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Methotrexate is a folate derivative that inhibits several enzymes responsible for nucleotide synthesis. This inhibition leads to suppression of inflammation as well as prevention of cell division. Because of these effects, methotrexate is often used to treat inflammation caused by arthritis or to control cell division in neoplastic diseases such as breast cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.[A180322,L7144,L7147,L7150,L7180] Due to the toxic effects of methotrexate, it is indicated for treatment of some forms of arthritis and severe psoriasis only if first line treatment has failed or patients are intolerant of those treatments. Methotrexate was granted FDA approval on 7 December 1953.
Onasemnogene abeparvovec is an adeno-associated virus vector-based gene therapy that has been approved by the FDA in May 2019 for the treatment of infant patients (less than 2 years of age) with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and a specific mutation in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene. SMA is a rare genetic disease that affects the survival and function of motor neurons, leading to debilitating and often fatal muscle weakness. As there is no cure for SMA, onasemnogene abeparvovec is a disease-modifying agent that decelerates the disease progression, improves motor function, and manages the symptoms. The use and effectiveness of onasemnogene abeparvovec in patients with advanced SMA, such as those with complete paralysis of the limbs and permanent dependence on ventilators, has not been evaluated. Onasemnogene abeparvovec is the first gene therapy that was approved for this indication in the USA. [Nusinersen] is another gene therapy that is currently approved by the FDA for the treatment of SMA in pediatric and adult patients. Developed by AveXis, a Novartis company, onasemnogene abeparvovec is commonly marketed as Zolgensma®, which is available as a single-dose intravenous infusion. Onasemnogene abeparvovec for therapeutic use and marketing is currently being assessed by the EU and an intrathecal formulation of the drug is currently undergoing clinical development in the USA.
Methotrexate {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Raltitrexed
Methotrexate {u} (Compound) resembles {v} (Compound) Tetrahydrofolic acid
Methotrexate {u} (Compound) treats {v} (Disease) stomach cancer
Methotrexate {u} (Compound) binds {v} (Gene) SLC16A1
Methotrexate {u} (Compound) upregulates {v} (Gene) PDLIM1
Methotrexate {u} (Compound) is included by {v} (Pharmacologic Class) Folic Acid Metabolism Inhibitors
Methotrexate {u} (Compound) downregulates {v} (Gene) TMEM50A
Methotrexate {u} (Compound) causes {v} (Side Effect) Ecchymosis
Methotrexate {u} may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with {v} Tromethamine
Methotrexate {u} may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with {v} Haloperidol
Methotrexate (Compound) resembles Raltitrexed (Compound)
Methotrexate (Compound) resembles Tetrahydrofolic acid (Compound)
Methotrexate (Compound) treats stomach cancer (Disease)
Methotrexate (Compound) binds SLC16A1 (Gene)
Methotrexate (Compound) upregulates PDLIM1 (Gene)
Methotrexate (Compound) is included by Folic Acid Metabolism Inhibitors (Pharmacologic Class)
Methotrexate (Compound) downregulates TMEM50A (Gene)
Methotrexate (Compound) causes Ecchymosis (Side Effect)
Methotrexate may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with Tromethamine
Methotrexate may cause a minor interaction that can limit clinical effects when taken with Haloperidol