Sebelipase alfa

The lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) enzyme is found in lysosomes and is primarily responsible for the metabolism of lipids, and its absence or deficiency results in the accumulation of lipids in various organs. This lipid accumulation can lead to end-organ damage in the form of liver dysfunction or malabsorption secondary to intestinal dysfunction. In addition, patients with LAL deficiency typically develop dyslipidemia, which itself contributes to a number of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Sebelipase alfa is a recombinant form LAL approved for the treatment of LAL deficiency. It was first approved by both the FDA and EMA in 2015 and is marketed under the brand name Kanuma (Alexion Pharmaceuticals).

The lysosomal acid lipase (LAL) enzyme is found in lysosomes and is primarily responsible for the metabolism of lipids, and its absence or deficiency results in the accumulation of lipids in various organs. This lipid accumulation can lead to end-organ damage in the form of liver dysfunction or malabsorption secondary to intestinal dysfunction. In addition, patients with LAL deficiency typically develop dyslipidemia, which itself contributes to a number of adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Sebelipase alfa is a recombinant form LAL approved for the treatment of LAL deficiency. It was first approved by both the FDA and EMA in 2015 and is marketed under the brand name Kanuma (Alexion Pharmaceuticals).

Sebelipase alfa is a hydrolytic lysosomal cholesteryl ester and triacylglycerol-specific enzyme indicated for the treatment of patients with a diagnosis of Lysosomal Acid Lipase (LAL) deficiency.

• Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency