Alkaline Phosphastase and its role in Hypophosphatasia sponsored by Alexion

Program Overview

Hypophosphatasia is a systematic, inherited metabolic one disease characterized by low alkaline phosphatase activity that commonly is misdiagnosed due to its similarities with other musculoskeletal diseases.

In this program, we will cover:
- The role of alkaline phosphatase in bone mineralization and maintaining calcium and phosphate homeostasis.
- The metabolic bone disease hypophosphatasia and key signs and symptoms to evaluate for accurate diagnosis
- Medical conditions that have overlapping presentations with hypophosphatasia, including patient case studies