hrp0092p1-363 | GH and IGFs (2) | ESPE2019

Metabolism of Somapacitan, a Long-Acting Growth Hormone Derivative, in Human Subjects

Damholt Birgitte B , Bjelke Mads , Helleberg Hans , Rasmussen Michael H

Background: Somapacitan is a reversible albumin-binding growth hormone (GH) derivative developed for once-weekly administration in patients with GH deficiency (GHD). It consists of a human GH backbone, similar to endogenous human GH, with one amino acid substitution, attached to an albumin binder via a linker chain.Objective: Absorption, metabolism and excretion (AME) of somapacitan were investigated in a Phase 1 trial (...

hrp0089fc4.6 | GH & IGFs | ESPE2018

Absorption and Excretion of Somapacitan, a Long-Acting Growth Hormone (GH) Derivative

Rasmussen Michael Hojby , Damholt Birgitte Bentz , Helleberg Hans , Bjelke Mads , Suresh Swapna , Juul Rasmus Vestergaard , Hollensen Christian

Background: Somapacitan is a reversible albumin-binding growth hormone (GH) derivative in clinical development for once-weekly administration in patients with GH deficiency (GHD). Clinical data in healthy subjects, and adults and children with GHD showed that once-weekly somapacitan injections were well tolerated with no clinically significant safety or local tolerability issues. A sustained dose-dependent IGF-I response supports a once-weekly treatment regimen.<p class="a...