voxelotor

Description: Voxelotor (GBT 440) is a novel hemoglobin S (HbS) polymerization inhibitor primarily used for the treatment of sickle cell disease (SCD) and a cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitor. Voxelotor targets and covalently binds to the N-terminal valine of the HbS alpha chain, thereby stabilizing sickle cell hemoglobin (HbS). Target: Others. Smiles: CC(C)n1nccc1-c1ncccc1COc1cccc(O)c1C=O. References: Oksenberg D,et al. GBT440 increases haemoglobin oxygen affinity, reduces sickling and prolongs RBC half-life in a murine model of sickle cell disease. Br J Haematol. 2016 Oct, 175(1):141-53.