Synonyms: AMR-101 | icosapent ethyl | icosapentate | Vascepa® | Vazkepa®
icosapent is an approved drug (FDA (2012), EMA (2021))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Icosapent is a synthetic ethyl ester derivative of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). It is de-esterified during absorption to active EPA that is absorbed in the small intestine.
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Bioactivity Comments |
As we are unable to define the MMOA of this drug, and as it is likely to have multiple actions, we have not tagged a primary drug target. |