Drug Profile
Velmanase alfa - Chiesi Farmaceutici
Alternative Names: ALPHA-MAN project; Lamazym; Lamzede; Recombinant lysosomal alpha-D-mannosidase; Recombinant lysosomal alpha-mannosidase; rhLAMANLatest Information Update: 30 Jan 2018
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At a glance
- Originator Zymenex A/S
- Class Mannosidases; Recombinant proteins
- Mechanism of Action Alpha-mannosidase replacements
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Orphan Drug Status
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Preregistration Alpha-Mannosidosis
Most Recent Events
- 26 Jan 2018 Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) recommends approval of Velmanase alfa for Alpha-Mannosidosis (In adolescents, In adults, In children) in European Union
- 05 Oct 2016 Preregistration for Alpha-Mannosidosis (In adolescents, In children, In adults) in European Union (IV)
- 17 Aug 2016 Chiesi Farmaceutici initiates a phase II trial for Alpha-Mannosidosis (In children) in Denmark (IV) (EudraCT2016-001988-36)