Etrasimod
ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS
Also known as: APD-334, APD334, etrasimod arginine, velsipity
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Etrasimod is an onp drug catalogued in DrugCentral. It was first approved by the FDA in 2023. DrugCentral lists 5 molecular targets, including S1PR1, S1PR5 and S1PR4. Recorded indications include Moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
- Approval status: onp (first approved 2023 by the FDA).
- Molecular targets: S1PR1, S1PR5, S1PR4 and ADORA3 (5 listed in DrugCentral).
- Indications: Moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
- ATC code: L04AE05 (Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulators).
- Molecular formula: C26H26F3NO3; molecular weight 457.49 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Indications (1)
- Moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis
Contraindications (7)
- Angina pectoris
- Cerebrovascular accident
- Decompensated cardiac failure
- Mobitz type II atrioventricular block
- Myocardial infarction
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Transient ischemic attack
Mechanism & targets
Molecular targets (5)
| Target | Gene | Action | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1 | S1PR1 | agonist | EC50 7.36 |
| Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 5 | S1PR5 | agonist | EC50 7.20 |
| Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 4 | S1PR4 | agonist | EC50 6.85 |
| Adenosine receptor A3 | ADORA3 | unknown | IC50 5.48 |
| Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 3 | S1PR3 | partial agonist | EC50 5.22 |
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-10 | FDA | — | PFIZER INC |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
L04AE05 | ANTINEOPLASTIC AND IMMUNOMODULATING AGENTS › IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS › IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS › Sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulators |
Pharmacogenomics
Drug-label and guideline annotations from PharmGKB and CPIC.
- EMA label: CYP2C9 · Actionable PGx
- FDA label: CYP2C9 · Informative PGx
- HCSC label: CYP2C9 · Informative PGx
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Diabetic eye disease | 441.6 |
| Drug ineffective | 147.3 |
| Condition aggravated | 144.7 |
| Type 2 diabetes mellitus | 144.3 |
| Haematochezia | 87.5 |
| Colitis | 81.7 |
| Colitis ulcerative | 80.9 |
| Rectal haemorrhage | 65.1 |
| Large intestine erosion | 56.4 |
| Defaecation urgency | 51.1 |
| Faecal calprotectin increased | 48.7 |
Chemical structure
Full physicochemical, ADMET and 3D-structure analysis of Etrasimod is on its molecule page.
| Molecular formula | C26H26F3NO3 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 457.49 g/mol |
| CAS number | — |
| InChIKey | MVGWUTBTXDYMND-QGZVFWFLSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 44623998 |
Frequently asked questions
Answers are generated from the structured data on this page, not written by hand.
What is Etrasimod used for?
DrugCentral lists the following indications for Etrasimod: Moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis.
How does Etrasimod work?
Its molecular targets in DrugCentral include S1PR1 (agonist), S1PR5 (agonist), S1PR4 (agonist) and ADORA3.
When was Etrasimod first approved?
Etrasimod was first approved by the FDA in 2023.
What is the chemical formula of Etrasimod?
Etrasimod has the molecular formula C26H26F3NO3 and a molecular weight of 457.49 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 5747 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL3358920 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 44623998 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB14766 — drug record
- FDA UNII 6WH8495MMH — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Etrasimod — current prescribing information (label search)
- UniProt P21453 (S1PR1) — target protein
- UniProt Q9H228 (S1PR5) — target protein
- UniProt O95977 (S1PR4) — target protein
- UniProt P0DMS8 (ADORA3) — target protein
- UniProt Q99500 (S1PR3) — target protein
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
- PharmGKB / CPIC — pharmacogenomic label annotations
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