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Levy-Mendelovich S, Atia N, Budnik I, Barg AA, Avishai E, Cohen O, Brutman-Barazani T, Livnat T, Kenet G. Factor VIII inhibitors in hemophilia A treated with emicizumab: longitudinal follow-up of outcomes. Res Pract Thromb Haemost 2023; 7:100278. [PMID: 37538499 PMCID: PMC10394563 DOI: 10.1016/j.rpth.2023.100278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023] Open
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Background Using emicizumab in lieu of immune tolerance induction (ITI) for patients with hemophilia A (HA) and factor (F)VIII inhibitors has been well described. However, decisions regarding ITI initiation, regimen, and preservation of tolerance remain to be elucidated. Objectives To study the course of FVIII inhibitors in patients with HA and a history of FVIII inhibitors receiving emicizumab prophylaxis. Methods Patients with HA, with and without FVIII inhibitors, initiating emicizumab prophylaxis were prospectively followed up in our center. All patients with current or previous inhibitors were included in this analysis. Plasma samples for FVIII inhibitor assays were obtained every 3 to 6 months or following FVIII exposure. Patients documented annual bleeding rate and any FVIII exposure days (EDs). Results Of 162 emicizumab-treated participants, 51 met the inclusion criteria. A decrease in annual bleeding rate was observed in all 51 participants followed up for a median of 3.3 years, with 31 breakthrough bleeding episodes reported in 22 of 51 participants. FVIII inhibitor level transiently increased following FVIII exposures in 5 of 15 failed ITI participants. Eight of 21 participants who did not undergo ITI were exposed to FVIII (1-2 EDs)), and 1 of these 8 participants demonstrated increased FVIII inhibitor levels after head trauma (following 1 ED). Among participants who underwent successful ITI, 8 of 15 patients were exposed to FVIII over a total of 13 EDs (1-2 ED(s) each) for traumatic breakthrough bleeds. In all these participants, inhibitor levels remained zero, indicating successful tolerance maintenance. Conclusion Our longitudinal follow-up of emicizumab-treated patients with HA and FVIII inhibitors shows that occasional exposure to FVIII may induce a transient anamnestic response. Nonetheless, no FVIII inhibitor recurrence was noted following FVIII exposures in patients who underwent successful ITI.
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- Sarina Levy-Mendelovich
- National Hemophilia Center and Coagulation Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Amalia Biron Research Institute of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- The Sheba Talpiot Medical Leadership Program, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- National Hemophilia Center and Coagulation Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Amalia Biron Research Institute of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- National Hemophilia Center and Coagulation Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Amalia Biron Research Institute of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- National Hemophilia Center and Coagulation Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Amalia Biron Research Institute of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- National Hemophilia Center and Coagulation Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Amalia Biron Research Institute of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- National Hemophilia Center and Coagulation Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Amalia Biron Research Institute of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- National Hemophilia Center and Coagulation Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Amalia Biron Research Institute of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- National Hemophilia Center and Coagulation Unit, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
- Amalia Biron Research Institute of Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer and Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Shalom-Paz E, Atia N, Atzmon Y, Hallak M, Shrim A. The effect of endometrial thickness and pattern on the success of frozen embryo transfer cycles and gestational age accuracy. Gynecol Endocrinol 2021; 37:428-432. [PMID: 32945210 DOI: 10.1080/09513590.2020.1821359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the relationship between endometrial thickness measured before embryo transfer, and pregnancy outcomes in frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET). METHODS We retrospectively analyzed outcomes of all consecutive FET cycles, from January 2012 to August 2018. Based on ROC analysis for endometrial thickness, we found 8 mm was a reliable cutoff point to predict pregnancy prior to embryo transfer. Accordingly, the cycles were divided into Group A: cycles with endometrial thickness ≤ 8 mm and Group B: > 8 mm. RESULTS Group A included 485 FET cycles and group B included 626 cycles. Compared with group A, Group B had significantly higher chemical and clinical pregnancy rates (30.3 vs. 24.6%; p = .046, and 24.0 vs. 18.6%; p = .036), respectively. In multivariate analysis, endometrial thickness and the protocols used were the only parameters influencing the chance to achieve pregnancy, with odds ratio 1.54 (95%CI 1.07-2.22, p = .019) for the endometrium and odds ratio 1.95 (95%CI 1.31-2.9; p = .001) to the protocol used. Endometrial thickness might predict crown-rump length (CRL) discordancy with odds ratio 4.61 (p = .001; 95% CI 1.42-14.92). Compared with group B, Group A had more cases of overt discordancy (13.3 vs. 4%; p = .016). CONCLUSIONS For patients undergoing FET cycles, endometrial thickness and treatment protocol may predict the chemical and clinical pregnancy rates, as well as CRL discordancy. SUMMARY Endometrial thickness and preparation improved pregnancy rate in FET cycles and significantly greater crown-rump length discordancy was observed with thinner endometria.
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- Einat Shalom-Paz
- IVF Unit and Ultrasound Unit, Obstetric Gynecology Department, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
- Affiliated to Ruth and Bruce Rappaport School of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- IVF Unit and Ultrasound Unit, Obstetric Gynecology Department, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
- Affiliated to Ruth and Bruce Rappaport School of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- IVF Unit and Ultrasound Unit, Obstetric Gynecology Department, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
- Affiliated to Ruth and Bruce Rappaport School of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- IVF Unit and Ultrasound Unit, Obstetric Gynecology Department, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
- Affiliated to Ruth and Bruce Rappaport School of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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- IVF Unit and Ultrasound Unit, Obstetric Gynecology Department, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel
- Affiliated to Ruth and Bruce Rappaport School of Medicine, Haifa, Israel
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Atia N, Camoin L, Duflos G, Malassagne B, Chéreau C, Filipponi F, Mahboub S, Batteux F, Conti F, Michalski JC, Houssin D, Calmus Y, Weill B. Human preformed IgG combining with membrane-bound porcine serotransferrin lyse porcine endothelial cells through antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. Eur J Immunol 1998; 28:3917-28. [PMID: 9862328 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1521-4141(199812)28:12<3917::aid-immu3917>3.0.co;2-m] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Preformed antibodies are involved in xenograft rejection. The purpose of this work was to characterize porcine xenoantigens recognized by human preformed IgG (hpIgG), and to investigate the role of hpIgG in xenogeneic rejection. IgG eluted from porcine livers perfused with human plasma, human sera and total human IgG were immunoblotted on porcine aortic endothelial cell extracts. The amino acid sequence of a 76-kDa antigen constantly revealed was 100% homologous with porcine serotransferrin (psTf). hpIgG from human sera, human IgG1 and IgG2 and F(ab')2gamma specifically bound to psTf. Neutralization by psTf abolished that binding. Although alpha1,3-linked galactose residues (Gal(alpha)1,3Gal) is the dominant epitope recognized by preformed antibodies in the swine-to-human combination, the analysis of carbohydrate composition of psTf showed that the molecule was devoid of Gal(alpha)1,3Gal moieties and that preformed anti-psTf IgG bound to epitopes localized on the peptide core of the molecule. Purified human anti-psTf IgG antibodies were able to bind to psTf linked to its receptor on porcine endothelial cells, and to kill those cells through antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity.
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- N Atia
- Laboratoire d'Immunologie, Faculté Cochin, Université Paris V, France
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Malassagne B, Taboit F, Conti F, Batteux F, Atia N, Chéreau C, Conjeaud H, Théron MC, Attal J, Braet F, Houdebine LM, Calmus Y, Houssin D, Weill B. A newly established porcine aortic endothelial cell line: characterization and application to the study of human-to-swine graft rejection. Exp Cell Res 1998; 238:90-100. [PMID: 9457060 DOI: 10.1006/excr.1997.3831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The establishment of cell lines allows reproductible in vitro studies that would be far more difficult to perform using primary cells that rapidly undergo phenotypical alterations in culture. The purpose of this work was to establish an endothelial cell line appropriate for in vitro study of endothelial cell activation during xenograft rejection. Porcine aortic endothelial cells were transfected with the early region of SV40 and selected on the basis of morphological, phenotypical, and functional features. By light and electron microscopy, the porcine aortic endothelial cell line (PAEC11) and primary cells were similar except that PAEC11 was slightly smaller. PAEC11 displayed endothelial cell characteristics since it endocytosed acetylated low density lipoproteins, produced von Willebrand factor, and expressed E-selectin. Human natural antibodies bound to the same xenoantigens on PAEC11 and primary cells. That binding was followed by human complement activation and cell lysis. In addition, PAEC11 was found appropriate for genetic engineering since it could be transfected with a plasmid encoding a foreign gene. Therefore, this cell line should be a useful model for in vitro study of endothelial cell function in general and human-to-swine xenograft rejection in particular.
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- B Malassagne
- Laboratoire de Recherche Chirurgicale, Faculté Cochin-Port Royal, Université Paris V, France
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Cattan P, Zhang B, Braet F, Atia N, Conti F, Conjeaud H, Weill B, Chereau C, Houssin D, Calmus Y. Comparison between aortic and sinusoidal liver endothelial cells as targets of hyperacute xenogeneic rejection in the pig to human combination. Transplantation 1996; 62:803-10. [PMID: 8824481 DOI: 10.1097/00007890-199609270-00018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Endothelial cells of aortic origin are usually used in vitro as targets of hyperacute xenogeneic rejection, although endothelial cells from organs may have different properties. The sensitivities of aortic and liver endothelial cells to hyperacute xenogeneic rejection were compared in the pig to human combination. Sinusoidal liver endothelial cells were isolated and purified by collagenase perfusion of pig livers, sedimentation on a percoll gradient and selective adherence. Purity and viability of isolated liver endothelial cells after adherence were 85+/-6% and >95%, respectively. Endothelial cells from pig aortae (purity and viability >95%) were isolated by scraping. Immunoblotting analysis of xenoantigens on liver and aortic endothelial cell membranes preparations showed identical patterns. The strongest bands revealed by human IgM were located between 110 and 135 kD, while human IgG detected two major bands at 115 and 75kD. The membrane expression of xenoantigens recognized by human sera, analyzed by flow cytometry, was significantly lower on liver than on aortic endothelial cells (IgM: P=0.0006; IgG: P=0.0009). However, the complement-dependent cytotoxic activity of human sera was the same whether liver (54.5+/-1.4%) or aortic endothelial cells (50.0+/-4.2%) were used as targets. Taken together, those results allow the use of aortic instead of sinusoidal liver endothelial cells in the characterization of pig antigens recognized by human natural antibodies.
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- P Cattan
- Laboratoire de Recherche Chiurgicale, Faculté de Médecine Cochin-Port-Royal, Université Paris V, France
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