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Mineralized tissues in hypophosphatemic rickets
Marie-Eve Robinson1, Haitham AlQuorain1, Monzur Murshed1
1Shriners Hospital for Children and McGill University, 1003 Boulevard Decarie, Montreal, Québec, H4A 0A9, Canada.
Pediatric Nephrology (Berlin, Germany)
|August 9, 2019
Summary
X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a genetic disorder causing phosphate wasting due to PHEX mutations, leading to rickets. Newer FGF23 antibody treatments show promise for XLH, but long-term outcomes need further study.
Area of Science:
- Genetics
- Endocrinology
- Bone Biology
Background:
- Hypophosphatemic rickets (XLH) stems from renal phosphate wasting, typically caused by PHEX gene mutations.
- These mutations elevate fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23), impairing phosphate reabsorption and causing mineralization defects.
- Clinical manifestations include skeletal deformities, short stature, enthesopathies, and dental issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the pathophysiology of XLH.
- To review current and emerging therapeutic strategies for XLH.
- To highlight the role of FGF23 in XLH pathogenesis and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on XLH.
- Analysis of the role of PHEX mutations and FGF23 in disease development.
- Comparison of traditional phosphate/calcitriol therapy with novel FGF23 antibody treatments.
Main Results:
- PHEX mutations lead to increased FGF23, causing phosphate wasting and rickets.
- Traditional treatments improve some XLH symptoms but often leave mineralization defects unresolved.
- FGF23 antibody therapy offers improved phosphorus control and rickets healing in preliminary studies.
Conclusions:
- XLH is characterized by FGF23-mediated phosphate wasting due to PHEX mutations.
- While conventional therapies have limitations, FGF23 inhibition presents a promising therapeutic avenue.
- Further research is necessary to establish the long-term efficacy and safety of FGF23 antibody treatments for XLH.
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