Venglustat - Sanofi
Alternative Names: Genz-682452-AA; Genz-682452-AU; GZ-402671; GZ/SAR402671; GZ/SAR402671A; Ibiglustat; SAR-402671; SAR402671A; Venglustat malate; Venglustat malate - SanofiLatest Information Update: 05 Feb 2026
At a glance
- Originator Genzyme Corporation
- Developer Sanofi; Sanofi Genzyme
- Class Antiparkinsonians; Azabicyclo compounds; Carbamates; Small molecules; Thiazoles; Urologics
- Mechanism of Action Glucosylceramide synthase inhibitors
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Polycystic kidney disease
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Phase III Fabry's disease; Gaucher's disease type III; GM2 gangliosidoses; Polycystic kidney disease
- Phase II Gaucher's disease
- Discontinued Parkinson's disease
Most Recent Events
- 02 Feb 2026 Efficacy and advers evenet data from phase III trials in Gaucher's disease released by Sanofi
- 26 Dec 2024 Genzyme terminates phase-III AMETHIST trials in GM2 gangliosidoses (In adolescents, In children, In adults) in US, Germany, Portugal, France, the UK, Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey due to the absence of positive trends on clinical endpoints (PO) (NCT04221451)
- 19 Feb 2024 Sanofi announces intention to submit regulatory application for Gaucher's disease (type 3) in 2026 or later (Sanofi pipeline, February 2024)