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MK-0653, ezetimibe

Organon and Co · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Ezetimibe inhibits the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine.

Ezetimibe inhibits the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine. Used for Hyperlipidemia, Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

At a glance

Generic nameMK-0653, ezetimibe
SponsorOrganon and Co
Drug classcholesterol absorption inhibitor
TargetNPC1L1
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Ezetimibe works by binding to the Niemann-Pick C1-Like 1 (NPC1L1) protein on the surface of intestinal cells, preventing the absorption of cholesterol from the diet. This leads to a decrease in the amount of cholesterol available for transport to the liver, resulting in lower levels of cholesterol in the blood.

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