{"title":"Factor Replacement Treatment for Hemophilia A: Achievements and Perspectives.","authors":"Maria Elisa Mancuso","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1791778","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1791778","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The mainstay of treatment for persons with hemophilia A (PwHA) with severe bleeding phenotype is prophylaxis. The pharmacokinetic (PK) profile of native factor VIII (FVIII) imposes the need for rather frequent intravenous injections to ensure effective prophylaxis, but this represents a relevant treatment burden and is associated with suboptimal adherence to treatment. In this light, the advent of extended half-life (EHL) FVIII molecules has improved prophylaxis feasibility and outcomes by favoring treatment individualization and tailoring protection according to specific clinical and nonclinical needs. Different technologies have been used to enhance FVIII PK properties including Fc-fusion and conjugation with polyethylene glycol. Data from clinical development programs for such molecules, together with growing real-world experience, have shown numerous benefits related to the use of EHL FVIII in PwHA. Recently a new class of ultra-long-acting EHL FVIII has been developed to further improve protection against bleeding episodes and achieve the ambitious goal of providing PwHA with hemostatic protection in the nonhemophilia range over longer time periods, hence ensuring very low bleeding rates and improving joint health and quality of life. In this review, the achievements and perspectives of replacement therapies for PwHA are summarized and discussed.</p>","PeriodicalId":21673,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis","volume":" ","pages":"18-22"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142473886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Non-factor Therapies for Hemophilia: Achievements and Perspectives.","authors":"Victor Jiménez-Yuste","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1796651","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1796651","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Non-factor replacement therapies (NFTs) have been developed to address the limitations of conventional replacement therapies, aiming to improve hemostasis and provide enhanced protection against bleeding episodes and long-term joint damage for patients both with and without inhibitors. Factor VIII (FVIII)-mimetic agents, such as emicizumab, have transformed the management of hemophilia A with inhibitors, offering a lower treatment burden and an effective alternative for those without inhibitors as well. Rebalancing agents, including anti-tissular factor pathway inhibitor agents (concizumab and marstacimab) and serpin inhibitors like fitusiran, have shown promising efficacy for patients with hemophilia B with inhibitors and other hemophilia subtypes. Administered subcutaneously, NFTs generate stable thrombin levels and feature a long half-life, which can shift severe hemophilia toward a milder phenotype. These therapies are effective regardless of inhibitor status and hold potential for application in other bleeding disorders. Evaluating the potential thrombotic risk after implementing mitigation measures, along with the development of anti-drug antibodies (ADAs), remain critical areas for further analysis. NFTs pose additional challenges due to their complex mechanism of action and the absence of a standardized laboratory assessment method. Unresolved issues include optimal management strategies for major surgeries and tailored approaches for safe use in older populations. This review highlights the progress and future potential of NFTs in treating persons with hemophilia.</p>","PeriodicalId":21673,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis","volume":" ","pages":"23-27"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142755481","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Innovative Therapies for Acquired Hemophilia A.","authors":"Massimo Franchini, Daniele Focosi","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1779737","DOIUrl":"10.1055/s-0044-1779737","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acquired hemophilia A (AHA) is a rare autoimmune bleeding disorder which can be life-threatening. AHA is due to autoantibodies against coagulation factor VIII. Disease onset may be idiopathic (approximately half of the cases) or triggered by autoimmune disorders, cancers, drugs, infections, or pregnancy. Besides treating the underlying disorder, specific AHA treatments include management of bleeding and inhibitor eradication. Various first-line and second-line hemostatic and immunosuppressive agents are currently available for the management of AHA. Recently, the hemostatic drug emicizumab and the immunosuppressive drug rituximab have been the object of intense research from investigators as innovative promising therapies for AHA. This narrative review will be focused on the current status of the clinical use of these two off-label therapeutic agents in AHA.</p>","PeriodicalId":21673,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis","volume":" ","pages":"68-72"},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139940757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Inflammation and Coagulation in Neurologic and Psychiatric Disorders.","authors":"Rabee Khoury, Joab Chapman","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1801824","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1801824","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Coagulation factors are intrinsically expressed in various brain cells, including astrocytes and microglia. Their interaction with the inflammatory system is important for the well-being of the brain, but they are also crucial in the development of many diseases in the brain such as stroke and traumatic brain injury. The cellular effects of coagulation are mediated mainly by protease-activated receptors. In this review, we sum up the role of the coagulation cascade in the development of different diseases including psychiatric disorders. In inflammatory diseases such as multiple sclerosis, fibrinogen activates microglia and suppresses the differentiation of oligodendrocytes, leading to axonal damage and suppression of remyelination. In ischemic stroke, thrombin activity is associated with the size of infarction, and the inhibition of either thrombin- or protease-activated receptor 1 promotes neuronal survival and reduces the size of infarction. Patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease express higher levels of thrombin, which in turn damages the endothelium, increases blood-brain barrier permeability, and induces cell apoptosis. In major depressive disorder, a positive correlation is present between prothrombotic states and suicidality. Moreover, both protein S deficiency and antiphospholipid antibodies are associated with schizophrenia and there is an effect of warfarin on psychosis-free intervals. Studying the coagulation in the brain could open a new door in understanding and treating neurological and psychiatric disorders, and extensive research should be conducted in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":21673,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143029365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Carolena Trocchia, Dina Ashour, Maua Mosha, Bailey Hamner, Marisol Betensky, Neil Goldenberg, Racha Khalaf
{"title":"Venous Thromboembolism Occurrence and Association with Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children with Cystic Fibrosis: An Analysis from the TriNetX Research Network Global Multicenter Real-World Dataset.","authors":"Carolena Trocchia, Dina Ashour, Maua Mosha, Bailey Hamner, Marisol Betensky, Neil Goldenberg, Racha Khalaf","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1801825","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1801825","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The purpose of this study is to (1) estimate and compare the prevalence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in children (age 0 to ≤21) with versus without cystic fibrosis (CF); (2) investigate putative associations between specific gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations and the development of VTE among children with CF. This was a multicenter case-control analysis among patients aged 0 to ≤ 21 years between 2010 and 2020, using the TriNetX Research Network. Data queries included ICD-9/10 (International Classification of Diseases-9th/10th Revision) diagnosis codes. Bivariate associations with VTE among CF patients were compared using Chi-square testing for categorical variables and Student's <i>t</i>-test for continuous variables. We used multivariable logistic regression to test for independent associations of GI manifestations with VTE among children with CF, with adjustment for other salient covariates. There was a total of 7,689 children with and 22,327,660 without CF. The frequency of occurrence of VTE was increased nearly 20-fold among those with, as compared with without CF (130 vs. 7 per 10,000 patients). Acute pancreatitis (adjusted odd ratio [aOR] = 3.80, [95% confidence interval, CI: 2.00-7.22]), biliary disease (aOR = 2.17 [95% CI: 1.17-4.03]), gastrostomy status (aOR = 2.01 [95% CI: 1.27-3.18]), and malabsorption/malnutrition (aOR = 2.41 [95% CI: 1.52-3.82]) were each associated with a higher likelihood of VTE among children with CF. In conclusion, we found a significantly increased frequency of VTE occurrence and association of specific GI diseases as independent risk factors for VTE among children with CF compared with those without.</p>","PeriodicalId":21673,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142979684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bartosz Urbański, Zuzanna Urbańska, Katarzyna Bąbol-Pokora, Ewelina Subocz, Wojciech Młynarski, Szymon Janczar
{"title":"Inherited or Immunological Thrombocytopenia: The Complex Nature of Platelet Disorders in 22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome.","authors":"Bartosz Urbański, Zuzanna Urbańska, Katarzyna Bąbol-Pokora, Ewelina Subocz, Wojciech Młynarski, Szymon Janczar","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1801383","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1801383","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>22q11.2 deletion syndrome (22q11.2DS) is one of the most common congenital malformation syndromes resulting from disrupted embryonic development of pharyngeal pouches. The classical triad of symptoms described by Angelo DiGeorge is frequently accompanied by hematological and immune disorders. While it is well-established that patients with 22q11.2DS have an increased risk of recurrent autoimmune cytopenias, including immune thrombocytopenia, the platelet abnormalities in this population are more complex and multifaceted. Given this issue, we conducted a comprehensive literature review on platelet disorders in 22q11.2DS using accessible databases (PubMed and Scopus). We aimed to outline previous studies limitations and most urgent challenges concerning thrombocytopenia in these patients. One characteristic finding frequently observed in 22q11.2DS is mild macrothrombocytopenia caused presumably by the loss of one <i>GP1BB</i> allele, encoding the element of the GPIb-IX-V complex. This structure plays a central role in thrombocyte adhesion, aggregation, and subsequent activation. Recent studies suggest that defective megakaryopoiesis and impaired vasculogenesis may strongly influence platelet and hemostasis disorders in 22q11.2DS. Furthermore, the phenotypic manifestation may be modulated by epigenetic factors and gene expression modifiers located outside the deletion region. Although the final hemorrhagic phenotype is typically mild, these patients may require more frequent transfusions following major surgical procedures. Despite the risk of thrombocytopenia and thrombocytopathy, there is a lack of large-scale research on hematological anomalies in 22q11.2DS, and the available results are often inconclusive. Given the complexity of hemostatic disorders, it is essential to establish specific recommendations for perioperative management and autoimmune cytopenias treatment within this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":21673,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2025-01-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142979683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Recent Advances in Thrombosis and Hemostasis-Part XI.","authors":"Sam Schulman","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1801307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1801307","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":21673,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142872909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amy L Kiskaddon, Therese M Giglia, Marisol Betensky, Nhue L Do, Daniel M Witt, Arabela C Stock, Ernest K Amankwah, Jamie L Fierstein, Dina Ashour, Vera Ignjatovic, James A Quintessenza, Neil A Goldenberg
{"title":"Recurrent Thromboembolism in Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease: Cumulative Incidence and Prognostic Factors.","authors":"Amy L Kiskaddon, Therese M Giglia, Marisol Betensky, Nhue L Do, Daniel M Witt, Arabela C Stock, Ernest K Amankwah, Jamie L Fierstein, Dina Ashour, Vera Ignjatovic, James A Quintessenza, Neil A Goldenberg","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1800967","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1800967","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a risk factor for thromboembolism (TE). Data describing the rate of, and risk factors associated with, recurrent TE in children with CHD are limited. We prospectively evaluated TE recurrence risk in children with CHD and acute TE and investigated clinical risk factors associated with recurrent TE. Patients < 21 years of age with CHD and acute TE were enrolled in a single-institutional prospective inception cohort study (July 2013-April 2024). Descriptive statistics summarized variables including CHD and thrombus characteristics, antithrombotic regimens, bleeding, and recurrent TE. Multivariable logistic regression determined risk factors for recurrent TE. Among 40 children with CHD and acute TE, 13 (33%) developed ≥ 1 recurrent TE (arterial <i>n</i> = 1 [6%], venous <i>n</i> = 15 [83%], venous + arterial <i>n</i> = 2 [11%]) at a median time of 86 (interquartile range, 45-112) days postdiagnosis of the index TE. One-year cumulative incidence of recurrent TE was 38%. Twelve (67%) recurrent TE events were central venous catheter (CVC)-related. In univariable analyses, immobility (46% vs. 7%, <i>p</i> = 0.01), the presence of a CVC (69% vs. 30%, <i>p</i> = 0.02), and lower extremity index venous TE (89% vs. 41%, <i>p</i> = 0.04) were associated with TE recurrence. After adjustment for other potential risk factors via multivariable logistic regression, immobility (adjusted odds ratio [OR] 13.2, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.16-151.3, <i>p</i> = 0.04) and the presence of a CVC (adjusted OR 5.28, 95% CI 1.03-27.1, <i>p</i> = 0.05) remained as independent risk factors for recurrent TE. The 1-year risk of TE recurrence was high among pediatric patients with CHD and acute TE. Immobility and the presence of CVC were independent risk factors for recurrent TE. Multicenter prospective cohort studies are warranted to substantiate and expand upon these important findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":21673,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142855532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comprehensive Mendelian Randomization Analysis of Smoking and Its Effects on Venous Thromboembolism.","authors":"Yuhong Li, Ling Tong, Youqian Zhang, Birun Huang, Liping Zhu","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1800980","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1800980","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An increasing number of Mendelian randomization (MR) studies have evaluated the causal link between smoking and venous thromboembolism (VTE). However, previous studies often rely on single genetic variants related to smoking quantity and exhibit various other shortcomings, making them prone to pleiotropy and potentially leading to imprecise causal estimates. Thus, the deeper causal mechanisms remain largely unexplored. This MR study reassessed the causal relationship between smoking and VTE, including its subtypes-deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Data on VTE were sourced from the FinnGen consortium with nonoverlapping sample sizes. The smoking phenotypes analyzed included smoking initiation, lifetime smoking, the number of cigarettes smoked per day by both current and former smokers (CigDay), and total pack-years of smoking in adulthood. The primary analytical method was inverse-variance-weighted (IVW), supplemented by multiple verification methods to ensure robust results. Statistical rigor was ensured through LDtrait pruning and Steiger filtering for reverse causation, with comprehensive sensitivity analyses including RadialMR confirming the findings' robustness. After Bonferroni correction, this study demonstrates significant causal evidence linking lifetime smoking with the incidence of VTE (odds ratio [OR]<sub>IVW</sub> = 1.50, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.21-1.85, <i>p</i> = 1.75 × 10<sup>-4</sup>) and PE (OR<sub>IVW</sub> = 1.69, 95% CI 1.25-2.28, <i>p</i> = 6.55 × 10<sup>-4</sup>), and suggestive evidence with DVT, consistent in direction with previous studies but showing considerable differences in effect sizes and significance. Additionally, CigDay (past and current) increases the risks of VTE and DVT, while no causal link was found between smoking initiation and VTE or its subtypes (<i>p</i> < 0.05), both directly contradicting previous conclusions. Furthermore, our study is the first to suggest a causal link between pack-years and an increased risk of VTE. This MR study employed rigorous statistical pruning of its instrumental variables, using the most comprehensive smoking phenotype to date. It successfully mitigated biases such as winner's curse, yielding causal effect results distinct from previous studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":21673,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142847599","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Overlooked Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Psychiatric Patients: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology, and Implications for Clinical Care.","authors":"Giris Jacob, Yoab Ocytil, Benjamin Brenner","doi":"10.1055/s-0044-1800968","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0044-1800968","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Psychiatric patients face a significantly shorter life expectancy than the general population due to a complex interplay of medical, behavioral, and social factors. Venous thromboembolism (VTE), encompassing both pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis, is an underrecognized yet critical contributor to morbidity and mortality in this population. Evidence suggests a two to three times higher prevalence of VTE in psychiatric patients compared to the general population, with incidence rates up to 4.5 per 1,000 person-years. This elevated risk is attributed to a hypercoagulable-hypofibrinolytic state. It is influenced by metabolic abnormalities, pro-inflammatory pathways, antipsychotic medications, and genetic factors. Health care biases and reduced treatment compliance further exacerbate the burden. This review explores the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and mechanistic underpinnings of VTE in psychiatric populations, emphasizing the role of metabolic syndrome and antipsychotic therapy. To mitigate mortality and enhance outcomes for these high-risk individuals, it is imperative to address this issue through improved risk stratification and preventive strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":21673,"journal":{"name":"Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.6,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142822691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}