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New Medicines
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) in male adults (adrenomyeloneuropathy [AMN] phenotype)
Information
New molecular entity
Minoryx
Minoryx
Development and Regulatory status
Phase III Clinical Trials
Phase III Clinical Trials
Phase III Clinical Trials
Yes
Yes
Category
Selective PPAR gamma agonist with a superior profile for central nervous system-related diseases; a metabolite of pioglitazone.
X-ALD results in cerebral demyelination, axonal dysfunction in the spinal cord leading to spastic paraplegia, adrenal insufficiency & sometimes testicular insufficiency. X-ALD is the most common peroxisomal disorder with an estimated birth incidence of 1/20,000 (male & female). Male hemizygotes may present with neurological symptoms in 2 forms: X-linked cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (X-CALD) & adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN). AMN is characterised by the onset of spastic paraplegia in adult men [1].
X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) in male adults (adrenomyeloneuropathy [AMN] phenotype)
Oral
Further information
Yes