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Cerliponase alfa

Generic Name
Cerliponase alfa
Brand Names
Brineura
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
151662-36-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
X8R2D92QP1

Overview

Cerliponase alfa is an enzyme replacement treatment for a specific form of Batten disease. It was the first FDA-approved treatment to slow loss of walking ability (ambulation) in symptomatic pediatric patients 3 years of age and older with late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2), also known as tripeptidyl peptidase-1 (TPP1) deficiency. Intraventricular administration of the drug allows significant uptake into the brain. Cerliponase alfa was approved in April, 2017 (as Brineura).

Indication

Cerliponase alfa is a treatment for late infantile neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis type 2 (CLN2) disease to decelerate the progressive motor function decline in patients 3 years of age and older. CLN2 disease is a form of Batten disease, a rare inherited neurodegenerative disorder and is associated with seizures, ataxia, rapid loss of language and motor functions, blindness, and early death . It is caused by the lack the lysosomal enzyme tripeptidyl peptidase-1 (TPP1) and subsequent accumulation of lysosomal storage materials normally metabolized by this enzyme in the central nervous system.

Associated Conditions

  • Late-infantile Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis Type 2 (CLN2)

Clinical Trials

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Posted
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2021/12/10
Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
David L Rogers, MD
2020/07/20
N/A
Active, not recruiting

FDA Drug Approvals

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EMA Drug Approvals

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5/30/2017

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TGA Drug Approvals

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BRINEURA cerliponase alfa (rch) 150 mg/5 mL solution for injection vial with flushing solution vial
298672
Medicine
A
8/28/2018

Health Canada Drug Approvals

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BRINEURA
02484013
Solution - Intracerebroventricular
150 MG / 5 ML
3/18/2019

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