Characterization of Sapropterin Dihydrochloride Tablet
Characterization of Kuvan tablets involved thorough analysis of physical, chemical, and dissolution properties. Formulation development encompassed pre-formulation studies, feasibility trials, and process optimization. Kuvan tablets demonstrated variability in sapropterin dihydrochloride concentration but rapid dissolution across different media ...
Rakesh Kumar Jat, Tapan Kumar Jena
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Newborn Screening and Treatment of Phenylketonuria: Projected Health Outcomes and Cost-Effectiveness
The objective of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of newborn screening and treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU) in the context of new data on adherence to recommended diet treatment and a newly available drug treatment (sapropterin ...
Huey-Fen Chen +4 more
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Partial hydatidiform mole in a phenylketonuria patient treated with sapropterin dihydrochloride
Strict control of hyperphenylalaninemia is necessary in pregnant women with phenylketonuria (PKU) in order to prevent phenylalanine embryopathy in the fetus, characterized by intrauterine growth restriction, dysmorphic facies, congenital heart disease, microcephaly and intellectual disability, collectively known as maternal PKU syndrome.
Yilmaz, Yildiz +4 more
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Italian national consensus statement on management and pharmacological treatment of phenylketonuria
Background Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inherited metabolic disorder caused by defects in the phenylalanine-hydroxylase gene (PAH), the enzyme catalyzing the conversion of phenylalanine to tyrosine.
Alberto Burlina +9 more
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Relationship Between Gut Microbiota and Phenylalanine Levels: A Mendelian Randomization Study. [PDF]
This study showed that Family XIII AD3011 group was associated with reduced Phe levels, providing important evidence to reveal the interaction between gut microbiota and Phe levels, and providing a scientific basis for the development of personalized diet and nutrition recommendations for PKU patients.
Liu Z +5 more
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Ethnic Bridging of Sepiapterin in Chinese and Korean Populations Based on Predictions From Genetic Polymorphism of Breast Cancer Resistance Protein. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Ethnic differences are crucial when considering the efficacy, safety, and dose of pharmaceuticals across diverse populations. The International Council for Harmonization of Technical Requirements for Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) guideline E5 addresses the acceptability of extrapolating foreign clinical data taking ethnic factors into ...
Gao L, Smith N, Kong R.
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The research aims to develop and evaluate an immediate-release dosage form of sapropterin dihydrochloride to improve efficacy, stability, and patient acceptance in treating hyperphenylalaninemia (HPA), ensuring rapid therapeutic action upon administration.
Rakesh Kumar Jat, Tapan Kumar Jena
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Efficacy and safety of sapropterin before and during pregnancy: Final analysis of the Kuvan® Adult Maternal Paediatric European Registry (KAMPER) maternal and Phenylketonuria Developmental Outcomes and Safety (PKUDOS) PKU‐MOMs sub‐registries [PDF]
Abstract Infants born to mothers with phenylketonuria (PKU) may develop congenital abnormalities because of elevated phenylalanine (Phe) levels in the mother during pregnancy. Maintenance of blood Phe levels between 120 and 360 μmol/L reduces risks of birth defects.
François Feillet +14 more
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Use of sapropterin dihydrochloride in maternal phenylketonuria. A European experience of eight cases
AbstractSapropterin dihydrochloride (SD) is the first drug treatment for phenylketonuria (PKU), but due to the lack of data, its use in maternal PKU must be undertaken with caution as noted in the FDA and EMEA labels. We collected data from eight pregnancies in PKU women treated with SD and we analysed the phenotypes of these patients, their ...
Feillet, Francois +7 more
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Changing dietary practices in phenylketonuria
In recent years, there has been much focus on research on non-dietary treatments in phenylketonuria (PKU). However, diet is likely to remain the major treatment for many years to come, since it has continued to be developed and consistent ...
Anita Macdonald +2 more
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