpoints, results

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Frequently asked questions about Glybera

What is Glybera?

Glybera (ALIPOGENE TIPARVOVEC) is a Gene therapy drug developed by uniQure biopharma B.V., indicated for Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency.

What is Glybera used for?

Glybera is indicated for Familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency.

Who makes Glybera?

Glybera is developed and marketed by uniQure biopharma B.V. (see full uniQure biopharma B.V. pipeline at /company/uniqure-biopharma-b-v).

What is the generic name of Glybera?

ALIPOGENE TIPARVOVEC is the generic (nonproprietary) name of Glybera.

When was Glybera approved?

Glybera was first approved on 2012.

What development phase is Glybera in?

Glybera is FDA-approved (marketed).

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