Lysosomal alpha-glucosidase — Drug Target
All drugs that target Lysosomal alpha-glucosidase — marketed and clinical-stage. Includes 3 drug classes acting on this target.
Drug classes
voglibose · Glucosylceramide Synthase Inhibitor [EPC] · alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor
Marketed (3)
- Glustat · voglibose · Metabolic
- Zavesca · AstraZeneca · Glucosylceramide Synthase Inhibitor [EPC] · Metabolic
Zavesca works by inhibiting the enzyme glucosylceramide synthase, which is involved in the production of a toxic lipid that accumulates in cells of patients with certain lysosomal storage disorders. - Glyset · Pfizer · alpha-Glucosidase Inhibitor · Metabolic
Glyset works by delaying the breakdown of carbohydrates in the gut, allowing less glucose to enter the bloodstream.