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The calcimimetic agents: perspectives for treatment.

João M Frazão1, Patrícia Martins, Jack W Coburn

  • 1Department of Nephrology, Hospital São João, Porto, Portugal. jfrazao@hotmail.com

Kidney International. Supplement
|May 2, 2002
PubMed
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The calcium-sensing receptor (CaR) regulates calcium homeostasis and PTH secretion. Calcimimetic drugs, like AMG 073, show promise in treating hyperparathyroidism by lowering PTH and phosphorus levels safely.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Nephrology
  • Mineral Metabolism

Background:

  • The extracellular calcium-sensing receptor (CaR) is crucial for calcium homeostasis and mineral metabolism.
  • CaR regulates parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion and renal handling of calcium, magnesium, and water.
  • CaR dysfunction due to mutations or acquired abnormalities causes clinical disorders like hyperparathyroidism.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the biology and physiological roles of the CaR.
  • To summarize experiences with calcimimetic drugs in treating hyperparathyroidism.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of novel calcimimetics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of CaR biology and function.
  • Summary of clinical experiences with calcimimetic drugs (R-568 and AMG 073).

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  • Analysis of PTH, blood calcium, serum phosphorus, and calcium x phosphorus product levels.

    • Main Results:

    • Calcimimetics amplify CaR sensitivity, suppressing PTH and lowering blood calcium.
    • AMG 073 effectively reduces PTH, serum phosphorus, and the calcium x phosphorus product in secondary hyperparathyroidism.
    • R-568 demonstrated safety and efficacy in a long-term parathyroid carcinoma case.

    Conclusions:

    • Calcimimetics offer a promising therapeutic strategy for hyperparathyroidism, managing PTH and mineral levels without complications.
    • AMG 073 presents a safe and effective treatment option for secondary hyperparathyroidism.
    • Further long-term studies are needed to confirm the sustained effectiveness and safety of calcimimetics.