Compositions and methods for treating homocystinuria and other conditions using polyamines

Abstract

Embodiments of the instant disclosure relate to novel compositions and methods for treating a subject having genetic homocystinuria (HCU or other form of genetic homocystinuria). In some embodiments, compositions and methods disclosed herein concern improving efficacy of standard treatments (e.g. trimethylglycine) to reduce dietary compliance requirements and improve outcomes. In accordance with these embodiments, a subject having or suspected of developing classical cystathionine beta-synthase deficient homocystinuria (HCU) or other genetic form of homocystinuria can be treated with a polyamine or diamine or a precursor thereof or a combination thereof for example, in combination with trimethylglycine (e.g. betaine) or other genetic homocystinuria treatment. In other embodiments, a subject having or suspected of developing HCU or other genetic homocystinuria can also be treated with formate or formate derivative, or zinc and/or zinc-containing agent or other standard treatment in combination with a polyamine composition to treat HCU or RD or other form of genetic homocystinuria in the subject.

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