NCIt definition : An orally bioavailable modulator and stabilizer of sickle cell hemoglobin (HbS), with
potential use in the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD). Upon administration,
voxelotor targets and covalently binds to the N-terminal valine of the alpha chain
of HbS. This stabilizes HbS, thereby improving oxygen binding affinity. The binding
of voxelotor to HbS prevents HbS polymerization, reduces sickling, decreases red blood
cell (RBC) damage and increases the half-life of RBCs. This improves blood flow and
decreases hemolytic anemia.;
UNII : 3ZO554A4Q8;
InChIKey : FWCVZAQENIZVMY-UHFFFAOYSA-N;
CAS number : 1446321-46-5;
Drug name : Oxbryta;
Molecule name : GBT-440; GBT 440; GTX 011; GTX-011;