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agalsidase alfa

agalsidase alfa (REPLAGAL) is a globotriosylceramide hydrolytic enzyme. Associated with Takeda.

EMA: approved Alimentary tract and metabolism (A16) A16AB03
Patents linked 0
Pipeline programs 5
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Drug details — agalsidase alfa
Class
Alimentary tract and metabolism (A16)
Route
Patents
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Programs
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Quick answer

agalsidase alfa (REPLAGAL) is a globotriosylceramide hydrolytic enzyme. Associated with Takeda.

Key facts

INN agalsidase alfa
Brand REPLAGAL
Mechanism Globotriosylceramide hydrolytic enzyme
Target Globotriosylceramide
Therapeutic class Alimentary tract and metabolism (A16)
ATC code A16AB03
Originator Takeda

Mechanism of action

Globotriosylceramide hydrolytic enzyme

Primary target: Globotriosylceramide

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. EFC16158 - CARAT Phase 3 · Sanofi-Aventis U.S · Fabry’s disease
  2. agalsidase alfa Phase 3 · Takeda · Fabry Disease
  3. Replagal (agalsidase alfa) Phase 2 · Takeda · Fabry Disease
  4. [11C]CPPC PET ligand Phase 2 · United Therapeutics Europe · ALS
  5. REPLAGAL Approved · Takeda · Fabry Disease

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Frequently asked questions

What is agalsidase alfa?

agalsidase alfa (REPLAGAL) is a globotriosylceramide hydrolytic enzyme. Associated with Takeda.

What is the brand name for agalsidase alfa?

REPLAGAL is a marketed brand name for agalsidase alfa. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.