Research programme: enzyme replacement therapy - Chiesi Farmaceutici
Alternative Names: Agazym; Aspartylglucosaminuria; Galaczym; Recombinant lysosomal galactocerebrosidase; rhAGA; rhGALC; ZA 011Latest Information Update: 27 Oct 2025
At a glance
- Originator Zymenex A/S
- Developer Chiesi Farmaceutici
- Class Enzymes; Recombinant proteins
- Mechanism of Action Amidohydrolase replacements; Galactosylceramidase replacements
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - Globoid cell leukodystrophy; Lysosomal storage diseases
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity Yes
Highest Development Phases
- Preclinical CNS disorders; Unspecified
- Discontinued Globoid cell leukodystrophy; Lysosomal storage diseases
Most Recent Events
- 27 Oct 2025 Preclinical development is ongoing in CNS disorders in Italy (unspecified route)
- 27 Oct 2025 Preclinical development is ongoing in Unspecified in Italy (unspecified route)
- 28 Feb 2023 Discontinued - Preclinical for Globoid cell leukodystrophy in Denmark (unspecified route) (Chiesi pipeline, February 2023)