| Description | Ibiglustat (GZ402671) is a potent and selective Glucosylceramide synthase inhibitor and ceramide glucosyltransferase inhibitor. Ibiglustat blocks the formation of glucosylceramide (GL-1), a key intermediate in the synthesis of GL-3. Ibiglustat is potentially useful for treating Fabry disease. Fabry disease is a rare lysosomal storage disorder, which results in abnormal tissue deposits of a particular fatty substance called globotriaosylceramide (GL-3 or Gb3) throughout the body. |
| In vitro | Ibiglustat is in phase II Clinical trials for the treatment of Fabry's disease. Fabry disease, an X-linked disorder of glycosphingolipids that is caused by mutations of the GLA gene that codes for α-galactosidase A, leads to dysfunction of many cell types and includes a systemic vasculopathy [1]. |
| Synonyms | Venglustat, SAR402671, GZ402671 |
| molecular weight | 389.49 |
| Molecular formula | C20H24FN3O2S |
| CAS | 1401090-53-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 50 mg/mL (128.37 mM) |
| References | 1. Schiffmann R, et al. Fabry disease. Handb Clin Neurol. 2015;132:231-48. |