Hypophosphatasia
Synonyms: HPP | Phosphoethanolaminuria | Rathbun disease
A rare genetic metabolic disorder characterized by reduced activity of unfractionated serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and various symptoms from life-threatening severely impaired mineralization at birth to musculo-skeletal pain in adulthood.
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Hypophosphatasia?
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Advocacy Organizations
Genetic Support Network of Victoria
The Genetic Support Network of Victoria is an organisation that supports people living with genetic, undiagnosed and rare conditions and those who support them including community and families, patient support organisations, health professionals and industry. Our vision is our community flourishing and living their best lives.
Soft Bones
The mission of Soft Bones, Inc. is to provide valuable information, education and support for people living with hypophosphatasia (HPP), their families and caregivers. The Foundation promotes research of this rare bone disease through awareness and fundraising efforts.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
The Chandler Project
The Chandler Project (TCP) provides those affected with achondroplasia, and other forms of skeletal dysplasia (dwarfism), with the latest in pharmaceutical research and surgical advancements.
Clinical Trials
For a list of clinical trials in this disease area, please click here.