Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase
Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase, or vestronidase alfa-vjbk, is a recombinant human lysosomal beta glucuronidase that is a purified enzyme produced by recombinant DNA technology in a Chinese hamster ovary cell line. The enzyme is a homotetramer consisted of 4 monomers with 629 amino acids, and holds the same amino acid sequence as human beta-glucuronidase (GUS) . Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase is an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of mucopolysaccharidosis type VII (MPS VII), also known as Sly syndrome, which is an inherited, rare genetic metabolic condition that targets a small subset of population. MPS VII is a progressive condition that affects most tissues and organs due to the lack of a lysosomal enzyme called beta-glucuronidase, leading to buildup of toxic metabolites. The disorder is initiated with skeletal abnormalities, including short stature, along with other pathological conditions including enlarged liver and spleen, heart valve abnormalities, and narrowed airways which can lead to lung infections and trouble breathing. Last two conditions are leading causes of fatalities in patients with MPS VII.
Some affected individuals do not survive infancy, while others may live into adolescence or adulthood and patients may experience developmental delay and progressive intellectual disability . In clinical trials, vestronidase alfa treatment demonstrated improvement and stabilization in motor symptoms by increasing the patients' ability to walk longer distances in comparison to treatment with placebo . Few patients also experienced improved pulmonary function.
Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase was FDA-approved on November 17th, 2017 under the trade name Mepsevii as an intravenous infusion for the treatment of pediatric and adult patients.
| Trade Name | Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase |
| Generic | Vestronidase alfa |
| Vestronidase alfa Other Names | Recombinant human beta-glucuronidase, Vestronidase alfa, Vestronidase alfa-vjbk |
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| Weight | 72562.0 Da (Non-glycosylated) |
| Groups | Approved, Investigational |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase is a recombinant beta-glucuronidase used to treat mucopolysaccharidosis VII.
Indicated in pediatric and adult patients for the treatment of Mucopolysaccharidosis VII (MPS VII, Sly syndrome).
Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Mucopolysaccharidosis VII
How Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase works
Beta-glucuronidase (GUS) is a lysosomal enzyme responsible for degradation of glucuronate-containing glycosaminoglycan (GAG) . Resulting lysosomal storage and GAG accumulation in cells from incomplete metabolic degradation of macromolecules leads to damage to multiple tissues and organs. Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase serves as an exogenous source of GUS enzyme for uptake into cellular lysosomes, which is facilitated by the presence of mannose-6-phosphate (M6P) residues on the oligosaccharide chains of the recombinant enzyme. The chains allow binding of the enzyme to cell surface receptors to promote cellular uptake, and targets the lysosomes to achieve catabolism of accumulated GAGs in affected tissues .
Toxicity
Treatment of vestronidase alfa with doses up to 20 mg/kg administered weekly in rats did not result in adverse effect on fertility and reproductive performance of male and female rats. Studies assessing the mutagenic or carcinogenic potential of vestronidase alfa have not been performed .
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Volume of Distribution
After repeated dosing of 4 mg/kg every other week in MPS VII patients, the mean ± standard deviation of the total volume of distribution (Vss) was 260 ± 130 mL/kg (range: 97 to 598 mL/kg) .
Elimination Route
Serum exposures of vestronidase alfa increases in a dose-proportional manner, from 1 mg/kg (0.25 times the approved recommended dosage) to 2 mg/kg (0.5 times the approved recommended dosage), and 4 mg/kg (the recommended dosage). After repeated dosing of 4 mg/kg every other week in patients with MPS VII, the mean ± standard deviation of maximal concentration (Cmax) was 20.0 ± 8.1 mcg/mL (range: 6.6 to 34.9 mcg/mL). The mean ± standard deviation of area under the concentration-time curve from time zero to the last measurable concentration (AUC0-t) was 3440 ± 1430 mcg x min/mL (range: 1130 to 5820 mcg x min/mL) .
Half Life
After repeated dosing of 4 mg/kg every other week in MPS VII patients, the mean ± standard deviation of the elimination half-life (t1/2) was 155 ± 37 minutes (range: 51 to 213 minutes) .
Clearance
After repeated dosing of 4 mg/kg every other week in MPS VII patients, the mean ± standard deviation of the total clearance (CL) was 1.3 ± 0.7 mL/min/kg (range: 0.6 to 3.3 mL/min/kg) .
Elimination Route
Recombinant Human Beta-glucuronidase-vjbk is not expected to be eliminated through renal or fecal excretion. No excretion studies have been conducted .
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