Long-term effects of denosumab on bone mineral density and turnover markers in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
J Bone Miner Metab
; 42(2): 264-270, 2024 Mar.
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| ID: mdl-38512458
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Denosumab, a fully human anti-RANKL monoclonal antibody, is a widely used osteoporosis treatment that is increasingly being used in patients undergoing dialysis; however, its long-term efficacy and safety in these patients remain unknown. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
This observational study comprised individuals aged ≥ 20 years undergoing hemodialysis and receiving denosumab. After denosumab administration, we analyzed the long-term changes in bone mineral density (BMD) and levels of bone turnover markers (BTMs) and calcium.RESULTS:
The study included 45 patients who have been receiving denosumab for a median duration of 3.8 (interquartile range, 2.5-6.7) years. Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b (TRACP-5b) levels decreased from a median of 595 (434-778) mU/dL at baseline to 200 (141-430) mU/dL after 6 months of denosumab administration (P < 0.001) and remained low thereafter. Similarly, bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (BAP) levels decreased from a median of 18.2 (15.9-25.8) µg/L at baseline to 12.4 (9.9-15.6) µg/L after 6 months (P < 0.001) and remained low thereafter. Meanwhile, BMD, as assessed with dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and measured at the distal 1/3 of the radius, did not decrease (0.465 ± 0.112 g/cm2 at baseline vs. 0.464 ± 0.112 g/cm2 after administration; P = 0.616). Regarding hypocalcemia, corrected calcium levels reached were the lowest at 7 days after administration and normalized within 30 days.CONCLUSION:
The study showed long-term suppression of TRACP-5b and BAP levels and sustaining BMD after denosumab administration over an extended period in patients undergoing hemodialysis.Key words
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Bone Density
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Bone Density Conservation Agents
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Bone Miner Metab
Journal subject:
METABOLISMO
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japan