Etrasimod

Generic Name
Etrasimod
Brand Names
Velsipity
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C26H26F3NO3
CAS Number
1206123-37-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
6WH8495MMH
Background

Etrasimod is a synthetic next-generation selective Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator that targets the S1P with no detectable activity on S1P and S1P receptors. S1P receptors are membrane-derived lysophospholipid signaling molecules that are involved in the sequestration of circulating peripheral lymphocytes in lymph nodes. Therefore, S1P recep...

Indication

Etrasimod is indicated for the treatment of moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) in adults.

Associated Conditions
Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
Associated Therapies
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