Achondroplasia is an autosomal dominant genetic disease and the most common cause of dwarfism in humans. It results from a gain-of-function missense mutation in FGFR3 that results in a dramatic suppression of bone growth, both in volume and in length. Treatment for achondroplasia includes both surgical and pharmacological interventions, the latter of which i...
Vosoritide is indicated for the promotion of linear growth in pediatric patients with achondroplasia who are 5 years of age and older with open epiphyses.
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