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Alunacedase alfa

This drug entry is a stub and has not been fully annotated. It is scheduled to be annotated soon.

Identification

Generic Name
Alunacedase alfa
DrugBank Accession Number
DB15736
Background

Alunacedase alfa is a recombinant and soluble glycosylated form of human ACE2. This recombinant version of the enzyme has antihypertensive and potential antineoplastic activities.

Type
Biotech
Groups
Investigational
Biologic Classification
Protein Based Therapies
Recombinant Enzymes
Protein Chemical Formula
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Protein Average Weight
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Sequences
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Synonyms
  • Alunacedase alfa
  • Recombinant Human Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2
  • rhACE2
External IDs
  • APN-01
  • APN01
  • GSK-2586881
  • GSK2586881
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Pharmacology

Indication

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Pharmacodynamics

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Mechanism of action

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 (ACE2) degrades Angiotensin II (known as Ang1-8) into Ang1-7. Angiotensin II exerts actions like inflammation, ROS production, and vasoconstriction, and is implicated in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Its conversion to Ang1-7 by ACE2 contrasts these actions as Ang1-7 promotes vasodilation, anti-inflammation, and NO release -- attenuating tissue injury which includes ARDS-associated injury. Additional administration of ACE2 by way of a recombinant protein is thought to aid in conversion of excessive Ang1-8 associated with ARDS into Ang1-7, and help reduce the damaging effects of the renin-angiotensin system. This compound, as such, is being investigated for lung injury and ARDS associated with COVID-19.

Absorption

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Volume of distribution

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Protein binding

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Metabolism
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Route of elimination

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Half-life

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Clearance

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Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

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Pathways
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Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
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Interactions

Drug Interactions
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Food Interactions
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Categories

Drug Categories
Chemical TaxonomyProvided by Classyfire
Description
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Kingdom
Organic Compounds
Super Class
Organic Acids
Class
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Sub Class
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Direct Parent
Peptides
Alternative Parents
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Substituents
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Molecular Framework
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External Descriptors
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Affected organisms
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Chemical Identifiers

UNII
FA2I4Z873U
CAS number
2416824-55-8

References

General References
  1. Khan A, Benthin C, Zeno B, Albertson TE, Boyd J, Christie JD, Hall R, Poirier G, Ronco JJ, Tidswell M, Hardes K, Powley WM, Wright TJ, Siederer SK, Fairman DA, Lipson DA, Bayliffe AI, Lazaar AL: A pilot clinical trial of recombinant human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Crit Care. 2017 Sep 7;21(1):234. doi: 10.1186/s13054-017-1823-x. [Article]
  2. Haschke M, Schuster M, Poglitsch M, Loibner H, Salzberg M, Bruggisser M, Penninger J, Krahenbuhl S: Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of recombinant human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 in healthy human subjects. Clin Pharmacokinet. 2013 Sep;52(9):783-92. doi: 10.1007/s40262-013-0072-7. [Article]
  3. NCBI MedGen: Recombinant Human Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 APN01 [Link]
  4. Phase 2 Clinical Trial of APN01 for Treatment of COVID-19 Inititated [Link]
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Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials
PhaseStatusPurposeConditionsCount
2CompletedTreatmentCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19)1
2CompletedTreatmentLung Injury, Acute (ALI)1
2CompletedTreatmentPulmonary Hypertension (PH)1
1CompletedTreatmentCancer Diseases / Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) / Kidney Diseases / Lung Disorder1
1CompletedTreatmentCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID‑19)1

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
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Packagers
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Dosage Forms
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Prices
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Patents
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Properties

State
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Experimental Properties
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Drug created at August 11, 2020 20:25 / Updated at February 21, 2021 18:55