Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Methods for treating lysosomal acid lipase deficiency in patients

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods of treating LAL deficiency comprising administering to a mammal a therapeutically effective amount of lysosomal acid lipase with an effective dosage frequency. Methods of improving growth and river function, increasing LAL tissue concentration, and increasing LAL activity in a human patient suffering from LAL deficiency are also provided.