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Mitapivat · Aqvesme, Pyrukynd

Small molecule · Activator of pyruvate kinase, red cell isoform (PK-R) (PKLR) · developed by Agios Pharms

Approved FDA, Feb 2022
AGIO Developer
7 Registered trials

What is Mitapivat?

Mitapivat is a small-molecule allosteric activator of pyruvate kinase (PK-R) that binds to the PK tetramer and increases its activity. It enhances glycolytic pathway activity, improves ATP levels, and reduces 2,3-DPG levels in red blood cells.

Summary written with AI from the sources listed at the end of this page.

At a glance

Also known as
Aqvesme, Pyrukynd, AG-348, [13C6]AG-348
Drug type
Small molecule
Targets
pyruvate kinase, red cell isoform (PK-R) (PKLR)
Mechanism
Activator of pyruvate kinase, red cell isoform (PK-R) (PKLR)
Pathways
glycolytic pathway, ATP production, 2,3-DPG reduction
Therapy area
Hematology
Developer
Agios Pharms Inc (AGIO)
FDA status
Approved as Aqvesme, Pyrukynd (February 17, 2022), NDA216196 · FDA label
UNII
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✅ FDA-approved uses

From the indications section of the FDA label (version of Jun 30, 2026). Read the full label for the exact wording, limitations and safety information.

🧪 Clinical trials

TrialPhaseConditionStatusSponsor
NCT05777993 Phase 4 Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Enrolling by invitation AGIO
NCT03548220 Phase 3 Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency Completed AGIO
NCT04696393 Phase 1 Healthy Volunteers Completed AGIO
NCT04565678 Phase 1 Healthy Volunteers Completed AGIO
NCT04472832 Phase 1 Healthy Volunteers Completed AGIO
NCT03991312 Phase 1 Healthy Volunteers Completed AGIO
NCT03703505 Phase 1 Healthy Volunteers Completed AGIO

Trials of the companies BioRadar tracks, from ClinicalTrials.gov, most advanced phase first.

Conditions studied

Sickle Cell DiseaseThalassemiaAnemia, HemolyticHealthy VolunteersPyruvate Kinase Deficiency

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Sources

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