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  • 1
    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 133, No. 15 ( 2019-04-11), p. 1644-1651
    Abstract: Congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (cTTP) is an ultra-rare thrombomicroangiopathy caused by an inherited deficiency of a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with a thrombospondin type 1 motif, member 13 (ADAMTS13). There are limited data on genotype-phenotype correlation; there is no consensus on treatment. We reviewed the largest cohort of cTTP cases, diagnosed in the United Kingdom, over the past 15 years. Seventy-three cases of cTTP were diagnosed, confirmed by genetic analysis. Ninety-three percent were alive at the time of review. Thirty-six percent had homozygous mutations; 64% had compound heterozygous mutations. Two presentation peaks were seen: childhood (median diagnosis age, 3.5 years) and adulthood, typically related to pregnancy (median diagnosis age, 31 years). Genetic mutations differed by age of onset with prespacer mutations more likely to be associated with childhood onset (P = .0011). Sixty-nine percent of adult presentations were associated with pregnancy. Fresh-frozen plasma (FFP) and intermediate purity factor VIII concentrate were used as treatment. Eighty-eight percent of patients with normal blood counts, but with headaches, lethargy, or abdominal pain, reported symptom resolution with prophylactic therapy. The most common currently used regimen of 3-weekly FFP proved insufficient for 70% of patients and weekly or fortnightly infusions were required. Stroke incidence was significantly reduced in patients receiving prophylactic therapy (2% vs 17%; P = .04). Long-term, there is a risk of end-organ damage, seen in 75% of patients with late diagnosis of cTTP. In conclusion, prespacer mutations are associated with earlier development of cTTP symptoms. Prophylactic ADAMTS13 replacement decreases the risk of end-organ damage such as ischemic stroke and resolved previously unrecognized symptoms in patients with nonovert disease.
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    In: Science, American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Vol. 364, No. 6442 ( 2019-05-24)
    Abstract: Approximately 2.4% of the human mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) genome exhibits common homoplasmic genetic variation. We analyzed 12,975 whole-genome sequences to show that 45.1% of individuals from 1526 mother–offspring pairs harbor a mixed population of mtDNA (heteroplasmy), but the propensity for maternal transmission differs across the mitochondrial genome. Over one generation, we observed selection both for and against variants in specific genomic regions; known variants were more likely to be transmitted than previously unknown variants. However, new heteroplasmies were more likely to match the nuclear genetic ancestry as opposed to the ancestry of the mitochondrial genome on which the mutations occurred, validating our findings in 40,325 individuals. Thus, human mtDNA at the population level is shaped by selective forces within the female germ line under nuclear genetic control, which ensures consistency between the two independent genetic lineages.
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    ISSN: 0036-8075 , 1095-9203
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    Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
    Publication Date: 2019
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    In: Nature, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 584, No. 7819 ( 2020-08-06), p. E2-E2
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    ISSN: 0028-0836 , 1476-4687
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    In: Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 14, No. 1 ( 2021-02)
    Abstract: Approximately 25% of patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) have been found to harbor rare mutations in disease-causing genes. To identify missing heritability in PAH, we integrated deep phenotyping with whole-genome sequencing data using Bayesian statistics. Methods: We analyzed 13 037 participants enrolled in the NBR study (NIHR BioResource—Rare Diseases), of which 1148 were recruited to the PAH domain. To test for genetic associations between genes and selected phenotypes of pulmonary hypertension, we used the Bayesian rare variant association method BeviMed. Results: Heterozygous, high impact, likely loss-of-function variants in the kinase insert domain receptor ( KDR ) gene were strongly associated with significantly reduced transfer coefficient for carbon monoxide (posterior probability=0.989) and older age at diagnosis (posterior probability=0.912). We also provide evidence for familial segregation of a rare nonsense KDR variant with these phenotypes. On computed tomographic imaging of the lungs, a range of parenchymal abnormalities were observed in the 5 patients harboring these predicted deleterious variants in KDR . Four additional PAH cases with rare likely loss-of-function variants in KDR were independently identified in the US PAH Biobank cohort with similar phenotypic characteristics. Conclusions: The Bayesian inference approach allowed us to independently validate KDR , which encodes for the VEGFR2 (vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 2), as a novel PAH candidate gene. Furthermore, this approach specifically associated high impact likely loss-of-function variants in the genetically constrained gene with distinct phenotypes. These findings provide evidence for KDR being a clinically actionable PAH gene and further support the central role of the vascular endothelium in the pathobiology of PAH.
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    ISSN: 2574-8300
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    Publisher: Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
    Publication Date: 2021
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    In: Nature, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 583, No. 7814 ( 2020-07-02), p. 96-102
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    In: Nature Communications, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 13, No. 1 ( 2022-08-17)
    Abstract: Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a pregnancy-specific liver disorder affecting 0.5–2% of pregnancies. The majority of cases present in the third trimester with pruritus, elevated serum bile acids and abnormal serum liver tests. ICP is associated with an increased risk of adverse outcomes, including spontaneous preterm birth and stillbirth. Whilst rare mutations affecting hepatobiliary transporters contribute to the aetiology of ICP, the role of common genetic variation in ICP has not been systematically characterised to date. Here, we perform genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and meta-analyses for ICP across three studies including 1138 cases and 153,642 controls. Eleven loci achieve genome-wide significance and have been further investigated and fine-mapped using functional genomics approaches. Our results pinpoint common sequence variation in liver-enriched genes and liver-specific cis -regulatory elements as contributing mechanisms to ICP susceptibility.
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    ISSN: 2041-1723
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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  • 7
    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 130, No. 4 ( 2017-07-27), p. 466-471
    Abstract: High anti-ADAMTS13 antibody and low ADAMTS13 antigen levels adversely affect outcome in immune-mediated TTP with greater mortality seen. A raised troponin at presentation confers a sixfold increase and reduced GCS a nine-fold increase in mortality in acute TTP.
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    In: Nature, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 583, No. 7814 ( 2020-07-02), p. 90-95
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  • 9
    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 124, No. 21 ( 2014-12-06), p. 585-585
    Abstract: Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is a significant complication of therapy in children and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Previous reports indicate a considerable risk of mortality and morbidity in relation to CVT. In addition, there is potential for suboptimal treatment of ALL due to avoidance of Asparaginase and the need for reversal of anticoagulant therapy for invasive procedures such as intrathecal chemotherapy. Anticoagulation may be complicated by haemorrhage. This retrospective study aimed to identify the clinical features, therapy and outcome of CVT occurring during treatment of ALL in individuals, aged 1 to 24 years, who participated in the Medical Research Council UK ALL 2003 (MRC UKALL 2003) randomised controlled trial. Cases of CVT were identified from adverse event reporting. All reports were screened for central nervous system thrombosis and grade 4 serious adverse events in the category of coagulation/thrombosis. Reporting centres were asked for additional clinical information. 3126 children and young adults were enrolled in the study between 2003 and 2011, with median age 5 years, including 1776 males (56.8%). The 3 initial treatment regimens: A, B and C: corresponded to standard-risk, intermediate-risk and high-risk, respectively. 55% were treated with regimen A, 32% regimen B and 13% regimen C. 48 individuals (1.5%) developed CVT and data were returned for 42. Median age was 10 (range: 1 to 18) years and 25 cases were male (59.5%). 71.4% of cases (30/42) occurred during induction therapy. 18 cases were in individuals treated with regimen A, 22 regimen B and 2 regimen C. Median time between the most recent Asparaginase dose and CVT was 12.5 days (range: 1-111 days). 29 cases (68.4%) had received 2 doses of Asparaginase prior to thrombosis, 5 cases 〉 2 doses and 8 cases 1 dose. Presenting symptoms were: seizures, 22 cases (52.3%); neurological impairment, 20 (47.6%); headache, 19 (45.2%); reduced conscious level, 8 (19.0%); nausea/vomiting, 8 (19.0%). Identified thrombotic risk factors included: hospitalisation, 22 (52.3%); active infection, 5; recent immobility, 5; dehydration, 6; combined oral contraceptive pill, 2. None were obese, had a high white cell count at time of CVT diagnosis or a history of recent major surgery. 13 (31.0%) had 〉 1 thrombotic risk factor and 16 (38.1%) had no additional clinical risk factor identified. 10 had a thrombophilia screen performed, one with a repeatedly low protein S level (male, 1 year of age). 7 cases (16.7%) had cerebral infarction on imaging and 11 (26.2%) were complicated by intracranial haemorrhage (ICH). 38 cases (90.5%) received anticoagulant therapy, 37 of which received low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and one unfractionated heparin. One case had catheter-directed thrombolysis. 4 were not anticoagulated, 3 due to ICH. 2 received Antithrombin replacement therapy. Anticoagulation therapy was continued for a median of 3 months. 65.0% of cases due more Asparaginase were re-exposed (26/40), 19 of which received thromboprophylaxis during re-exposure. 2 remain on long-term therapeutic anticoagulation. In 23 cases (54.8%) CVT resulted in a delay or change to planned treatment. Neurological morbidity was reported in 4 cases (9.5%): seizure disorder, 2; hemiplegia, 1; residual hemiplegia and hemianopia with severe developmental delay, 1. 36 cases (85.7%) remain in first remission. Survival in those with CVT was 90.1%, comparable to actuarial 5-year survival of the entire cohort (91.5%). There were 4 deaths, three due to leukaemia (two in first relapse) and one due to pneumonia as a complication of stem cell transplant. There were no deaths due to CVT or bleeding on anticoagulant therapy. This study highlights the clinical features of CVT in children and young adults treated for ALL in the MRC UKALL 2003 trial, in particular the timing in relation to Asparaginase treatment, presenting features and neurological outcome. These data support LMWH as safe treatment for CVT in this clinical setting. We have demonstrated the tendency of clinicians to adjust treatment regimen and/or avoid further Asparaginase exposure in response to CVT. However, overall survival at 5 years did not differ for the cohort with CVT. Future studies should aim to further evaluate clinical predictors, alongside potential coagulation and genetic markers, in order to identify a high-risk group that may benefit from measures to reduce CVT during ALL therapy. Disclosures No relevant conflicts of interest to declare.
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    In: Blood, American Society of Hematology, Vol. 136, No. Supplement 1 ( 2020-11-5), p. 40-41
    Abstract: Introduction BAY 94-9027 (damoctocog alfa pegol) is an extended-half-life PEGylated recombinant factor VIII approved for use in patients with hemophilia A aged ≥12 years (USPI; https://www.fda.gov/). Due to age-related pharmacokinetic and other differences to adult patients, there is a need to assess FVIII replacement products in pediatric populations (Shah et al, Haemophilia 2018, 24(5):733-40). In the PROTECT VIII Kids main study (NCT01775618), BAY 94-9027 was efficacious for the prevention and treatment of bleeds in previously treated patients (PTPs) aged & lt;12 years with severe hemophilia A. We report long-term efficacy and safety data from the PROTECT VIII Kids extension in patients aged & lt;6 and 6 to & lt;12 years at study entry. Methods In PROTECT VIII Kids, male PTPs aged & lt;12 years with severe hemophilia A were enrolled in two age cohorts: & lt;6 and 6 to & lt;12 years. Patients received BAY 94-9027 prophylaxis twice weekly (25-60 IU/kg), every 5 days (E5D, 45-60 IU/kg), or every 7 days (E7D, 60 IU/kg) at the investigator's discretion. Patients completing ≥50 exposure days and ≥6 months in the main study, or a 12-week safety expansion study that enrolled additional PTPs aged & lt;6 years, could continue in the optional extension phase. Patients recorded bleeds and BAY 94-9027 usage in an electronic diary and were followed for safety assessments every 6 months. Analyses were based on age group at enrollment ( & lt;6 or 6 to & lt;12 years). The study complied with the principles found in the Declaration of Helsinki. Results Of the 73 PTPs enrolled in the main or expansion study, 59 continued in the extension phase (n=32 aged & lt;6 years; n=27 aged 6 to & lt;12 years). Median age at enrollment was 5.0 years and median age at the end of the extension was 12.0 years. Median time in the extension study was 4.7 years in patients aged & lt;6 years and 5.5 years in those aged 6 to & lt;12 years; median exposure was 354.5 and 424.0 days, respectively (Table 1). Fifty-two patients completed ≥3 years of treatment and 39 patients completed ≥5 years. At the end of the extension, 29 patients were treated twice weekly, 20 patients were treated E5D and 10 patients were treated E7D. The median number of infusions per year was 78. Median annualized bleeding rate (ABR) for total bleeds was 1.54 for all patients aged & lt;6 years and 1.89 for those aged 6 to & lt;12 years. Total ABR improved compared to the main study and was maintained during the extension. In the last 12 months of treatment, median spontaneous ABR was 0.0 in both age groups, however, trauma ABR was higher in patients aged & lt;6 years (Figure 1). In the last 12 months, 19 patients (33.3%) had zero bleeds and 27 patients (47.4%) had zero joint bleeds. Overall, joint bleeds comprised 49.2% and 46.5% of total bleeds in younger and older patients, respectively, and predominantly affected ankle, knee and elbow joints. The majority of bleeds were mild ( & lt;6 years, 52.9%; 6 to & lt;12 years, 30.8%) or moderate ( & lt;6 years, 39.3%; 6 to & lt;12 years, aged & lt;6; 55.5%) in severity. During the extension, 4 patients (6.8%) experienced study-drug-related adverse events (AEs): 1 patient ( & lt;6 years) had suspected FVIII inhibitors; 1 patient ( & lt;6 years) had severe muscle spasms; 1 patient (6 to & lt;12 years) had suspected FVIII inhibitors; and 1 patient (6 to & lt;12 years) had both suspected FVIII inhibitors and mild arthralgia. Two patients in the older group reported study-drug-related serious AEs (SAEs) of suspected FVIII inhibitors, neither of which was confirmed. Two patients aged & lt;6 years discontinued, one due to an AE and one due to a non-study-drug-related SAE. No safety signals related to hypersensitivity or loss-of-efficacy were detected. A total of 11 patients (18.6%) had detectable PEG in plasma during the extension (n=6 aged & lt;6 years; n=5 aged 6 to & lt;12 years). PEG was detected at only a single time point in 6 patients and at repeated time points in 5 patients; in all cases, PEG levels were just above the detection limit (0.1 mg/L) and did not change over time, indicating steady-state was reached. Levels of renal biomarkers (Albumin, Beta-2 Microglobulin, Cystatin C, Kidney Injury Molecule-1, Lipocalin-2, proteinuria) were consistent over time, demonstrating normal renal function. Conclusion In both younger and older pediatric patients with severe hemophilia A, long-term treatment (median 5.8 years) with BAY 94-9027 prophylaxis was efficacious and well-tolerated. Financial support: Study funded by Bayer. Disclosures Ahuja: Genentech: Consultancy; Sanofi-Genzyme: Consultancy; XaTec Inc.: Consultancy; Sanofi-Genzyme: Honoraria; Genentech: Honoraria; XaTec Inc.: Research Funding; XaTec Inc.: Divested equity in a private or publicly-traded company in the past 24 months. Fischer:Bayer, Baxter/Shire, SOBI/Biogen, CSL Behring, Octapharma, Pfizer, NovoNordisk: Research Funding; Bayer, Biogen, Pfizer, Baxter/Shire, and Novo Nordisk: Research Funding; Bayer, Baxter, Biogen, CSL Behring, Freeline, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Roche, and Sobi: Consultancy. Biss:Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim: Honoraria. Maas Enriquez:Bayer: Current Employment. Mancuso:Bayer, CSL Behring, Novo Nordisk, Roche, Sobi, Octapharma, Kedrion, Pfizer, Shire/Takeda, Biomarin, Grifols: Speakers Bureau; Bayer, CSL Behring, Novo Nordisk, Roche, Sobi, Octapharma, Kedrion, Shire/Takeda, Biomarin, Grifols, Catalyst: Honoraria; Bayer, CSL Behring, Novo Nordisk, Roche, Sobi, Octapharma, Kedrion, Pfizer, Shire/Takeda, PedNet Foundation: Consultancy. Wang:Bayer: Current Employment. Kenet:Bayer, Pfizer, Takeda, BioMarin, Novo Nordisk: Speakers Bureau; PI Healthcare, CSL Behring: Honoraria; Bayer, Pfizer, Roche, Alnylam (Sanofi), Shire: Research Funding; Bayer, Pfizer, BioMarin, Takeda, Roche, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi: Consultancy, Honoraria, Membership on an entity's Board of Directors or advisory committees. OffLabel Disclosure: BAY 94-9027 (damoctocog alfa pegol), current indication for patients with hemophilia A aged & gt;12 years. We report efficacy and safety data in patients aged & lt;12 years.
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