Evidence and Consensus-Based Recommendations for the Use of Pegvaliase in Adults with Phenylketonuria

December 2018 in “ Genetics in Medicine ”

Nicola Longo, David Dimmock, Harvey L. Levy, Krista Viau, Heather Bausell, Deborah A. Bilder, Barbara K. Burton, Christel Gross, Hope Northrup, Fran Rohr, Stephanie Sacharow, Amarilis Sanchez‐Valle, Mary Stuy, Janet A. Thomas, Jerry Vockley, Roberto T. Zori, Cary O. Harding

TLDR Pegvaliase is recommended for treating adults with phenylketonuria.

The document provided evidence- and consensus-based recommendations for the use of pegvaliase in adults with phenylketonuria (PKU). It was evaluated using the AGREE II instrument to ensure quality and was intended for healthcare professionals involved in prescribing and treating patients with pegvaliase. The recommendations aimed to guide clinical practice in managing PKU with this treatment.

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