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  • Effects of asfotase alfa in...
    Seefried, Lothar; Genest, Franca; Petryk, Anna; Veith, Marina

    Bone (New York, N.Y.), 10/2023, Letnik: 175
    Journal Article

    Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare, heritable metabolic disorder caused by deficient activity of tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNSALP). Asfotase alfa (AA) is a human recombinant TNSALP that promotes bone mineralization and is approved to treat eligible patients with HPP. This prospective single-center observational study evaluated AA in adults with pediatric-onset HPP over 2 years of treatment (ClinicalTrials.govNCT03418389). Primary outcomes evaluated physical function; secondary outcomes assessed quality of life (QoL) and pain. The study included 17 females and 5 males (mean age: 48.7 years). Median distance walked in the 6-Minute Walk Test increased significantly from baseline to 12 months (P = 0.034) and results were sustained. Median Timed Up and Go test time significantly decreased from baseline at 12 (P = 0.003) and 24 months (P = 0.005), as did the median chair rise time test at 12 (P = 0.003) and 24 months (P < 0.002). The change from baseline in usual gait speed was significant at 12 (P = 0.003) and 24 months (P = 0.015). Mean dominant and nondominant hand grip strength improved at 24 months (P = 0.029 and P = 0.019, respectively). Median Short Form 36 Physical Component Summary scores significantly improved from baseline at 12 (P = 0.012) and 24 (P = 0.005) months, and median Lower Extremity Functional Scale scores improved from baseline at 12 (P = 0.001) and 24 (P = 0.002) months. No significant change was noted in pain level at these timepoints. While injection site reactions occurred in 86.4 % of the participants, there were no severe side effects or safety findings. Adults with pediatric-onset HPP treated with AA experienced marked improvement in functional and QoL outcomes that were observed as early as within 3 months of initial treatment and were sustained over 24 months. •Asfotase alfa in adults with hypophosphatasia was evaluated over 24 months.•Patients had marked improvement in functional and quality of life outcomes.•Response of bone turnover markers suggests onset of bone tissue remodeling.