Elafibranor

ATC Code A05AX06

Elafibranor

Definition

An orally bioavailable agonist of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-alpha (PPARa) and -delta (PPARd), with bile acids reducing activity. Upon oral administration, elafibranor, and its main active metabolite GFT1007, target, bind to and activate PPARa and PPARd in the liver. This induces the expression of fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) and downregulates CYP7A1, the key enzyme responsible for the synthesis of bile acids from cholesterol. By reducing CYP7A1 expression, bile acid synthesis is reduced. This leads to reduced bile toxicity, and reduced inflammation and scarring associated with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).

Also known as ELAFIBRANOR, GFT 505, GFT-505, GFT505, IQIRVO — per NCIT

Also identified as

Indications

Disease Relation Source
Primary biliary cholangitis may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Organ Effects

Organ Side effect / interaction Source
Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Bile ducts may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0
Liver may treat a disease of this organ DERIVED · CC BY 4.0

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