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Cerdelga (ELIGLUSTAT)

Sanofi · FDA-approved approved Small molecule Quality 66/100

Cerdelga works by inhibiting the enzyme ceramide glucosyltransferase, which is involved in the production of glucosylceramide.

Cerdelga (Eliglustat) is a small molecule glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor developed by Genzyme Corp. It targets ceramide glucosyltransferase to treat glucosylceramide beta-glucosidase deficiency. Cerdelga was FDA-approved in 2014 and is currently owned by Genzyme Corp. The drug is available as a generic product with multiple manufacturers. Key safety considerations include its half-life of 7.7 hours.

At a glance

Generic nameELIGLUSTAT
SponsorSanofi
Drug classGlucosylceramide Synthase Inhibitor [EPC]
TargetCeramide glucosyltransferase
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaMetabolic
PhaseFDA-approved
First approval2014
Annual revenue400

Mechanism of action

Gaucher disease is caused by deficiency of the lysosomal enzyme acid -glucosidase. Acid -glucosidase catalyzes the conversion of the sphingolipid glucocerebroside into glucose and ceramide. The enzymatic deficiency causes an accumulation of glucosylceramide (GL-1) primarily in the lysosomal compartment of macrophages, giving rise to foam cells or Gaucher cells.The clinical features of this lysosomal storage disorder (LSD) are reflective of the accumulation of Gaucher cells in the reticuloendothelial system (liver, spleen, bone marrow, and other organs). The accumulation of Gaucher cells in the liver, spleen, and bone marrow leads to organomegaly and skeletal disease. Presence of Gaucher cells in the bone marrow and spleen leads to clinically significant anemia and thrombocytopenia.CERDELGA is specific inhibitor of glucosylceramide synthase (IC50=10 ng/mL) and acts as substrate reduction therapy for GD1 by reducing the production of GL-1. By reducing GL-1 product

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