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Trial reportOrphanet journal of rare diseases2026

Sustained clinical benefit of idursulfase beta in mucopolysaccharidosis II: two-year experience from a phase 3 extension study including patients switched from idursulfase.

Minji Im, Ari Song, Hyojung Park, Jiyeon Kim, Chiwoo Kim, Eu-Seon Noh, Ga Young Bae, Juyoung Sung, JiHoon Hwang, Yoon Ji Ahn and 4 more

Registry-linked trialAbstract readClinical Trial, Phase III
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Trial report in Orphanet journal of rare diseases, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07344376 (An Extension Study to Assess the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Hunterase), which is not on this map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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An Extension Study to Assess the Long-term Safety and Efficacy of Hunterase (Idursulfase Beta) in Patients With Hunter Syndrome

TypeinterventionalSponsorGC Biopharma CorpRan2018 to 2022Enrolled30ConditionsMPS II, Hunter Syndrome (MPS II), Hunter Syndrome, HunteraseArmsHunterase
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Minji ImDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
Ari SongDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
Hyojung ParkDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
Jiyeon KimDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
Chiwoo KimDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
Eu-Seon NohDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
Ga Young BaeDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
Juyoung SungDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
JiHoon HwangDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
Yoon Ji AhnDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea.
Haein KimMedical Division, GC Biopharma Corp, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Youngsin OhMedical Division, GC Biopharma Corp, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Bogyeong KimMedical Division, GC Biopharma Corp, Yongin, Republic of Korea.
Sung Yoon ChoDepartment of Pediatrics, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, 81 Irwon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, 06351, Republic of Korea. sungyoon.cho@samsung.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLong-term safety and efficacy data on enzyme replacement therapy, particularly switching between recombinant iduronate-2-sulfatase formulations, remain limited in mucopolysaccharidosis II (MPS II). This open-label extension study included male patients with MPS II who completed a 52-week, phase 3 trial and either continued idursulfase beta (maintenance group, n = 22) or switched from idursulfase (switch group, n = 6). Participants received weekly intravenous idursulfase beta (0.5 mg/kg) for an additional 52 weeks. Safety, immunogenicity, six-minute walk test (6-MWT), and urinary glycosaminoglycan (GAG) levels were evaluated longitudinally for two years. Changes over time were analyzed using descriptive statistics and mixed models for repeated measures.

resultsOver the two-year treatment period, no new safety signals were identified in both groups. In the maintenance group, the incidence of adverse drug reactions decreased in the second year compared with the first year (from 54.5% to 13.6%); anti-drug antibody positivity peaked within the first six months and subsequently declined, with a low prevalence of neutralizing antibodies (4.5-22.7%). At Month 24, least-square mean changes from baseline demonstrated a 23.1% increase in 6-MWT distance and a 73.1% reduction in urinary total GAG levels in the maintenance group. Patients switching from idursulfase showed comparable safety profiles and sustained functional and biochemical improvements.

conclusionsThese results demonstrate that idursulfase beta is safe and efficacious in the long-term management of MPS II. Additionally, switching from idursulfase to idursulfase beta preserved therapeutic efficacy without additional safety or immunogenicity concerns, supporting idursulfase beta as a viable option following prior idursulfase therapy. REGISTRATION: The study was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov (identifier, NCT07344376 date of registration, 7 January 2026).

Indexed as

Iduronate SulfataseMucopolysaccharidosis IIAdolescentChildEnzyme Replacement TherapyGlycosaminoglycansHumansMaleGlycosaminoglycansIduronate SulfataseidursulfaseEnzyme replacement therapyHunteraseHunter syndromeIdursulfase betaMucopolysaccharidosis II

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PMID42421116
PMCPMC13637351

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