Pegunigalsidase alfa
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| Other names | PRX-102 |
| Routes of administration | Intravenous |
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| Formula | C2060H3130N552O601S27 |
| Molar mass | 46110.58 g·mol−1 |
Pegunigalsidase alfa is an experimental medication under investigation as an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of Fabry disease.[1] It is a recombinant human α-galactosidase-A.[1]
The most common side effects are infusion-related reactions, hypersensitivity and asthenia.[1]
Society and culture
Legal status
On 23 February 2023, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) adopted a positive opinion, recommending the granting of a marketing authorization for the medicinal product Elfabrio, intended for the treatment of Fabry disease.[1] The applicant for this medicinal product is Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Elfabrio: Pending EC decision". European Medicines Agency. 23 February 2023. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023. Text was copied from this source which is copyright European Medicines Agency. Reproduction is authorized provided the source is acknowledged.
- ↑ "Chiesi Global Rare Diseases and Protalix BioTherapeutics Receive Positive CHMP Opinion for Pegunigalsidase Alfa for Treatment of Fabry Disease" (Press release). Chiesi Global Rare Diseases. 24 February 2023. Archived from the original on 24 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023 – via PR Newswire.
Further reading
- Schiffmann R, Goker-Alpan O, Holida M, Giraldo P, Barisoni L, Colvin RB, et al. (May 2019). "Pegunigalsidase alfa, a novel PEGylated enzyme replacement therapy for Fabry disease, provides sustained plasma concentrations and favorable pharmacodynamics: A 1-year Phase 1/2 clinical trial". Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease. 42 (3): 534–544. doi:10.1002/jimd.12080. PMID 30834538. S2CID 73489645.
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