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SOC: Soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator

Actelion · Phase 3 active Small molecule

Soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators directly activate the enzyme soluble guanylate cyclase to increase intracellular cyclic GMP levels, promoting vasodilation and reducing pulmonary vascular resistance.

Soluble guanylate cyclase stimulators directly activate the enzyme soluble guanylate cyclase to increase intracellular cyclic GMP levels, promoting vasodilation and reducing pulmonary vascular resistance. Used for Pulmonary arterial hypertension, Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

At a glance

Generic nameSOC: Soluble guanylate cyclase stimulator
SponsorActelion
Drug classSoluble guanylate cyclase stimulator
TargetSoluble guanylate cyclase (sGC)
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaCardiovascular
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

Soluble guanylate cyclase (sGC) is an intracellular enzyme that produces cyclic GMP (cGMP), a key signaling molecule in vascular smooth muscle relaxation. By directly stimulating sGC independent of nitric oxide availability, these drugs increase cGMP production, leading to smooth muscle relaxation, vasodilation, and improved hemodynamics. This mechanism is particularly beneficial in pulmonary hypertension where endothelial dysfunction impairs the nitric oxide-cGMP pathway.

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