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Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Molecular Formula C26H30N6O3.C2H4O2
Molecular Weight 534.6068
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED
Defined Stereocenters 2 / 2
E/Z Centers 0
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of MACIMORELIN ACETATE

SMILES

CC(O)=O.CC(C)(N)C(=O)N[C@H](CC1=CNC2=C1C=CC=C2)C(=O)N[C@H](CC3=CNC4=C3C=CC=C4)NC=O

InChI

InChIKey=WVDSKQXKCDZXLH-OHIDFYLOSA-N
InChI=1S/C26H30N6O3.C2H4O2/c1-26(2,27)25(35)31-22(11-16-13-28-20-9-5-3-7-18(16)20)24(34)32-23(30-15-33)12-17-14-29-21-10-6-4-8-19(17)21;1-2(3)4/h3-10,13-15,22-23,28-29H,11-12,27H2,1-2H3,(H,30,33)(H,31,35)(H,32,34);1H3,(H,3,4)/t22-,23-;/m1./s1

HIDE SMILES / InChI

Molecular Formula C2H4O2
Molecular Weight 60.052
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ACHIRAL
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 0 / 0
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity NONE

Molecular Formula C26H30N6O3
Molecular Weight 474.5548
Charge 0
Count
Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Additional Stereochemistry No
Defined Stereocenters 2 / 2
E/Z Centers 0
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED

Macimorelin (AEZS 130) is an orally active, small-molecule, peptidomimetic growth hormone secretagogue receptor (GHSR1A) agonist (ghrelin analogue), being developed by AEterna Zentaris for the diagnosis of adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD; somatotropin deficiency), and for the treatment of cachexia associated with chronic disease such as AIDS and cancer. Macimorelin was approved by the FDA in December 2017 under the market name Macrilen for oral solution. Macimorelin stimulates GH release by activating growth hormone secretagogue receptors present in the pituitary and hypothalamus. Macimorelin has been granted orphan drug designation by the FDA for diagnosis of AGHD.

Approval Year

TargetsConditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Diagnostic
MACRILEN

Approved Use

MACRILEN is a growth hormone (GH) secretagogue receptor agonist indicated for the diagnosis of adult growth hormone deficiency

Launch Date

1.51364161E12
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
9.24 ng/mL
0.5 mg single, oral
dose: 0.5 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
[NO STEREO] MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
10.6 μg/L
0.5 mg/kg 1 times / day multiple, oral
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: MULTIPLE
co-administered:
[NO STEREO] MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
9.17 ng/mL
0.5 mg/kg single, oral
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
21.9 ng/mL
2 mg/kg single, oral
dose: 2 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
38 ng × h/mL
0.5 mg single, oral
dose: 0.5 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
[NO STEREO] MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
32 μg × h/L
0.5 mg/kg 1 times / day multiple, oral
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: MULTIPLE
co-administered:
[NO STEREO] MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
59.45 ng × h/mL
0.5 mg/kg single, oral
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
75.7 ng × h/mL
2 mg/kg single, oral
dose: 2 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
3.51 h
0.5 mg single, oral
dose: 0.5 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
[NO STEREO] MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
3.9 h
0.5 mg/kg 1 times / day multiple, oral
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: MULTIPLE
co-administered:
[NO STEREO] MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
3.76 h
0.5 mg/kg single, oral
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: UNHEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
7.23 h
2 mg/kg single, oral
dose: 2 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered:
MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
Funbound

Funbound

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
22%
0.5 mg/kg 1 times / day multiple, oral
dose: 0.5 mg/kg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: MULTIPLE
co-administered:
[NO STEREO] MACIMORELIN plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: FEMALE / MALE
food status: FASTED
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
2 mg/kg 1 times / day single, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 2 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 2 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124
healthy, adult
n = 9
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: adult
Population Size: 9
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124
Other AEs: Diarrhoea, Pain...
Other AEs:
Diarrhoea (11.1%)
Pain (11.1%)
Headache (44.4%)
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124
0.5 mg/kg 1 times / day single, oral
Recommended
Dose: 0.5 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 0.5 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124, p.52
unhealthy, adult
n = 52
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: adult growth hormone deficiency
Age Group: adult
Population Size: 52
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124, p.52
Disc. AE: Vein collapse...
AEs leading to
discontinuation/dose reduction:
Vein collapse (1.9%)
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124, p.52
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Diarrhoea 11.1%
2 mg/kg 1 times / day single, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 2 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 2 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124
healthy, adult
n = 9
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: adult
Population Size: 9
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124
Pain 11.1%
2 mg/kg 1 times / day single, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 2 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 2 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124
healthy, adult
n = 9
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: adult
Population Size: 9
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124
Headache 44.4%
2 mg/kg 1 times / day single, oral
Highest studied dose
Dose: 2 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 2 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124
healthy, adult
n = 9
Health Status: healthy
Age Group: adult
Population Size: 9
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124
Vein collapse 1.9%
Disc. AE
0.5 mg/kg 1 times / day single, oral
Recommended
Dose: 0.5 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: single
Dose: 0.5 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124, p.52
unhealthy, adult
n = 52
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: adult growth hormone deficiency
Age Group: adult
Population Size: 52
Sources: Page: 205598Orig1s000MedR.pdf - p.124, p.52
OverviewDrug as perpetrator​

Drug as perpetrator​

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
no [IC50 25 uM]
no
no
no
no
no
no
no
yes
yes
yes
Drug as victimTox targets

Tox targets

TargetModalityActivityMetaboliteClinical evidence
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
Effect of food on the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of an oral ghrelin agonist (ARD-07) in healthy subjects.
2009 May
Macimorelin (AEZS-130)-stimulated growth hormone (GH) test: validation of a novel oral stimulation test for the diagnosis of adult GH deficiency.
2013 Jun
The macimorelin-stimulated growth hormone test for adult growth hormone deficiency diagnosis.
2014 Jul
Patents

Sample Use Guides

Recommended dose is 0.5 mg/kg as a single oral dose, after fasting for at least 8 hours
Route of Administration: Oral
Macimorelin exhibited a high binding affinity to the cloned hGHS-R 1a receptor (IC50 value of 123 nM).
Substance Class Chemical
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Record UNII
AQZ1003RMG
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Name Type Language
MACIMORELIN ACETATE
USAN   WHO-DD  
USAN  
Official Name English
EP-1572 ACETATE
Code English
MACIMORELIN ACETATE [ORANGE BOOK]
Common Name English
MACIMORELIN ACETATE [USAN]
Common Name English
MACIMORELIN ACETATE [MI]
Common Name English
Macimorelin acetate [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
ARD-07 ACETATE
Code English
MACRILEN
Brand Name English
N2-(2-AMINO-2-METHYLPROPANOYL-N1-((1R)-1-FORMAMIDO-2-(1H-INDOL-3-YL)ETHYL)- D-TRYPTOPHANAMIDE ACETATE
Common Name English
D-TRYPTOPHANAMIDE, 2-METHYLALANYL-N-((1R)-1-(FORMYLAMINO)-2-(1H-INDOL-3-YL)ETHYL)-, ACETATE (1:1)
Systematic Name English
D-87575 ACETATE
Code English
Classification Tree Code System Code
FDA ORPHAN DRUG 225506
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Code System Code Type Description
ChEMBL
CHEMBL278623
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RXCUI
1999419
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USAN
AB-26
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FDA UNII
AQZ1003RMG
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CAS
945212-59-9
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID40241516
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NCI_THESAURUS
C174624
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PUBCHEM
71526737
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MERCK INDEX
m12057
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DRUG BANK
DBSALT002428
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