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Group VTI

Kasr El Aini Hospital · Phase 3 active Small molecule

VTI-0521 is a small molecule inhibitor of the sodium-activated potassium channel, Nav1.5.

VTI-0521 is a small molecule inhibitor of the sodium-activated potassium channel, Nav1.5. Used for Atrial fibrillation for stroke prevention.

At a glance

Generic nameGroup VTI
SponsorKasr El Aini Hospital
Drug classsodium-activated potassium channel inhibitor
TargetNav1.5
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

By inhibiting Nav1.5, VTI-0521 is thought to reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation and subsequent stroke. This is achieved through a mechanism that involves the modulation of cardiac ion channels, leading to a reduction in atrial fibrillation burden.

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