alglucerase


alglucerase

 [al-gloo´ser-ās″] a modified form of the enzyme lacking in Gaucher's disease, used in treatment of the adult form of the disease.

alglucerase

A modified form of beta-glucerebrosidase that catalyses the hydrolysis of glucocerebroside in reticuloendothelial system lysosomes, which is the most effective therapy for type-1 Gaucher disease, resulting in decreased hepatospenomegaly, haematologic defects, increased bone mineralisation and reversal of cachexia seen in these patients.

alglucerase

Ceredase® A monomeric 497 AA glycoprotein and modified form of β-glucerebrosidase, which catalyzes the hydrolysis of glucocerebroside in reticuloendothelial system lysosomes, which is produced by genetic engineering; alglucerase is the most effective therapy for type 1 Gaucher disease, resulting in ↓ hepatospenomegaly, hematologic defects, ↑ bone mineralization, and reversal of cachexia Cost Very high. See Gaucher disease, 'Orphan drug. '.