Endocrine Abstracts

Mitotane (o,p’DDD) represents the most effective treatment of adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). However, molecular mechanisms of mitotane action remain poorly understood. Mitochondrial (mt) impact of mitotane has previously been suggested but not yet fully validated. We investigated functional consequences of mitotane exposure on mitochondrial steroidogenesis, respiratory chain activity and biogenesis, using human adrenocortical secreting H295R and non-secreting SW13 cells....

Background/Aim: X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) is a rare disease caused by PHEX mutation, leading to elevated FGF23, renal phosphate wasting, hypophosphatemia, insufficient 1,25(OH)2D synthesis. Clinically, it manifests with rickets including leg deformities, poor growth, dental abscesses, craniosynostosis, and hearing loss. Beyond conventional treatment (phosphate supplements + active vitamin D), burosumab is pathogenetic anti-FGF23 therapeutic approa...