hrp0094p2-98 | Bone, growth plate and mineral metabolism | ESPE2021
Padidela Raja
, Cheung Moira
, Allgrove Jeremy
, Bacchetta Justine
, Semler Oliver
, Heubner Angela
, Schnabel Dirk
, Emma Franceso
, Nilsson Ola
, Hogler Wolfgang
, De La Cerda Ojeda Francisco
, Quattrocchi Emilia
, Linglart Agnes
,
Background: X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is caused by mutations in PHEX which increases serum Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF23) concentrations leading to phosphate wasting and osteomalacia. Burosumab is a recombinant fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody which selectively inhibits the activity of FGF23. In clinical trials burosumab demonstrated significant clinical improvements in radiological rickets severity, growth, and biochemistry among XLH c...