Latest Clinical and Quality-of-Life Data for TransCon™ PTH (Palopegteriparatide)-Treated Adults with Chronic Hypoparathyroidism to Be Presented at ECE 2024

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ASND) today announced that new TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide) data supporting clinical and quality-of-life benefits in adult patients with chronic hypoparathyroidism will be presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology being held May 11-14, 2024, in Stockholm.

Topics include an oral presentation of new 2-year results from a post-hoc analysis of the Phase 3 PaTHway Trial demonstrating sustained improvements in kidney function in adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism treated with TransCon PTH, as well as a symposium presentation on health and quality-of-life improvements in patients switching from rhPTH(1-84) to TransCon PTH as part of a compassionate use program.

“We are pleased to partner with leading experts in endocrinology to present this new, groundbreaking data showing the health and quality-of-life benefits of initiating or switching to TransCon PTH treatment,” said Aimee Shu, M.D., Ascendis Pharma’s Senior Vice President of Clinical Development, Endocrine Medical Sciences.

The full schedule of Ascendis presentations during ECE 2024 follow:

About Hypoparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism is an endocrine disease caused by insufficient levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), the primary regulator of calcium and phosphate balance in the body, acting directly on bone and kidneys and indirectly on the intestines. Individuals with hypoparathyroidism may experience a range of severe and potentially life-threatening short-term and long-term complications, including neuromuscular irritability, renal complications, extra-skeletal calcifications, and cognitive impairment. Post-surgical hypoparathyroidism accounts for the majority of cases (70-80%), while other etiologies include autoimmune and idiopathic causes.

About TransCon PTH

TransCon PTH (palopegteriparatide) is a prodrug of parathyroid hormone (PTH 1-34) administered once daily, designed to provide parathyroid hormone levels within the normal physiological range across the 24-hour dosing period. TransCon PTH was granted marketing authorization under the brand name YORVIPATH^® by the European Commission (EC) and the European Economic Area in November 2023 and by the United Kingdom’s Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in Great Britain in April 2024 as a PTH replacement therapy indicated for the treatment of adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism. In the United States, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has set a PDUFA date of May 14, 2024 to complete their review of Ascendis Pharma’s New Drug Application for TransCon PTH for adults with chronic hypoparathyroidism. TransCon PTH is also in development in Japan through Teijin Ltd. and in China through VISEN Pharmaceuticals.

About Ascendis Pharma A/S

Ascendis Pharma is applying its innovative TransCon technology platform to build a leading, fully integrated biopharma company focused on making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives. Guided by its core values of Patients, Science, and Passion, Ascendis uses its TransCon technologies to create new and potentially best-in-class therapies. Ascendis is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark and has additional facilities in Europe and the United States. Please visit to learn more.

Forward-Looking Statements

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