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Zhang W, Ren H, Liao Q, Wu J. Cost-Effectiveness and Clinical Outcomes of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism Treatments in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease. Calcif Tissue Int 2024; 114:368-376. [PMID: 38376758 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-024-01187-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024]
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The study addresses the challenge of treating secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, focusing on the cost-effectiveness of surgical versus pharmacological interventions. Conducting a retrospective analysis on 152 CKD patients with SHPT at the Third People's Hospital of Chengdu, the study matched 80 patients into two groups: 40 undergoing parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation (PTX + AT) and 40 treated with calcimimetics. PTX + AT was more effective in alleviating symptoms, particularly bodily pain, and demonstrated greater cost-effectiveness over a long-term period compared to calcimimetics. This was especially significant in patients with PTH levels > 1800 pg/mL and hyperphosphatemia. Despite similar initial costs, PTX + AT led to a substantial decrease in expenses during the 2-5 years post-treatment period, PTX + AT results in an ICER of -RMB 26.71/QALY for the first post-treatment year and -RMB-111.9k/QALY for the 2-5 year period, indicating cost-effectiveness with reduced long-term costs. The study also found an increased economic burden in managing patients with hyperphosphatemia. Surgical intervention (PTX + AT) is advocated as the primary treatment strategy for severe SHPT in CKD patients, owing to its long-term economic and clinical advantages. The results underscore the need for a severity-based approach in treating SHPT.
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- Wenjie Zhang
- The Center of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu and The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 19 Yangshi Road, Chengdu, 610031, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal, Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, and Research Center for Nutrition, Metabolism and Food Safety, West China School of Public Health and West China Fourth Hospital, West China-PUMC CC.C. Chen Institute of Health, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610000, China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Chengdu First People's Hospital, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- The Center of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Department of General Surgery, The Third People's Hospital of Chengdu and The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 19 Yangshi Road, Chengdu, 610031, China.
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Goto M, Nishimura G, Sato H, Yamaguchi Y, Morimoto N, Hashimoto H, Takahashi N. Pharmacological profile of upacicalcet, a novel positive allosteric modulator of calcium-sensing receptor, in vitro and in vivo. Eur J Pharmacol 2023; 956:175936. [PMID: 37541363 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2023.175936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2022] [Revised: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/06/2023]
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Upacicalcet (formerly SK-1403/AJT240) is a novel non-peptide calcimimetic agent that acts as a calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) agonist for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in chronic kidney disease (CKD). We compared upacicalcet with other calcimimetics (etelcalcetide or cinacalcet) and examined its in vitro and in vivo characteristics in terms of its human CaSR agonistic activity, its efficacy in normal and CKD rats after a single administration, and its effect on gastric emptying in rats. Upacicalcet activated human CaSR depending on the extracellular calcium (Ca2+) concentration without exhibiting an agonistic action when the extracellular Ca2+ level was below the physiological level. On the other hand, etelcalcetide had an agonistic activity even in the absence of physiological levels of extracellular Ca2+. The intravenous administration of upacicalcet to normal and double-nephrectomized rats dose-dependently (0.03-3mg/kg and 0.3-30mg/kg, respectively) decreased the serum intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) and serum Ca2+ levels; however, the effect of upacicalcet on the reduction in serum Ca2+ disappeared at extracellular Ca2+ levels below the physiologically range, even when administered at a dose higher (100-fold) than the effective dose. Furthermore, upacicalcet did not affect gastric emptying in normal rats when administered up to a dose of 10mg/kg (300-fold higher than the dose affecting serum iPTH levels), while the administration of cinacalcet significantly slowed gastric emptying by approximately 50%. These findings suggest that upacicalcet has potential as an alternative calcimimetic agent with good pharmacological properties and a lower risk of hypocalcemia and gastrointestinal complications.
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- Moritaka Goto
- Pharmaceuticals Research Laboratories, Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd., 363 Shiosaki, Hokusei-cho, Inabe, Mie, 511-0406, Japan.
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- Pharmaceuticals Research Laboratories, Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd., 363 Shiosaki, Hokusei-cho, Inabe, Mie, 511-0406, Japan
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- Pharmaceuticals Research Laboratories, Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd., 363 Shiosaki, Hokusei-cho, Inabe, Mie, 511-0406, Japan
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- Pharmaceuticals Research Laboratories, Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd., 363 Shiosaki, Hokusei-cho, Inabe, Mie, 511-0406, Japan
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- Pharmaceuticals Research Laboratories, Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd., 363 Shiosaki, Hokusei-cho, Inabe, Mie, 511-0406, Japan
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- Pharmaceuticals Research Laboratories, Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd., 363 Shiosaki, Hokusei-cho, Inabe, Mie, 511-0406, Japan
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- Pharmaceuticals Research Laboratories, Sanwa Kagaku Kenkyusho Co., Ltd., 363 Shiosaki, Hokusei-cho, Inabe, Mie, 511-0406, Japan
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Fuleihan GEH, Drake MT. Commentary on the endocrine society clinical practice guideline on the "treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy in adults". Metabolism 2023; 143:155553. [PMID: 37028591 DOI: 10.1016/j.metabol.2023.155553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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- Ghada El-Hajj Fuleihan
- Calcium Metabolism and Osteoporosis Program, World Health Organization Collaborating Center for Metabolic Bone Disorders, American University of Beirut, Beirut 1107 2020, Lebanon.
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- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55902, USA
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Morosetti M, Jankovic L, Zappalà L, Agafonova E, Pryshlyak I. Long-term use of etelcalcetide for the treatment of secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients undergoing hemodialysis for end-stage renal failure: a real-life retrospective observational study. Int Urol Nephrol 2023:10.1007/s11255-023-03505-4. [PMID: 36790677 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-023-03505-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with end-stage renal failure (ESRD) or dialysis frequently suffer from secondary hyperparathyroidism (sHPTH), a severe complication of mineral metabolism disorders. The calcimimetic etelcalcetide has been approved and shown efficacy in randomized controlled trials, however, data are limited from real-life studies. This study aimed to evaluate the long-term use etelcalcetide for the treatment of sHPTH (PTH > 600 pg/mL) in patients undergoing extracorporeal hemodialysis for ESRD for at least 2 years. METHODS In 45 patients, we administered etelcalcetide for the treatment of sHPTH (PTH > 600 pg/mL); One group of patients (control group, Group A; N = 26) were previously treated with intravenous vitamin D analogues only (paricalcitol 5 µg/ml, three times/week) and then treated with etelcalcetide and a second group of patients already on cinacalcet therapy for at least six months in combination with iv paricalcitol were switched to etelcalcetide (Group B, N = 19). RESULTS PTH levels decreased over time in both groups of patients, with higher values for patients previously treated with cinacalcet (Group B) compared to Group A for the entire study duration even if the final value of the two groups was comparable. After 12 months, the percentage of subjects who had PTH concentrations within the targets recommended by KDIGO guidelines was 87% in Group A and 58% in Group B. In seven patients, despite a parathyroid gland volume > 1000 mm3, an adequate response in the reduction of PTH was obtained. CONCLUSION Findings from this study demonstrate that the efficacy of etelcalcetide is maintained over the long term.
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- Massimo Morosetti
- Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale GB Grassi, Asl Roma 3, Via Giancarlo Passeroni 28, 00122, Rome, Italy.
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- Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale GB Grassi, Asl Roma 3, Via Giancarlo Passeroni 28, 00122, Rome, Italy
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- Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale GB Grassi, Asl Roma 3, Via Giancarlo Passeroni 28, 00122, Rome, Italy
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- Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale GB Grassi, Asl Roma 3, Via Giancarlo Passeroni 28, 00122, Rome, Italy
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- Nefrologia e Dialisi, Ospedale GB Grassi, Asl Roma 3, Via Giancarlo Passeroni 28, 00122, Rome, Italy
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Jean G, Lifante JC, Bresson É, Ramackers JM, Chazot G, Chazot C. [Evolution of the incidence and results at 12 months of parathyroidectomy: 40 years of experience in a dialysis center with two successive surgical departments]. Nephrol Ther 2022; 18:616-26. [PMID: 36328900 DOI: 10.1016/j.nephro.2022.07.400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Secondary hyperparathyroidism remains the main complication of mineral and bone metabolism in patients with chronic kidney disease. In case of resistance to medical treatment (native and active vitamin D, calcium and calcimimetics), surgical parathyroidectomy is indicated. The aim of this retrospective study is to show the evolution of the incidence and results of surgical parathyroidectomy in our center between 1980 and 2020 as patient characteristics, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies have changed. PATIENTS AND METHODS We collected data from dialysis patients who had a first surgical parathyroidectomy between 2000 and 2020 (period 2) in the same surgical department and compared them with historical data between 1980 and 1999 (period 1) operated in one other center. RESULTS In period 1, 53 surgical parathyroidectomy were performed (2.78/year, 0 to 5, 8.5/1000 patients-year) vs.56 surgical parathyroidectomy in period 2 (2.8/year, 0 to 9, 8/1000 patients-year). The patients of the 2 periods were comparable except for the higher dialysis vintage in period 1 (149±170 vs.89±94 months; P=0.02). In comparison with dialysis patients not requiring surgical parathyroidectomy during the same period, patients who had surgical parathyroidectomy were younger, had higher dialysis vintage and lower diabetes prevalence, but more frequently carriers of glomerulopathy or polycystosis. Systematically performed in period 2, cervical ultrasound identified at least one visible gland in 78.6% of cases while the scintigraphy, performed only in 66% of cases, found at least one gland in 81% of cases. Twelve months after surgery, PTH > 300 pg/mL (marker of secondary hyperparathyroidism recurrence or surgery failure) was present in 30% of patients in period 1 vs. 5.3% in period 2. Hypoparathyroidism was also more frequently observed in period 2 (35.7 vs. 18.8%). Surgical complications were also higher in period 1. CONCLUSION Despite therapeutic and strategic advances, severe secondary hyperparathyroidism is still as common as ever. It is favored by excessively high PTH targets, by suboptimal prevention before dialysis and poor tolerance of calcimimetics. The surgical parathyroidectomy is effective and safe in the hands of a specialized team with an ultrasound and scintigraphic preoperative assessment.
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Frey S, Goronflot T, Blanchard C, Kerleau C, Gourraud PA, Wargny M, Caillard C, Hourmant M, Figueres L, Mirallié É. Impact of parathyroidectomy on kidney graft function in post-transplant tertiary hyperparathyroidism: a comparative study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2022; 407:2489-2498. [PMID: 35596781 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-022-02555-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 05/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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PURPOSE Parathyroidectomy to treat tertiary hyperparathyroidism (THPT) is now on a par with calcimimetic treatment. The effects of cinacalcet and parathyroidectomy on kidney transplant function remain controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate kidney transplant function in THPT patients treated either by parathyroidectomy, cinacalcet, or not treated. METHODS Between 2009 and 2019, 231 patients with functional grafts presenting THPT, defined either by calcaemia superior to 2.5 mmol/L with elevated PTH level or hypercalcaemia with non-adapted PTH level 1 year after kidney transplantation, were included. Hyperparathyroid patients treated by cinacalcet and parathyroidectomy were matched for age, sex, graft rank, and baseline eGFR with cinacalcet-only and untreated patients. Conditional logistic regression models were used to compare eGFR variations 1 year after parathyroidectomy between operated patients and matched controls. Five-year survivals were compared with the Mantel-Cox test. RESULTS Eleven patients treated with parathyroidectomy and cinacalcet were matched with 16 patients treated by cinacalcet-only and 29 untreated patients. Demographic characteristics were comparable between groups. Estimated odds ratios for eGFR evolution in operated patients compared with cinacalcet-only and untreated patients were 0.92 [95%CI 0.83-1.02] and 0.99 [0.89-1.10] respectively, indicating no significant impairment of eGFR 1 year after surgery. Five-year allograft survival was not significantly impaired in operated patients. CONCLUSIONS Parathyroidectomy did not appear to substantially alter or improve graft function 1 year after surgery or 5-year allograft survival. It could be hypothesized that in addition to its known benefits, parathyroidectomy can be safely performed vis-à-vis graft function in tertiary hyperparathyroidism.
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- Samuel Frey
- Chirurgie Cancérologique, Digestive Et Endocrinienne, Institut Des Maladies de L'Appareil Digestif, Place Alexis Ricordeau, CHU Nantes, Hôtel Dieu, 44093, Nantes, CEDEX 1, France.,Université de Nantes, quai de Tourville, 44000, Nantes, France.,L'institut du Thorax, Unité Inserm UMR 1087 / CNRS UMR 6291, IRS 8 Quai Moncousu, 44000, Nantes, France
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- CHU de Nantes, INSERM, CIC 1413, Pôle Hospitalo-Universitaire 11, Santé Publique, Santé au Travail, Pharmacie, Stérilisation, Clinique des données, Nantes, France
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- Chirurgie Cancérologique, Digestive Et Endocrinienne, Institut Des Maladies de L'Appareil Digestif, Place Alexis Ricordeau, CHU Nantes, Hôtel Dieu, 44093, Nantes, CEDEX 1, France.,Université de Nantes, quai de Tourville, 44000, Nantes, France.,L'institut du Thorax, Unité Inserm UMR 1087 / CNRS UMR 6291, IRS 8 Quai Moncousu, 44000, Nantes, France
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- Institut de Transplantation Urologie Néphrologie (ITUN), CHU Nantes, 30, boulevard Jean-Monnet, 44093, Nantes cedex, France
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- Université de Nantes, quai de Tourville, 44000, Nantes, France.,CHU de Nantes, INSERM, CIC 1413, Pôle Hospitalo-Universitaire 11, Santé Publique, Santé au Travail, Pharmacie, Stérilisation, Clinique des données, Nantes, France
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- CHU de Nantes, INSERM, CIC 1413, Pôle Hospitalo-Universitaire 11, Santé Publique, Santé au Travail, Pharmacie, Stérilisation, Clinique des données, Nantes, France
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- Chirurgie Cancérologique, Digestive Et Endocrinienne, Institut Des Maladies de L'Appareil Digestif, Place Alexis Ricordeau, CHU Nantes, Hôtel Dieu, 44093, Nantes, CEDEX 1, France
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- Université de Nantes, quai de Tourville, 44000, Nantes, France.,Institut de Transplantation Urologie Néphrologie (ITUN), CHU Nantes, 30, boulevard Jean-Monnet, 44093, Nantes cedex, France.,Service de Néphrologie-Immunologie Clinique, CHU de Nantes, 30, boulevard Jean-Monnet, 44093, Nantes cedex, France
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- Université de Nantes, quai de Tourville, 44000, Nantes, France.,Institut de Transplantation Urologie Néphrologie (ITUN), CHU Nantes, 30, boulevard Jean-Monnet, 44093, Nantes cedex, France.,Service de Néphrologie-Immunologie Clinique, CHU de Nantes, 30, boulevard Jean-Monnet, 44093, Nantes cedex, France
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- Chirurgie Cancérologique, Digestive Et Endocrinienne, Institut Des Maladies de L'Appareil Digestif, Place Alexis Ricordeau, CHU Nantes, Hôtel Dieu, 44093, Nantes, CEDEX 1, France. .,Université de Nantes, quai de Tourville, 44000, Nantes, France.
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Mao J, You H, Wang M, Ni L, Zhang Q, Zhang M, Chen J. Integrated transcriptomic and proteomic analyses for the characterization of parathyroid oxyphil cells in uremic patients. Amino Acids 2022; 54:749-763. [PMID: 35348903 DOI: 10.1007/s00726-022-03126-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Chief cells are the predominant cells in parathyroid glands of healthy adults; however, parathyroid oxyphil cells, whose function is unknown, increase dramatically in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). Calcitriol and calcimimetics are the most powerful treatments for SHPT, while the mechanisms leading to calcitriol or calcimimetic resistance in oxyphil cell-predominant SHPT are unknown. Here we used transcriptomic and proteomic techniques to characterize oxyphil cells by comparing the differences between chief and oxyphil cell nodules of parathyroid glands in uremic patients. Compared to chief cell nodules, the most marked expression increases in oxyphil cell nodules were for mitochondrion-associated proteins. The mitochondria number and mitochondrial DNA content were also significantly increased in oxyphil cell nodules. Moreover, oxyphil cell nodules expressed parathyroid-specific factors, and exhibited lower levels of proliferation-related proteins but higher synthesis and secretion level of parathyroid hormone (PTH). The protein expression of SHPT-regulating factors, including vitamin-D receptor, calcium-sensing receptor and Klotho, were significantly downregulated in oxyphil cell nodules. Therefore, oxyphil cells characterized by enrich mitochondria in uremic patients showed higher synthesis and secretion of PTH but lower expression of SHPT regulators than chief cells, which may contribute to the pathophysiology of SHPT and the treatment resistance to calcitriol and calcimimetics.
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- Jianping Mao
- Division of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.,National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China. .,National Clinical Research Center for Aging and Medicine, Huashan Hospital, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Nakamura H, Tokumoto M, Anayama M, Kurihara S, Makino Y, Tamura K, Nagasawa M. A case of a hemodialysis patient with secondary hyperparathyroidism who was resistant to etelcalcetide treatment but not to cinacalcet hydrochloride. CEN Case Rep 2021; 11:254-258. [PMID: 34787825 PMCID: PMC9061916 DOI: 10.1007/s13730-021-00664-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Although both cinacalcet and etelcalcetide are calcimimetics that directly inhibit parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion by activating the calcium (Ca)-sensing receptor (CaSR), their binding sites are different. We report a first case of a hemodialysis (HD) patient with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), in whom cinacalcet, but not etelcalcetide, could reduce serum intact PTH (i-PTH) levels. A HD patient received total parathyroidectomy (PTx) with auto-transplantation 16 years earlier. Due to SHPT relapse, cinacalcet was started at 7 years after PTx. His i-PTH levels had been controlled with both 75–100 mg of cinacalcet and 4.5 μg/week of calcitriol for a year before switching from cinacalcet to etelcalcetide. At 1 month following the switch, his serum i-PTH level increased to 716 pg/mL. The dose of etelcalcetide was gradually increased and finally reached the maximal dose of 45 mg/week. Because even the maximal dose of etelcalcetide for > 4 months did not reduce his serum i-PTH levels to < 700 pg/mL, etelcalcetide was switched to 50 mg/day of cinacalcet, which reduced the levels to 208 pg/mL at 2 months after the switch. Genomic sequencing test using whole blood revealed no mutation in the portion including Cys 482 of CaSR gene. The patient was resistant to etelcalcetide treatment but not to cinacalcet, suggesting the possibility that the enlarged parathyroid gland has some change in the portion including Cys 482 in the CaSR gene. Therefore, considering the possibility of etelcalcetide resistance during SHPT treatment should be kept in mind.
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- Hironori Nakamura
- Department of Nephrology, Shinonoi General Hospital, 666-1 Ai Shinonoi, Nagano, 388-8004, Japan.
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- Department of Nephrology, Japanese Red Cross Fukuoka Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinonoi General Hospital, 666-1 Ai Shinonoi, Nagano, 388-8004, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinonoi General Hospital, 666-1 Ai Shinonoi, Nagano, 388-8004, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinonoi General Hospital, 666-1 Ai Shinonoi, Nagano, 388-8004, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinonoi General Hospital, 666-1 Ai Shinonoi, Nagano, 388-8004, Japan
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- Department of Nephrology, Shinonoi General Hospital, 666-1 Ai Shinonoi, Nagano, 388-8004, Japan
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Gulcan-Kersin S, Kirkgoz T, Eltan M, Rzayev T, Ata P, Bilgen H, Ozek E, Bereket A, Turan S. Cinacalcet as a First-Line Treatment in Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism Secondary to Calcium Sensing Receptor (CaSR) Mutation. Horm Res Paediatr 2021; 93:313-321. [PMID: 33147586 DOI: 10.1159/000510623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism (NSHPT) is a rare cause of neonatal hypercalcemia caused by a loss of function mutation in the calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR). Hypercalcemia in NSHPT can be life-threatening. Maintenance of serum calcium within a safe range is the primary goal of treatment through hydration, forced diuresis, and bisphosphonate treatment, nevertheless most cases require parathyroidectomy. We report a case with NSHPT diagnosed on the first day of life (DoL) and successfully treated with cinacalcet as the first-line treatment from the 2nd DoL up to the age of 18 months. CASE REPORT A full-term baby evaluated for weight loss at postnatal 14th hour and found to have hypercalcemia (14.4 mg/dL, reference range [RR]: 8.0-11.3). Despite hydration and diuresis, hypercalcemia persisted. Further evaluation revealed a parathyroid hormone (PTH) level of 1,493 pg/mL (RR: 15-65) and urine Ca/Cr of 0.09 mg/mg (RR: 0.03-0.81). Cinacalcet treatment was initiated on the 2nd DoL with the diagnosis of NSHPT due to hypocalciuric hypercalcemia and elevated PTH level. Ca levels decreased to normal levels on the 7th DoL. She was discharged from hospital at postnatal day 15 on cinacalcet treatment and still continued at 18 months of age. Sequencing of CaSR revealed a novel homozygous c.1836G>A (p.G613E) mutation in the patient, for which the parents and sister were heterozygous. CONCLUSION This case represents the youngest age at cinacalcet initiation and the longest duration without parathyroidectomy in a homozygous NSHPT and demonstrates that cinacalcet is an effective first-line treatment in patients who are responsive to this treatment modality and allows avoiding/delay in surgical intervention in NSHPT.
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- Sinem Gulcan-Kersin
- Department of Neonatology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Genetics, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neonatology, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey,
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Aubert-Mucca M, Dubucs C, Groussolles M, Vial J, Le Guillou E, Porquet-Bordes V, Pasmant E, Salles JP, Edouard T. Prenatal features and neonatal management of severe hyperparathyroidism caused by the heterozygous inactivating calcium-sensing receptor variant, Arg185Gln: A case report and review of the literature. Bone Rep 2021; 15:101097. [PMID: 34169121 DOI: 10.1016/j.bonr.2021.101097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Loss-of-function variants in the calcium-sensing receptor (CASR) gene are known to be involved in a clinical spectrum ranging from asymptomatic familial hypocalciuric hypercalcemia (FHH) to neonatal severe hyperparathyroidism (NSHPT). Homozygous or compound heterozygous variants are usually responsible for severe neonatal forms, whereas heterozygous variants cause benign forms. One recurrent pathogenic variant, p.Arg185Gln, has been reported in both forms, in a heterozygous state. This variant can be a de novo occurrence or can be inherited from a father with FHH. NSHPT leads to global hypotonia, failure to thrive, typical X-ray anomalies (diffuse demineralization, fractures, metaphyseal irregularities), and acute respiratory distress which can be fatal. Phosphocalcic markers show severe hypercalcemia, abnormal urinary calcium resorption, and hyperparathyroidism as major signs. Classical treatment involves calcium restriction, hyperhydration, and bisphosphonates. Unfortunately, the disease often leads to parathyroidectomy. Recently, calcimimetics have been used with variable efficacy. Efficacy in NSHPT seems to be particularly dependent on CASR genotype. Case presentation We describe the antenatal presentation of a male with short ribs, initially suspected having skeletal ciliopathy. At birth, he presented with NSHPT linked to the pathogenic heterozygous CASR variant, Arg185Gln, inherited from his father who had FHH. Postnatal therapy with cinacalcet was successful. Discussion An exhaustive literature review permits a comparison with all reported cases of Arg185Gln and to hypothesize that cinacalcet efficacy depends on CASR genotype. This confirms the importance of pedigree and parental history in antenatal short rib presentation and questions the feasibility of phosphocalcic exploration during pregnancy or prenatal CASR gene sequencing in the presence of specific clinical signs. It could in fact enable early calcimimetic treatment which might be effective in the CASR variant Arg185Gln.
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Palumbo VD, Palumbo VD, Damiano G, Messina M, Fazzotta S, Lo Monte G, Lo Monte AI. Tertiary hyperparathyroidism: a review. Clin Ter 2021; 172:241-246. [PMID: 33956045 DOI: 10.7417/ct.2021.2322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Abstract Tertiary hyperparathyroidism (HPT III) occurs when an excess of parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted by parathyroid glands, usually after longstanding secondary hyperparathyroidism. Some authorities reserve the term for secondary hyperparathyroidism that persists after successful renal transplantation. Long-standing chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with several metabolic disturbances that lead to increased secretion of PTH, including hyperphosphatemia, calcit-riol deficiency, and hypocalcaemia. Hyperphosphatemia has a direct stimulatory effect on the parathyroid gland cell resulting in nodular hyperplasia and increased PTH secretion. Prolonged hypocalcaemia also causes parathyroid chief cell hyperplasia and excess PTH. Af-ter correction of the primary disorder CKD by renal transplant, the hypertrophied parathyroid tissue fails to resolute, enlarge over and continues to oversecrete PTH, despite serum calcium levels that are within the reference range or even elevated. They also may become resistant to calcimimetic treatment. The main indication for treatment is persistent hypercalcemia and/or an increased PTH, and the primary treatment is surgery. Three procedures are commonly performed: total parathyroidectomy with or without autotransplantation, subtotal parathyroidectomy, and limited parathyroidectomy. It is important to remove superior parts of thymus as well. The most appropriate surgical procedure, whether it be total, subtotal, or anything less than subtotal including "limited" or "focused" parathyroidectomies, continues to be unclear and controversial. Surgical complications are rare, and para-thyroidectomy appears to be a safe and feasible treatment option for HPT III.
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- V D Palumbo
- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Euro-Mediterranean Institute of Science and Technology (IEMEST), Palermo
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- School of Biotechno-logy, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Takkavatakarn K, Wuttiputhanun T, Phannajit J, Praditpornsilpa K, Eiam-Ong S, Susantitaphong P. Effectiveness of fibroblast growth factor 23 lowering modalities in chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Urol Nephrol 2021; 54:309-321. [PMID: 33797709 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-021-02848-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The heightened fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) level in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is associated with increased cardiovascular disease and mortality. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to synthesize the available strategies to reduce FGF23 in CKD patients. METHODS We conducted a meta-analysis by searching the databases of MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and single-arm studies that examined the effects of dietary phosphate restriction, phosphate binders, iron supplements, calcimimetics, parathyroidectomy, dialysis techniques, and the outcome of preservation of residual renal function (RRF) on FGF23 levels in CKD patients. Random-effects model meta-analyses were used to compute changes in the outcome of interests. RESULTS A total of 41 articles (7590 patients), comprising 36 RCTs, 5 prospective studies were included in this meta-analysis. Dietary phosphate restriction less than 800 mg per day yielded insignificant effect on FGF23 reduction. Interestingly sevelamer, lanthanum, iron-based phosphate binders, and iron supplement significantly lowered FGF23 levels. In CKD patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism, calcimimetics prescription could significantly reduce FGF23 levels, while surgical parathyroidectomy had no significant effect. In dialysis patients, preservation of RRF and hemoperfusion as well as hemodiafiltration provided a significant decrease in FGF23 levels. CONCLUSIONS The present meta-analysis demonstrated that non-calcium-based phosphate binders including sevelamer, lanthanum, and iron-based phosphate binders, iron supplements, calcimimetics, hemoperfusion, and preservation of RRF could effectively reduce FGF23 in CKD patients.
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- Kullaya Takkavatakarn
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Chulalongkorn University, 1873 RAMA IV, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Chulalongkorn University, 1873 RAMA IV, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Chulalongkorn University, 1873 RAMA IV, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Chulalongkorn University, 1873 RAMA IV, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Chulalongkorn University, 1873 RAMA IV, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Chulalongkorn University, 1873 RAMA IV, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
- Research Unit for Metabolic Bone Disease in CKD Patients, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Disturbances in mineral and bone metabolism are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), especially those undergoing dialysis. Renal osteodystrophy, which describes an alteration of bone morphology, is an important component of this systemic disorder and may explain the elevated risk of fracture which adversely affects morbidity and mortality. The most common form of renal osteodystrophy is high-turnover bone disease (osteitis fibrosa), which is induced by secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT). During the past decade, there has been considerable advances in the management of SHPT, with the introduction of the calcimimetic agents, the optimized use of nutritional and active vitamin D, and the accumulated experience with surgical parathyroidectomy. Studies supported that these advances could translate into improvement of renal bone disease and fracture prevention, as well as decreasing the risk of cardiovascular events and mortality. In this review, we summarize the available clinical evidence on the effect of old and new drugs on bone disorders in patients with CKD.
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- Hirotaka Komaba
- Division of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimo-Kasuya, Isehara, 259-1193, Japan
- The Institute of Medical Sciences, Tokai University, Isehara, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Robert-Bosch-Krankenhaus, Stuttgart, Germany
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- Division of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimo-Kasuya, Isehara, 259-1193, Japan.
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Hamano N, Endo Y, Kawata T, Fukagawa M. Development of evocalcet for unmet needs among calcimimetic agents. Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab 2020; 15:299-310. [PMID: 32552012 DOI: 10.1080/17446651.2020.1780911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The calcium-sensing receptor is an important treatment target for secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in patients undergoing dialysis. In addition to vitamin D receptor activator, cinacalcet has recently been widely used for SHPT management, and the significant suppression of parathyroid hormone (PTH) with better control of serum calcium and phosphorus has been reported. However, low adherence and insufficient dose escalation mainly due to frequent gastrointestinal adverse events, still remain as major issues. To overcome these unmet needs, we have developed a new oral calcimimetic agent evocalcet, which has recently been approved by the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act in Japan. AREAS COVERED PubMed was searched from inception until April 2020 with the word evocalcet to summarize the development of this new calcimimetic agent, its pharmacokinetics, and the results of clinical trials, along with an overview of the differences among calcimimetic agents. This review also includes the management of SHPT with a focus on calcimimetics. EXPERT OPINION Evocalcet evoked fewer gastrointestinal-related adverse events while suppressing PTH at a lower dose than cinacalcet. These data suggest evocalcet may contribute to better adherence and sufficient dose escalation in patients with SHPT. Whether or not evocalcet improves clinical outcomes remains to be elucidated.
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- Naoto Hamano
- Division of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tokai University School of Medicine , Isehara, Japan
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- R&D Division, Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd , Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tokai University School of Medicine , Isehara, Japan
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Bernardor J, Schmitt CP, Oh J, Sellier-Leclerc AL, Büscher A, Dello Strologo L, Genc G, John U, Weitz M, Zirngibl M, Krupka K, Tönshoff B, Bacchetta J. The use of cinacalcet after pediatric renal transplantation: an international CERTAIN Registry analysis. Pediatr Nephrol 2020; 35:1707-18. [PMID: 32367310 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-020-04558-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2019] [Revised: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) may persist after renal transplantation (RTx), inducing hypophosphatemia and hypercalcemia that precludes the use of vitamin D analogs. The calcimimetic cinacalcet improved plasma calcium and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in randomized controlled trials in adults after RTx, but pediatric data are scarce. METHODS In this retrospective study, we analyzed 20 pediatric patients from the Cooperative European Paediatric Renal TransplAnt Initiative (CERTAIN) Registry who received cinacalcet after RTx. The results are presented as median and interquartile range (25th-75th percentile). RESULTS At 13.7 (11.0-16.5) years of age, 20 pediatric patients received a renal allograft. Cinacalcet was introduced at 0.4 (0.3-2.7) years post-transplant at an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) of 50 (34-66) mL/min/1.73 m2, plasma calcium of 2.58 (2.39-2.71) mmol/L, age-standardized (z score) phosphate of - 1.7 (- 2.7-- 0.4), and PTH of 136 (95-236) ng/L. The starting dose of cinacalcet was 0.5 (0.3-0.8) mg/kg per day, with a maximum dose of 1.1 (0.5-1.3) mg/kg per day. With a follow-up of 3.0 (1.5-3.6) years on cinacalcet therapy, eGFR remained stable; PTH levels decreased to 66 (56-124) ng/L at the last follow-up (p = 0.015). One patient displayed hypocalcemia (1.8 mmol/L). Cinacalcet was withdrawn in three patients (hypocalcemia, parathyroidectomy, incompliance). Nephrocalcinosis of the graft was not reported. CONCLUSIONS This pilot study suggests that cinacalcet as off-label therapy for SHPT after pediatric RTx is efficacious in controlling post-transplant SHPT with acceptable tolerability. Continuing cinacalcet even with normal PTH can lead to dangerous life-threatening hypocalcemia. Therefore, at each subsequent visit, the need to continue cinacalcet must be assessed.
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Yokoyama K, Fukagawa M, Shigematsu T, Akiba T, Yoshikawa K, Tsuchiya A, Kuwabara M, Akizawa T. Safety and efficacy of etelcalcetide, an intravenous calcimimetic, for up to 52 weeks in hemodialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism: results of a post-marketing surveillance in Japan. Clin Exp Nephrol 2020; 25:66-79. [PMID: 32816132 PMCID: PMC7794109 DOI: 10.1007/s10157-020-01936-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background Etelcalcetide is a second-generation calcimimetic for the management of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) in patients on dialysis. We performed a post-marketing surveillance (PMS) to obtain information on the safety and efficacy of etelcalcetide in clinical practice in Japan. Methods This PMS enrolled SHPT patients who started initial treatment with etelcalcetide between April 1, 2017 and February 28, 2018 in Japan. Safety [adverse drug reactions (ADRs)] and efficacy [serum intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH), corrected calcium (cCa), phosphorous (P), and alkaline phosphatase (ALP)] were recorded for up to 52 weeks or until treatment discontinuation. Treatment decisions were at the physician’s discretion. Results Of 1226 patients enrolled across 282 centers, safety and efficacy data were available for 1195 and 1192, respectively, while 933 continued treatment to Week 52. The starting dose was 5 mg in 82.0% of patients. There were 218 ADRs in 169 patients (14.1%). Metabolism and nutrition disorders (8.8%), adverse laboratory test results (1.8%), and gastrointestinal disorders (1.6%) were the most frequent classes of ADRs. Hypocalcemia-related ADRs occurred in 104 patients (8.7%). The percentage of patients with iPTH levels within the target range (60–240 pg/mL) steadily increased from 19.5% at Week 0 to 64.1% at Week 52 or last dose. cCa, P, and ALP levels remained well controlled. Conclusion This was the first real-world, large-scale, long-term observational PMS of etelcalcetide in Japan. We did not observe any new safety concerns. Etelcalcetide was associated with clinically relevant improvements in serum iPTH and maintenance of serum cCa, P, and ALP levels. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s10157-020-01936-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Keitaro Yokoyama
- Harumi Triton Clinic, The Jikei University Hospital, 1-8-8 Harumi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0053, Japan.
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- Division of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan
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- Tokyo Next Nephrology and Dialysis Clinic, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacovigilance, Drug Reliability Assurance, ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacovigilance, Drug Reliability Assurance, ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacovigilance, Drug Reliability Assurance, ONO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Ravindran R, Witczak J, Bahl S, Premawardhana LDKE, Adlan M. Myositis, rhabdomyolysis and severe hypercalcaemia in a body builder. Endocrinol Diabetes Metab Case Rep 2020; 2020:EDM200032. [PMID: 32698126 PMCID: PMC7354728 DOI: 10.1530/edm-20-0032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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SUMMARY A 53-year-old man who used growth hormone (GH), anabolic steroids and testosterone (T) for over 20 years presented with severe constipation and hypercalcaemia. He had benign prostatic hyperplasia and renal stones but no significant family history. Investigations showed - (1) corrected calcium (reference range) 3.66 mmol/L (2.2-2.6), phosphate 1.39 mmol/L (0.80-1.50), and PTH 2 pmol/L (1.6-7.2); (2) urea 21.9 mmol/L (2.5-7.8), creatinine 319 mmol/L (58-110), eGFR 18 mL/min (>90), and urine analysis (protein 4+, glucose 4+, red cells 2+); (3) creatine kinase 7952 U/L (40-320), positive anti Jo-1, and Ro-52 antibodies; (4) vitamin D 46 nmol/L (30-50), vitamin D3 29 pmol/L (55-139), vitamin A 4.65 mmol/L (1.10-2.60), and normal protein electrophoresis; (5) normal CT thorax, abdomen and pelvis and MRI of muscles showed 'inflammation', myositis and calcification; (6) biopsy of thigh muscles showed active myositis, chronic myopathic changes and mineral deposition and of the kidneys showed positive CD3 and CD45, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and hypercalcaemic tubular changes; and (7) echocardiography showed left ventricular hypertrophy (likely medications and myositis contributing), aortic stenosis and an ejection fraction of 44%, and MRI confirmed these with possible right coronary artery disease. Hypercalcaemia was possibly multifactorial - (1) calcium release following myositis, rhabdomyolysis and acute kidney injury; (2) possible primary hyperparathyroidism (a low but detectable PTH); and (3) hypervitaminosis A. He was hydrated and given pamidronate, mycophenolate and prednisolone. Following initial biochemical and clinical improvement, he had multiple subsequent admissions for hypercalcaemia and renal deterioration. He continued taking GH and T despite counselling but died suddenly of a myocardial infarction. LEARNING POINTS The differential diagnosis of hypercalcaemia is sometimes a challenge. Diagnosis may require multidisciplinary expertise and multiple and invasive investigations. There may be several disparate causes for hypercalcaemia, although one usually predominates. Maintaining 'body image' even with the use of harmful drugs may be an overpowering emotion despite counselling about their dangers.
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- Section of Endocrinology, YYF Hospital, Ystrad Fawr Way, Caerphilly, UK
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- Section of Endocrinology, YYF Hospital, Ystrad Fawr Way, Caerphilly, UK
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- Section of Endocrinology, YYF Hospital, Ystrad Fawr Way, Caerphilly, UK
- Centre for Endocrine and Diabetes Sciences, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK
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- Section of Endocrinology, YYF Hospital, Ystrad Fawr Way, Caerphilly, UK
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Chavez-Abiega S, Mos I, Centeno PP, Elajnaf T, Schlattl W, Ward DT, Goedhart J, Kallay E. Sensing Extracellular Calcium - An Insight into the Structure and Function of the Calcium-Sensing Receptor (CaSR). Adv Exp Med Biol 2020; 1131:1031-63. [PMID: 31646544 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-12457-1_41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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The calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) is a G protein-coupled receptor that plays a key role in calcium homeostasis, by sensing free calcium levels in blood and regulating parathyroid hormone secretion in response. The CaSR is highly expressed in parathyroid gland and kidney where its role is well characterised, but also in other tissues where its function remains to be determined. The CaSR can be activated by a variety of endogenous ligands, as well as by synthetic modulators such as Cinacalcet, used in the clinic to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism in patients with chronic kidney disease. The CaSR couples to multiple G proteins, in a tissue-specific manner, activating several signalling pathways and thus regulating diverse intracellular events. The multifaceted nature of this receptor makes it a valuable therapeutic target for calciotropic and non-calciotropic diseases. It is therefore essential to understand the complexity behind the pharmacology, trafficking, and signalling characteristics of this receptor. This review provides an overview of the latest knowledge about the CaSR and discusses future hot topics in this field.
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Saito T, Mima Y, Sugiyama M, Miyazawa N, Iida A, Kanazawa N, Suzuki T, Shikida Y, Hamada T, Wada Y, Mizobuchi M, Honda H. Multidisciplinary management of calciphylaxis: a series of 5 patients at a single facility. CEN Case Rep 2019; 9:122-128. [PMID: 31849003 DOI: 10.1007/s13730-019-00439-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/06/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Calciphylaxis is a rare and severe disease that manifests with painful skin ulceration and necrosis. Herein, we report five patients of hemodialysis patients with skin biopsy-proven calciphylaxis at a single facility. One patient had undergone parathyroidectomy (PTx) due to severe secondary hyperparathyroidism, four had been treated with vitamin D receptor activators, and two were on warfarin therapy. All patients had hyperphosphatemia, and one had hypercalcemia. The intact parathyroid hormone level at diagnosis was 2 pg/ml in the patient after PTx, while three patients were within the target range. The average period after diagnosis of calciphylaxis was 2 months. Skin lesions were present on the thighs and lower legs in two patients, and on the dorsum of the foot in one patient. In skin biopsy, calcification was found in the arteriolar media in four patients, and calcium (Ca) was deposited in the dermal lesion in one patient. All patients received local cures, surgical debridement, antibiotics to control infectious diseases, and strict control of serum Ca and phosphate. Calcimimetics were used in all patients except one who had undergone PTx one month before, sodium thiosulfate was used in 4 patients, and low Ca dialysate was used in three patients. The average follow-up period was 7.4 months. Four patients were cured, and one died due to infection. We suggest that multidisciplinary management for infectious diseases, surgical debridement, strict control of mineral and bone markers from the early stage, and elimination of risk factors may improve the course of calciphylaxis, which is a life-threatening disease.
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- Tomohiro Saito
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan.
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, 1-5-8 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 142-8555, Japan
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Secondary hyperparathyroidism is a frequent complication of chronic kidney disease that begins early in the course of renal insufficiency as an adaptive response to maintain mineral homeostasis. This complex disorder affects the bone, leading to an increase in fracture risk and is associated with increased risks of vascular calcification and mortality. PURPOSE OF REVIEW: In this review, we examine the different strategies available to manage secondary hyperparathyroidism. Particularly, we focus on the adequate control of serum phosphorus by restricting intake and the use of phosphate binders, correction of hypocalcemia while minimizing calcium burden, and reduction in PTH levels through the use of vitamin D sterols and calcimimetics. RECENT FINDINGS: It was observed that although numerous agents directed at the correction of these abnormalities have demonstrated effectiveness on biochemical markers, there is still a relative scarcity of studies demonstrating treatment effectiveness as measured by hard clinical outcomes. In addition, most agents have side effects that may limit their use, even in patients in which the treatment has demonstrated efficacy in controlling these parameters. There is still controversy as to what therapeutic regimens to choose for a particular patient and what parameter should be used to follow their effects, including outcomes, side effects, pill burden, and costs, among others. In the present article, we analyze controversial aspects of the different therapeutic agents available. Although many tools and regimens are available, no one by itself is enough for an adequate management of the patient. But rather, combined therapy and individualization of approaches are recommended for better results. We suggest that new studies analyzing the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches to the management of secondary hyperparathyroidism should be directed not only to controlling parathyroid hormone levels but also to the evaluation of long-term outcomes, based on modification of morbidity, mortality, and end organ impact, while reducing side effects and controlling costs, among others.
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- Ezequiel Bellorin-Font
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, USA
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Saint Louis University, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, USA.
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Hanna RM, Hasnain H, Sangalang MD, Han J, Arasu A, Arman F, Barsoum M, Poa H, Rastogi A, Harari A. Three Patients with Lithium-Associated Hyperparathyroidism: Literature Review Regarding Medical and Surgical Management. Case Rep Nephrol Dial 2019; 9:108-118. [PMID: 31559266 PMCID: PMC6751439 DOI: 10.1159/000502399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2018] [Accepted: 07/22/2019] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Lithium (Li) carbonate has been established as a mood stabilizer and an efficacious treatment for bipolar disorder since its discovery by Dr. John Cade in 1948. Li interacts significantly with organ systems and endocrine pathways. One of the most challenging side effects of Li to manage is its effect on the parathyroid glands. Dysregulation of parathyroid signaling due to Li results in hypercalcemia due to increased vitamin D<sub>3</sub> generation, increased calcium absorption from the gut, and bone resorption, occasionally resulting in concomitant hypercalciuria. However, hypercalciuria is not a definitive feature for hyperparathyroidism, and normal calcium excretion might be seen in these patients. Hypercalcemia may also result from volume contraction and decreased renal clearance, which are commonly seen in these patients. Anatomically the parathyroid abnormalities can present as single or multiglandular disease. We report 3 cases where the patients developed multiple side effects of Li therapy as well as hypercalcemia due to hyperparathyroidism. The literature is reviewed with regard to medical and surgical management of Li-associated hyperparathyroidism in the context of these 3 presented cases.
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- Ramy M Hanna
- UCLA Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- UCLA Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- UCLA Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- UCLA Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- UCLA Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- UCLA Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- UCLA Department of Medicine, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- UCLA Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- UCLA Department of Surgery, Division of Endocrine Surgery, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Warady BA, Iles JN, Ariceta G, Dehmel B, Hidalgo G, Jiang X, Laskin B, Shahinfar S, Vande Walle J, Schaefer F. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the efficacy and safety of cinacalcet in pediatric patients with chronic kidney disease and secondary hyperparathyroidism receiving dialysis. Pediatr Nephrol 2019; 34:475-486. [PMID: 30506144 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-018-4116-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Revised: 10/05/2018] [Accepted: 10/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND This randomized phase 3 study evaluated the efficacy and safety of cinacalcet in children with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) receiving dialysis. METHODS This study had double-blind and open-label phases. Eligible patients aged 6-< 18 years were randomized to cinacalcet (starting dose ≤ 0.20 mg/kg) or placebo. The primary endpoint was ≥ 30% reduction from baseline in mean intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH). Secondary endpoints included mean iPTH ≤ 300 pg/mL; percentage change from baseline in corrected total serum calcium, phosphorus, and calcium phosphorus product (Ca × P); and safety. RESULTS The double-blind phase comprised 43 patients (cinacalcet, n = 22; placebo, n = 21). Nineteen months into the study, regulatory authorities were notified of a fatality; the study was subsequently terminated after a 14-month clinical hold. Before the hold, 12 patients (55%) on cinacalcet and four (19%) on placebo achieved the primary endpoint (p = 0.017), and 27% and 24%, respectively, achieved iPTH ≤ 300 pg/mL. The between-group differences (95% CI) in percentage changes for total serum calcium, phosphorus, and Ca × P were - 4% (- 9 to 1%), - 6% (- 21 to 8%), and - 10% (- 23 to 3%). The mean maximum actual weight-adjusted daily cinacalcet dosage administered was 0.99 mg/kg/day. Overall, 82% of patients on cinacalcet and 86% on placebo had ≥ 1 treatment-emergent adverse event; the most common were vomiting (32%, 24%, respectively), hypocalcemia (23%, 19%), nausea (18%, 14%), and hypertension (14%, 24%). CONCLUSIONS Despite early termination, efficacy and safety outcomes observed with cinacalcet in children with SHPT on dialysis were consistent with adult observations, suggesting cinacalcet may meet an unmet medical need for this population.
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- Bradley A Warady
- Division of Pediatric Nephrology, Children's Mercy Kansas City, 2401 Gillham Road, 2MOB.17, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA.
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- University Hospital Vall d' Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Brody School of Medicine, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,S. Shahinfar Consulting Inc., Newtown Square, PA, USA
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VanSickle JS, Srivastava T, Alon US. Use of calcimimetics in children with normal kidney function. Pediatr Nephrol 2019; 34:413-422. [PMID: 29552709 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-018-3935-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2017] [Revised: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 02/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) plays an important role in the homeostasis of serum ionized calcium by regulating parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion and tubular calcium handling. Calcimimetics, which act by allosteric modulation of the CaSR, mimic hypercalcemia resulting in suppression of PTH release and increase in calciuria. Mostly used in children to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism associated with advanced renal failure, we have shown that calcimimetics can also be successfully used in children with bone and mineral disorders in which elevated PTH plays a detrimental role in skeletal pathophysiology in the face of normal kidney function. The current review briefly discusses the role of the CaSR and calcimimetics in calcium homeostasis, and then addresses the potential applications of calcimimetics in children with normal kidney function with disorders in which suppression of PTH is beneficial.
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- Judith Sebestyen VanSickle
- Bone and Mineral Disorders Clinic, Division of Nephrology, Children's Mercy Hospital, University of Missouri at Kansas City, 2401Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA
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- Bone and Mineral Disorders Clinic, Division of Nephrology, Children's Mercy Hospital, University of Missouri at Kansas City, 2401Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA
- Renal Research Laboratory, Research and Development, Kansas City VA Medical Center, Kansas City, MO, 64128, USA
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- Bone and Mineral Disorders Clinic, Division of Nephrology, Children's Mercy Hospital, University of Missouri at Kansas City, 2401Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO, 64108, USA.
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Fuller DS, Xing S, Belozeroff V, Yehoshua A, Morgenstern H, Robinson BM, Rubin RJ, Bhatt N, Pisoni RL. Variability in Cinacalcet Prescription across US Hemodialysis Facilities. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol 2019; 14:241-249. [PMID: 30665922 PMCID: PMC6390908 DOI: 10.2215/cjn.09550818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Calcimimetic drugs used to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism are being considered for inclusion in the Medicare ESRD Prospective Payment System bundle after an evaluation period. Understanding of utilization patterns of calcimimetics across dialysis facilities may help align financial incentives with clinical objectives. Our study's purpose was to describe the distribution of cinacalcet prescription across United States hemodialysis facilities and to explore factors that may influence cinacalcet utilization. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS We used monthly cross-sectional data from the Dialysis Outcomes and Practice Patterns Study in 2014 to characterize the distribution of cinacalcet prescription across 203 United States hemodialysis facilities (10,521 patients). On the basis of associations with parathyroid hormone levels from patient-level analyses, we used linear mixed-effects regressions to estimate the associations between three facility-level exposures (black race, <65 years old, and having ≥3 years on dialysis [vintage]) and the prevalence of cinacalcet prescription, adjusting for facility- and patient-level potential confounders. RESULTS The mean percentage of patients in each facility with cinacalcet prescription was 23% in June 2014 (median, 22%; interquartile range, 13%-30%). Adjusted for facility-level and nonexposure patient-level variables, the difference in prevalence of cinacalcet prescription between facilities with the highest and lowest quartiles of percentage of black patients was 7.8% (95% confidence interval [95% CI], 0.8% to 14.8%; P for trend =0.03). The adjusted prevalence difference was 7.3% for the percentage of patients aged <65 years (95% CI, -0.1% to 14.7%; P for trend =0.06) and 11.9% for the percentage of patients with ≥3 years of dialysis (95% CI, 2.4% to 21.4%; P for trend =0.02). These associations changed appreciably, becoming much weaker or even reversing, after further adjusting for the patient-level exposure variables. CONCLUSIONS Facilities treating more patients who are black, under age 65 years, and having dialysis vintage ≥3 years have higher average levels of cinacalcet prescription. However, these differences were strongly attenuated after accounting for the unbalanced distributions of these patient case-mix variables.
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- Global Health Economics, Amgen, Inc., Thousand Oaks, California
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- Global Health Economics, Amgen, Inc., Thousand Oaks, California
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- Departments of Epidemiology and.,Environmental Health Sciences, School of Public Health, and.,Department of Urology, Medical School, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; and
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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- Global Health Economics, Amgen, Inc., Thousand Oaks, California
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- Arbor Research Collaborative for Health, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Sohn WY, Portale AA, Salusky IB, Zhang H, Yan LL, Ertik B, Shahinfar S, Lee E, Dehmel B, Warady BA. An open-label, single-dose study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of cinacalcet in pediatric subjects aged 28 days to < 6 years with chronic kidney disease receiving dialysis. Pediatr Nephrol 2019; 34:145-54. [PMID: 30141180 DOI: 10.1007/s00467-018-4054-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2018] [Revised: 08/07/2018] [Accepted: 08/10/2018] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Calcimimetics, shown to control biochemical parameters of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), have well-established safety and pharmacokinetic profiles in adult end-stage renal disease subjects treated with dialysis; however, such studies are limited in pediatric subjects. METHODS In this study, the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK), and pharmacodynamics (PD) of cinacalcet were evaluated in children with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and SHPT receiving dialysis. Twelve subjects received a single dose of cinacalcet (0.25 mg/kg) orally or by nasogastric or gastric tube. Subjects were randomized to one of two parathyroid hormone (PTH) and serum calcium sampling sequences: [(1) 2, 8, 48 h; or (2) 2, 12, 48 h] and assessed for 72 h after dosing. RESULTS Median plasma cinacalcet tmax was 1 h (range 0.5-4.0 h); mean (SD) Cmax and AUClast were 2.83 (1.98) ng/mL and 11.8 (8.74) h*ng/mL, respectively; mean (SD) half-life (t1/2) was 3.70 (2.57) h. Dose adjustments, based upon body weight (mg/kg), minimized the effects of age, body weight, body surface area, and body mass index on cinacalcet PK. Reductions in serum PTH levels from baseline were observed at 2 to 8 h post-dose (median 10.8 and 29.6%, respectively), returned towards baseline by 12-72 h and were inversely related to changes in the plasma cinacalcet PK profile. Single-dose cinacalcet was well-tolerated with no unexpected safety findings and a PK/PD, safety profile similar to adults. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, a single 0.25 mg/kg dose of cinacalcet was evaluated to be a safe starting dose in these children aged < 6 years.
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Mizobuchi M, Ogata H, Koiwa F. Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: Pathogenesis and Latest Treatment. Ther Apher Dial 2018; 23:309-318. [PMID: 30411503 DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.12772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2018] [Revised: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 11/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The classic pathogenesis of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) began with the trade-off hypothesis based on parathyroid hormone hypersecretion brought about by renal failure resulting from a physiological response to correct metabolic disorder of calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D. In dialysis patients with failed renal function, physiological mineral balance control by parathyroid hormone through the kidney fails and hyperparathyroidism progresses. In this process, many significant genetic findings have been established. Abnormalities of Ca-sensing receptor and vitamin D receptor are associated with the pathogenesis of SHPT, and fibroblast growth factor 23 has also been shown to be involved in the pathogenesis. Vitamin D receptor activators (VDRAs) are widely used for treatment of SHPT. However, VDRAs have calcemic and phosphatemic effects that limit their use to a subset of patients, and calcimimetics have been developed as alternative drugs for SHPT. Hyperphosphatemia also affects progression of SHPT, and control of hyperphosphatemia is, therefore, thought to be fundamental for control of SHPT. Currently, a combination of a VDRA and a calcimimetic is recognized as the optimal strategy for SHPT, and for other outcomes such as reduced cardiovascular disease and improved survival. The latest findings on the pathogenesis and treatment of SHPT are summarized in this review.
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- Masahide Mizobuchi
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Showa University Northern Yokohama Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University Fujigaoka Hospital, Yokohama, Japan
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Iamartino L, Elajnaf T, Kallay E, Schepelmann M. Calcium-sensing receptor in colorectal inflammation and cancer: Current insights and future perspectives. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24:4119-4131. [PMID: 30271078 PMCID: PMC6158479 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i36.4119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2018] [Revised: 07/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/01/2018] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The extracellular calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) is best known for its action in the parathyroid gland and kidneys where it controls body calcium homeostasis. However, the CaSR has different roles in the gastrointestinal tract, where it is ubiquitously expressed. In the colon, the CaSR is involved in controlling multiple mechanisms, including fluid transport, inflammation, cell proliferation and differentiation. Although the expression pattern and functions of the CaSR in the colonic microenvironment are far from being completely understood, evidence has been accumulating that the CaSR might play a protective role against both colonic inflammation and colorectal cancer. For example, CaSR agonists such as dipeptides have been suggested to reduce colonic inflammation, while dietary calcium was shown to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. CaSR expression is lost in colonic malignancies, indicating that the CaSR is a biomarker for colonic cancer progression. This dual anti-inflammatory and anti-tumourigenic role of the CaSR makes it especially interesting in colitis-associated colorectal cancer. In this review, we describe the clinical and experimental evidence for the role of the CaSR in colonic inflammation and colorectal cancer, the intracellular signalling pathways which are putatively involved in these actions, and the possibilities to exploit these actions of the CaSR for future therapies of colonic inflammation and cancer.
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- Luca Iamartino
- Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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- Institute of Pathophysiology and Allergy Research, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna 1090, Austria
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Alfieri C, Regalia A, Zanoni F, Vettoretti S, Cozzolino M, Messa P. The Importance of Adherence in the Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism. Blood Purif 2018; 47:37-44. [PMID: 30223271 DOI: 10.1159/000492918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a frequent condition in the presence of chronic kidney disease (CKD). In CKD patients, SHPT is reported to increase both morbidity and mortality, especially cardiovascular. The difficulty in the treatment of SHPT in clinical practice is frequently encountered from a not always adequate conduct of the clinicians and a common non-compliance to the therapy of CKD patients. In this review, the greatest difficulties from clinicians and CKD-patients' point of view in the treatment of SHPT will be addressed, with particular attention to those related to dialysis features, nutritional habits, and medical therapy.
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- Carlo Alfieri
- Department of Medicine, Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant, Fondazione Ca' Granda IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milan,
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- Department of Medicine, Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant, Fondazione Ca' Granda IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant, Fondazione Ca' Granda IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant, Fondazione Ca' Granda IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, Renal Division, San Paolo Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Unit of Nephrology, Dialysis and Renal Transplant, Fondazione Ca' Granda IRCCS Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milan, Italy.,Università Degli Studi Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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Shigematsu T, Shimazaki R, Fukagawa M, Akizawa T. Pharmacokinetics of evocalcet in secondary hyperparathyroidism patients receiving hemodialysis: first-in-patient clinical trial in Japan. Clin Pharmacol 2018; 10:101-111. [PMID: 30254496 PMCID: PMC6141109 DOI: 10.2147/cpaa.s171044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Purpose Cinacalcet is a positive allosteric modulator of calcium-sensing receptors in the parathyroid gland and an effective treatment for secondary hyperparathyroidism. However, this agent has considerable side effects and dosage limitations, which impair effective treatment. Therefore, we investigated the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of the novel calcimimetic, evocalcet. Patients and methods This was a multicenter, open-label study of single oral doses of 1, 4, and 12 mg evocalcet using an intrapatient dose escalation protocol in 29 Japanese secondary hyperparathyroidism patients receiving hemodialysis. Pharmacokinetics was assessed by plasma evocalcet concentrations. Pharmacodynamic evaluations consisted of measuring intact parathyroid hormone, serum corrected calcium, and fibroblast growth factor 23 concentrations. Safety and tolerability were evaluated by the analysis of adverse events (AEs). Results After a single 1-, 4-, or 12-mg dose, plasma evocalcet levels increased dose proportionally in a linear manner. Pharmacodynamic analyses showed that evocalcet effectively reduced intact parathyroid hormone and serum corrected calcium levels in a dose-dependent manner. AEs occurred in 31.0%, 28.6%, and 38.5% of patients receiving a single dose of 1, 4, or 12 mg, respectively. Most AEs were mild in severity. Conclusion Evocalcet is effective in the short term, has linear pharmacokinetics, and is well tolerated as observed by the low incidence of AEs.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Showa University School of Medicine, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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Shigematsu T, Shimazaki R, Fukagawa M, Akizawa T. Pharmacodynamics of evocalcet for secondary hyperparathyroidism in Japanese hemodialysis patients. Clin Exp Nephrol 2018; 23:258-267. [PMID: 30159688 PMCID: PMC6510802 DOI: 10.1007/s10157-018-1635-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/15/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study investigated the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and safety of multiple doses of evocalcet in Japanese secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) patients receiving hemodialysis. METHODS In this multicenter, open-label study, conducted between August 2013 and March 2014, 27 patients received multiple doses of 1 and 4 mg evocalcet for 14 days, followed by an extension period of multiple doses of 8 and 12 mg evocalcet for 7 days using an intra-patient dose escalation protocol. Pharmacodynamic parameters consisted of measurement of intact parathyroid hormone (PTH), serum-corrected calcium, serum phosphorus and intact fibroblast growth factor 23 concentrations. Safety was assessed by analysis of adverse events. RESULTS Plasma evocalcet levels reached steady state 3 days after the first day of administration. Pharmacodynamic analyses showed that evocalcet effectively reduced intact PTH and serum-corrected calcium levels. Adverse events (AEs) occurred in 29.6 and 62.5% of patients receiving multiple doses of 1 or 4 mg, respectively. The AE 'blood calcium decreased' occurred in eight patients (33.0%) after multiple doses of 4 mg. All events were mild, except for one patient with a moderate AE (abnormal liver function) and one patient with a severe adverse drug reaction (blood calcium decreased). CONCLUSION Multiple doses of evocalcet reduced intact PTH levels with a concomitant decrease in serum calcium levels. Evocalcet was well tolerated in SHPT patients receiving hemodialysis.
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- Takashi Shigematsu
- Department of Nephrology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama City, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan.
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- R&D Division, Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd., 1-9-2 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 100-0004, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, 143 Shimokasuya, Isehara-shi, Kanagawa, 259-1193, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, Namics 301, 4-24-51 Takanawa, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0074, Japan
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Leifheit-Nestler M, Kucka J, Yoshizawa E, Behets G, D'Haese P, Bergen C, Meier M, Fischer DC, Haffner D. Comparison of calcimimetic R568 and calcitriol in mineral homeostasis in the Hyp mouse, a murine homolog of X-linked hypophosphatemia. Bone 2017; 103:224-232. [PMID: 28728941 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2017.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2017] [Revised: 06/02/2017] [Accepted: 06/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) caused by mutations in the Phex gene is the most common human inherited phosphate wasting disorder characterized by enhanced synthesis of fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) in bone, renal phosphate wasting, 1,25(OH)2D3 (1,25D) deficiency, rickets and osteomalacia. Here we studied the effects of calcimimetic R568 and calcitriol treatment in the Hyp mouse, a murine homolog of XLH. We hypothesized that mineral homeostasis is differentially affected by R568 and 1,25D with respect to the PTH-vitamin D-FGF23-Klotho axis and bone health. Four-week-old male Hyp mice received R568 in different doses, 1,25D or vehicle for 28days. Vehicle-treated wild-type mice served as controls. Both R568 and 1,25D reduced PTH levels, yet only 1,25D raised serum phosphate levels in Hyp mice. 1,25D increased calciuria and further enhanced FGF23 synthesis in bone and circulating FGF23 levels. By contrast, R568 reduced bone FGF23 expression and serum total but not intact FGF23 concentrations. Renal 1,25D metabolism was further impaired by 1,25D and improved although not normalized by R568. Hyp mice showed reduced renal Klotho levels, which were increased by 1,25D and high dose R568. 1,25D, but not R568, significantly improved femur growth, and weight gain, and partially restored growth plate morphology and bone mineralization. Although a significant improvement of trabecular bone was noted by μCT, compared to 1,25D the effects of R568 on bone histomophometric parameters were marginal. Our data indicate that monotherapy with R568 reduced PTH and FGF23 synthesis in bone, but failed to restore vitamin D and phosphate metabolism and skeletal abnormalities in Hyp mice. By contrast, 1,25D improved body growth, and defective mineralization despite further enhancement of skeletal FGF23 synthesis thereby highlighting the importance of vitamin D in bone mineralization in Hyp mice.
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- Maren Leifheit-Nestler
- Department of Pediatric Kidney, Liver and Metabolic Diseases, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany.
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- Department of Pediatric Kidney, Liver and Metabolic Diseases, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Kidney, Liver and Metabolic Diseases, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Laboratory of Pathophysiology, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Pathophysiology, University of Antwerp, Wilrijk, Belgium
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- Institute for Laboratory Animal Science, Small Animal Imaging Center, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Laboratory Animal Science, Small Animal Imaging Center, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Kidney, Liver and Metabolic Diseases, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Shigematsu T, Fukagawa M, Yokoyama K, Akiba T, Fujii A, Odani M, Akizawa T. Long-term effects of etelcalcetide as intravenous calcimimetic therapy in hemodialysis patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism. Clin Exp Nephrol 2017; 22:426-436. [PMID: 28836058 DOI: 10.1007/s10157-017-1442-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a serious major complication in hemodialysis patients with chronic kidney disease. Long-term maintenance of serum phosphate, calcium, and parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in appropriate ranges in these patients is a major challenge. We investigated the efficacy and safety of long-term treatment with etelcalcetide, a novel intravenous calcimimetic, in Japanese SHPT patients on long-term hemodialysis. METHODS This study was a multicenter open-label study. A total of 191 hemodialysis patients with serum intact PTH (iPTH) > 240 pg/mL were enrolled. Etelcalcetide was administered thrice weekly for 52 weeks, with an initial dose of 5 mg and flexibility to adjust the dose between 2.5 and 15 mg and to adjust the dosing of concomitant medications for SHPT. The efficacy endpoint was the proportion of patients with serum iPTH decreased to the target range (60-240 pg/mL). RESULTS Serum iPTH levels decreased immediately after etelcalcetide was started. At the end of the study, 87.5% (95% confidence interval 81.4-92.2; 140/160 patients) of patients achieved target serum iPTH levels, with control of serum calcium and phosphate levels. Adverse events, mostly mild to moderate, were reported by 96.8% of patients and led to study discontinuation in 7.4% of patients. Nausea, vomiting, and symptomatic hypocalcemia were found in 4.7, 9.5, and 1.1%, with 0.5, 1.1, and 1.1% considered treatment-related. CONCLUSIONS Etelcalcetide effectively maintained serum iPTH, calcium, and phosphate levels in appropriate ranges with concomitant medications for SHPT for 52 weeks in Japanese hemodialysis patients, and was safe and well tolerated. REGISTRATION NUMBER JapicCTI-142665.
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- Takashi Shigematsu
- Department of Nephrology, Wakayama Medical University, 811-1 Kimiidera, Wakayama, 641-8509, Japan.
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- Division of Nephrology, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine, Isehara, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, The Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Clinical Development Planning, Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, Osaka, Japan
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- Data Science, Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, Osaka, Japan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Vahe C, Benomar K, Espiard S, Coppin L, Jannin A, Odou MF, Vantyghem MC. Diseases associated with calcium-sensing receptor. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2017; 12:19. [PMID: 28122587 PMCID: PMC5264458 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-017-0570-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 01/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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The calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) plays a pivotal role in systemic calcium metabolism by regulating parathyroid hormone secretion and urinary calcium excretion. The diseases caused by an abnormality of the CaSR are genetically determined or are more rarely acquired. The genetic diseases consist of hyper- or hypocalcemia disorders. Hypercalcaemia disorders are related to inactivating mutations of the CASR gene either heterozygous (autosomal dominant familial benign hypercalcaemia, still named hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia syndrome type 1) or homozygous (severe neonatal hyperparathyroidism). The A986S, R990G and Q1011E variants of the CASR gene are associated with higher serum calcium levels than in the general population, hypercalciuria being also associated with the R990G variant. The differential diagnosis consists in the hypocalciuric hypercalcaemia syndrome, types 2 (involving GNA11 gene) and 3 (involving AP2S1 gene); hyperparathyroidism; abnormalities of vitamin D metabolism, involving CYP24A1 and SLC34A1 genes; and reduced GFR. Hypocalcemia disorders, which are more rare, are related to heterozygous activating mutations of the CASR gene (type 1), consisting of autosomal dominant hypocalcemia disorders, sometimes with a presentation of pseudo-Bartter’s syndrome. The differential diagnosis consists of the hypercalciuric hypocalcaemia syndrome type 2, involving GNA11 gene and other hypoparathyroidism aetiologies. The acquired diseases are related to the presence of anti-CaSR antibodies, which can cause hyper- or especially hypocalcemia disorders (for instance in APECED syndromes), determined by their functionality. Finally, the role of CaSR in digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular and neoplastic diseases is gradually coming to light, providing new therapeutic possibilities. Two types of CaSR modulators are known: CaSR agonists (or activators, still named calcimimetics) and calcilytic antagonists (or inhibitors of the CasR). CaSR agonists, such as cinacalcet, are indicated in secondary and primary hyperparathyroidism. Calcilytics have no efficacy in osteoporosis, but could be useful in the treatment of hypercalciuric hypocalcaemia syndromes.
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- C Vahe
- Service d'Endocrinologie et Métabolisme, Hôpital C Huriez Centre Hospitalo-universitaire de Lille, 1 rue Polonovski, 59 037, Lille Cedex, France
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- Service d'Endocrinologie et Métabolisme, Hôpital C Huriez Centre Hospitalo-universitaire de Lille, 1 rue Polonovski, 59 037, Lille Cedex, France
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- Service d'Endocrinologie et Métabolisme, Hôpital C Huriez Centre Hospitalo-universitaire de Lille, 1 rue Polonovski, 59 037, Lille Cedex, France
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- Service de Biochimie et Biologie Moléculaire, Centre de Biologie-Pathologie, Centre Hospitalo-universitaire de Lille, 1 rue Polonovski, 59 037, Lille Cedex, France
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- Service d'Endocrinologie et Métabolisme, Hôpital C Huriez Centre Hospitalo-universitaire de Lille, 1 rue Polonovski, 59 037, Lille Cedex, France
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- Service de Biochimie et Biologie Moléculaire, Centre de Biologie-Pathologie, Centre Hospitalo-universitaire de Lille, 1 rue Polonovski, 59 037, Lille Cedex, France
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- Service d'Endocrinologie et Métabolisme, Hôpital C Huriez Centre Hospitalo-universitaire de Lille, 1 rue Polonovski, 59 037, Lille Cedex, France. .,Equipe INSERM 1190 Prise en charge translationnelle du diabète, Lille Cedex, France. .,Institut EGID (European Genomic Institute for Diabetes), Lille Cedex, France.
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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) defends the extracellular fluid from hypocalcemia and has powerful and well-documented actions on the skeleton and renal tubular system. To achieve a satisfactory stable plasma calcium level, the secretion of PTH, and the resulting serum PTH level, is titrated carefully to the prevailing plasma ionized Ca2+ concentration via a Ca2+ sensing mechanism that mediates feedback inhibition of PTH secretion. Herein, I consider the properties of the parathyroid Ca2+ sensing mechanism, the identity of the Ca2+ sensor, the intracellular biochemical mechanisms that it controls, the manner of its integration with other components of the PTH secretion control mechanism, and its modulation by other nutrients. Together the well-established, recently elucidated, and yet-to-be discovered elements of the story constitute the past, present, and future of the parathyroid and its calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR).
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- Arthur D Conigrave
- Faculties of Science and Medicine, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, Charles Perkins Centre, University of Sydney Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Jean G, Souberbielle JC, Zaoui E, Lorriaux C, Hurot JM, Mayor B, Deleaval P, Mehdi M, Chazot C. Analysis of the kinetics of the parathyroid hormone, and of associated patient outcomes, in a cohort of haemodialysis patients. BMC Nephrol 2016; 17:153. [PMID: 27756251 PMCID: PMC5070007 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-016-0365-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background Observational studies have recently associated a decrease in serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) level with a higher rate of mortality among hemodialysis (HD) patients. Decreases in PTH level can result from medical intervention (MPD) and surgical parathyroidectomy (PTX), or may occur spontaneously, usually associated with an underlying malnutrition-inflammation syndrome (SPD). The aim of our study was to prospectively identify the incidence of decreases in PTH level in a cohort of HD patients and the frequency distribution of the different causes (MPD, PTX and SPD), as well as to evaluate the survival outcomes for each PTH group (MPD, PTX and SPD) compared to patients who did not experience a PTH decrease over the first 36 months of the study (NPD). Methods The 197 patients receiving HD at our center in January 2010, and meeting our eligibility criteria, were enrolled in our prospective study, and were observed for a period of 60 months. A decrease in PTH level >50 % between two successive PTH measurements obtained within an interval <3 months was defined as a significant event. MPD referred to a decrease in PTH due to an increased oral calcium intake, increased dialysate calcium concentration (DCC), increased alfacalcidol use, or use of cinacalcet therapy. A surgical 7/8 PTX was performed in young patients or in patients in whom cinacalcet therapy failed. SPD referred to a decrease in PTH related to a medical or surgical event. Baseline characteristics among patients in each group (MPD, PTX, SPD, and NPD) were evaluated using Fisher’s exact test. The 60-month survival was evaluated using Kaplan-Meier and Cox multivariable proportional hazards models. Univariate and multivariate Cox analyzes were used identify variables with mortality. The relative risk of mortality was expressed as a hazard ratio (HR). Results The distribution of the 197 patients forming our four study groups was 34 % in the NPD group, 35 % in the SPD group, 25 % in the MSD group and 6 % in the PTX group. Among patients in the SPD group, the main acute comorbid conditions were peripheral vascular and cardiac complications, sepsis, fractures, and cancers with an increase in serum CRP level (from 14.3 ± 18 to 132 ± 90 mg/L) and a decrease in serum albumin (from 33 ± 4.5 to 28.6 ± 4 g/L). In the MPD group, the main therapeutic change was an increase in DCC, either independently or in association with cinacalcet therapy. The median survival rate among patients was 10 months for SPD, compared to 22 months among patients in the MPD group (p < 0.001). Using multivariable Cox model and taking the NPD group as reference, the risk of mortality was lower among patients in the MPD group (HR, 0.42[0.2-0.87] p = 0.01), with survival being comparable for the SPD and NPD groups (HR, 1.3 [0.75-2.2]). No mortality was observed in the PTX group. Conclusion The poor outcomes associated with SPD, related to acute comorbid conditions, should not lead to undertreat secondary hyperparathyroidism whose appropriate medical or surgical therapies are associated with better outcomes.
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- Guillaume Jean
- NEPHROCARE Tassin-Charcot, 7, Avenue Maréchal FOCH, 69110, Sainte Foy-Les-Lyon, France.
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- Université Paris Descartes, Inserm U845, and Hôpital Necker, Service d'explorations fonctionnelles, Paris, France
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- NOVESCIA Rhône-Alpes, Laboratoire du Grand Vallon, 69110, Sainte Foy-les-Lyon, France
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- NEPHROCARE Tassin-Charcot, 7, Avenue Maréchal FOCH, 69110, Sainte Foy-Les-Lyon, France
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- NEPHROCARE Tassin-Charcot, 7, Avenue Maréchal FOCH, 69110, Sainte Foy-Les-Lyon, France
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- NEPHROCARE Tassin-Charcot, 7, Avenue Maréchal FOCH, 69110, Sainte Foy-Les-Lyon, France
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- NEPHROCARE Tassin-Charcot, 7, Avenue Maréchal FOCH, 69110, Sainte Foy-Les-Lyon, France
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- NEPHROCARE Tassin-Charcot, 7, Avenue Maréchal FOCH, 69110, Sainte Foy-Les-Lyon, France
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- NEPHROCARE Tassin-Charcot, 7, Avenue Maréchal FOCH, 69110, Sainte Foy-Les-Lyon, France
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Bover J, Ureña-Torres P, Górriz JL, Lloret MJ, da Silva I, Ruiz-García C, Chang P, Rodríguez M, Ballarín J. Cardiovascular calcifications in chronic kidney disease: Potential therapeutic implications. Nefrologia 2016; 36:597-608. [PMID: 27595517 DOI: 10.1016/j.nefro.2016.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular (CV) calcification is a highly prevalent condition at all stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and is directly associated with increased CV and global morbidity and mortality. In the first part of this review, we have shown that CV calcifications represent an important part of the CKD-MBD complex and are a superior predictor of clinical outcomes in our patients. However, it is also necessary to demonstrate that CV calcification is a modifiable risk factor including the possibility of decreasing (or at least not aggravating) its progression with iatrogenic manoeuvres. Although, strictly speaking, only circumstantial evidence is available, it is known that certain drugs may modify the progression of CV calcifications, even though a direct causal link with improved survival has not been demonstrated. For example, non-calcium-based phosphate binders demonstrated the ability to attenuate the progression of CV calcification compared with the liberal use of calcium-based phosphate binders in several randomised clinical trials. Moreover, although only in experimental conditions, selective activators of the vitamin D receptor seem to have a wider therapeutic margin against CV calcification. Finally, calcimimetics seem to attenuate the progression of CV calcification in dialysis patients. While new therapeutic strategies are being developed (i.e. vitamin K, SNF472, etc.), we suggest that the evaluation of CV calcifications could be a diagnostic tool used by nephrologists to personalise their therapeutic decisions.
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- Jordi Bover
- Servicio de Nefrología, Fundació Puigvert, IIB Sant Pau, RedinRen, Barcelona, España.
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- Departamento de Nefrología y Diálisis, Clinique du Landy, París, Francia; Departamento de Fisiología Renal, Hospital Necker, Universidad de París Descartes, París, Francia
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- Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Universitario Dr. Peset, Valencia, España
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- Servicio de Nefrología, Fundació Puigvert, IIB Sant Pau, RedinRen, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Nefrología, Fundació Puigvert, IIB Sant Pau, RedinRen, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Nefrología, Fundació Puigvert, IIB Sant Pau, RedinRen, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Nefrología, Fundació Puigvert, IIB Sant Pau, RedinRen, Barcelona, España
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- Servicio de Nefrología, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, IMIBIC, Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, España
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- Servicio de Nefrología, Fundació Puigvert, IIB Sant Pau, RedinRen, Barcelona, España
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Calcium sensing receptor (CaSR) mutations or altered expression cause disorders of calcium handling. Recent studies suggest that reduced targeting to the plasma membrane is a feature common to many CaSR loss-of-function mutations. Allosteric agonists (calcimimetics) can rescue signaling of a subset of CaSR mutants. This review evaluates our current understanding of the subcellular site(s) for allosteric modulator rescue of CaSR mutants. Studies to date make a strong case for calcimimetic potentiation of signaling not only at plasma membrane-localized CaSR, but at the endoplasmic reticulum, acting as pharmacoperones to assist in navigation of multiple quality control checkpoints. The possible role of endogenous pharmacoperones, calcium and glutathione, in folding and stabilization of the CaSR extracellular and transmembrane domains are considered. Finally, the possibility that dihydropyridines act as unintended pharmacoperones of CaSR is proposed. While our understanding of pharmacoperone rescue of CaSR requires refinement, promising results to date argue that this may be a fruitful avenue for drug discovery.
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- Gerda E Breitwieser
- Weis Center for Research, Geisinger Clinic, 100N. Academy Avenue, Danville PA 17822-2604, USA.
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