ELAPRASE (idursulfase) by Takeda. Approved for hydrolytic lysosomal glycosaminoglycan-specific enzyme [epc]. First approved in 2006.
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ELAPRASE (idursulfase) is a recombinant lysosomal enzyme replacement therapy indicated for Hunter syndrome, a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by iduronate-2-sulfatase deficiency. The enzyme works by hydrolyzing glycosaminoglycans accumulated in lysosomes, reducing substrate buildup and slowing disease progression. It is administered as an intravenous infusion.
Mature product with small patient population and limited commercial growth; teams focus on market defense and patient retention strategies.
Hydrolytic Lysosomal Glycosaminoglycan-specific Enzyme
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Extension Study of Idursulfase-IT Along With Elaprase in Children and Adults With Hunter Syndrome and Cognitive Impairment
A Study of ELAPRASE in Treatment-naïve Participants With Hunter Syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis [MPS] II)
A Study to Determine the Efficacy and Safety of Tividenofusp Alfa (DNL310) vs Idursulfase in Pediatric and Young Adult Participants With Neuronopathic (nMPS II) or Non-Neuronopathic Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (nnMPS II)
A Study of Elaprase in Children and Adults With Hunter Syndrome (Mucopolysaccharidosis II) in India
An Extension Study to Assess the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Hunterase (Idursulfase Beta)
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