Repagermanium
Alternative Names: 2-Carboxyethylgermanium sesquioxide; GE 132; RexagermaniumLatest Information Update: 12 Jan 2022
At a glance
- Originator Asai Germanium
- Class Heavy metals
- Mechanism of Action Glycosylation inhibitors; Immunostimulants
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
Highest Development Phases
- Discontinued Cancer; Cataracts; Postmenopausal osteoporosis
Most Recent Events
- 22 Feb 1999 GE 132 is now called repagermanium
- 27 Jan 1999 Discontinued-Preclinical for Cataracts in USA (Unknown route)
- 27 Jan 1999 Discontinued-Preclinical for Postmenopausal osteoporosis in Japan (Unknown route)