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Placebo, MK-0431/ONO-5435

Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd · Phase 3 active Small molecule

MK-0431/ONO-5435 is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor that increases incretin hormone levels to improve blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes.

MK-0431/ONO-5435 is a dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor that increases incretin hormone levels to improve blood glucose control in type 2 diabetes. Used for Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

At a glance

Generic namePlacebo, MK-0431/ONO-5435
SponsorOno Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd
Drug classDPP-4 inhibitor
TargetDPP-4 (Dipeptidyl peptidase-4)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaDiabetes
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

DPP-4 inhibitors block the enzyme that degrades glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP), thereby prolonging the action of these incretin hormones. This leads to increased insulin secretion and decreased glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner, resulting in improved glycemic control without causing hypoglycemia.

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