Synonyms: exendin (9-39) | exendin 3 [Heloderma horridum horridum (Mexican beaded lizard)] (9-39)-peptide 39-amide (from INN record) | exendin(9-39) | exendin-(9-39) amide | Exendin-3-(9-39) amide
Compound class:
Peptide
Comment: Exendin-(9-39) is a N-terminally truncated analogue of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor (GLP-1R) agonist exendin-4. It acts as a GLP-1R antagonist, thus blocking the glucagonostatic and insulinotropic effects of GLP-1 [1]. The C-terminally amidated peptide has the INN avexitide, and the USAN uses the description Exendin-3-(9-39)peptidamide triacetate salt. Exendin-(9-39) and avexitide are often used interchangeably in the literature.
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Summary of Clinical Use |
Exendin-(9-39)/avexitide is being evaluated as an option to manage hypoglycemia post bariatric surgery [4]. Avexitide was granted FDA breakthrough therapy designation for this indication and congenital hyperinsulinism [3]. As of July 2024, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals were progressing avexitide for potential to treat hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia. |
Clinical Trials | |||||
Clinical Trial ID | Title | Type | Source | Comment | References |
NCT01803451 | Glucagon-like Peptide 1, Glucose Metabolism and Gastric Bypass | Early Phase 1 Interventional | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | ||
NCT02823665 | The Effects of Bariatric Surgeries on Glucose Metabolism | Early Phase 1 Interventional | The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | ||
NCT02771574 | Efficacy, Tolerability and Pharmacokinetics of Subcutaneous Exendin (9-39) in Patients With Post Bariatric Hypoglycemia | Phase 2 Interventional | Stanford University | ||
NCT04652479 | Avexitide Safety and Efficacy to Treat Acquired Hyperinsulinemic Hypoglycemia | Phase 2 Interventional | Stanford University |