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Krasnov VP, Nizova IA, Vigorov AY, Matveeva TV, Levit GL, Kodess MI, Ezhikova MA, Slepukhin PA, Bakulin DA, Tyurenkov IN, Charushin VN. Synthesis and Assessment of Antiplatelet and Antithrombotic Activity of 4-Amino-Substituted 5-Oxoproline Amides and Peptides. Molecules 2023; 28:7401. [PMID: 37959820 PMCID: PMC10648734 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28217401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
Abstract
Venous thromboembolism is a serious problem because it significantly increases the risk of developing vascular complications in elderly patients with obesity or immobilization, cancer, and many other diseases. Thus, there is a need to study new therapeutic strategies, including new medicinal agents for the efficient and safe correction of thrombus disorders. In this work, we have synthesized a number of new amides and peptides of 4-amino-5-oxoprolines and studied their antiplatelet and antithrombotic activity in experiments in vitro and in vivo. It has been found that the newly obtained compounds slow down the process of thrombus formation in a model of arterial and venous thrombosis, without affecting plasma hemostasis parameters. (2S,4S)-4-Amino-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-5-oxoprolyl-(S)-phenylalanine proved to be the most efficient among the studied derivatives. The results obtained indicate the advisability of further studies on 5-oxoproline derivatives in order to design pharmaceutical agents for the prevention and treatment of the consequences of thrombosis.
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- Victor P. Krasnov
- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (I.A.N.); (A.Y.V.); (T.V.M.); (G.L.L.); (M.I.K.); (M.A.E.); (P.A.S.); (V.N.C.)
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (I.A.N.); (A.Y.V.); (T.V.M.); (G.L.L.); (M.I.K.); (M.A.E.); (P.A.S.); (V.N.C.)
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (I.A.N.); (A.Y.V.); (T.V.M.); (G.L.L.); (M.I.K.); (M.A.E.); (P.A.S.); (V.N.C.)
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (I.A.N.); (A.Y.V.); (T.V.M.); (G.L.L.); (M.I.K.); (M.A.E.); (P.A.S.); (V.N.C.)
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (I.A.N.); (A.Y.V.); (T.V.M.); (G.L.L.); (M.I.K.); (M.A.E.); (P.A.S.); (V.N.C.)
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (I.A.N.); (A.Y.V.); (T.V.M.); (G.L.L.); (M.I.K.); (M.A.E.); (P.A.S.); (V.N.C.)
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (I.A.N.); (A.Y.V.); (T.V.M.); (G.L.L.); (M.I.K.); (M.A.E.); (P.A.S.); (V.N.C.)
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (I.A.N.); (A.Y.V.); (T.V.M.); (G.L.L.); (M.I.K.); (M.A.E.); (P.A.S.); (V.N.C.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Cardiovascular Agents, Scientific Center for Innovative Medicines, Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd 400131, Russia; (D.A.B.); (I.N.T.)
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- Laboratory of Pharmacology of Cardiovascular Agents, Scientific Center for Innovative Medicines, Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd 400131, Russia; (D.A.B.); (I.N.T.)
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- Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Russian Academy of Sciences (Ural Branch), Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (I.A.N.); (A.Y.V.); (T.V.M.); (G.L.L.); (M.I.K.); (M.A.E.); (P.A.S.); (V.N.C.)
- Chemical Engineering Institute, Ural Federal University, Ekaterinburg 620002, Russia
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Spasov AA, Fedorova OV, Rasputin NA, Ovchinnikova IG, Ishmetova RI, Ignatenko NK, Gorbunov EB, Sadykhov GAO, Kucheryavenko AF, Gaidukova KA, Sirotenko VS, Rusinov GL, Verbitskiy EV, Charushin VN. Novel Substituted Azoloazines with Anticoagulant Activity. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:15581. [PMID: 37958560 PMCID: PMC10648877 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242115581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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Hypercytokinemia, or cytokine storm, often complicates the treatment of viral and bacterial infections, including COVID-19, leading to the risk of thrombosis. However, the use of currently available direct anticoagulants for the treatment of COVID-19 patients is limited due to safety reasons. Therefore, the development of new anticoagulants remains an urgent task for organic and medicinal chemistry. At the same time, new drugs that combine anticoagulant properties with antiviral or antidiabetic activity could be helpfull in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, especially those suffering from such concomitant diseases as arterial hypertension or diabetes. We have synthesized a number of novel substituted azoloazines, some of which have previously been identified as compounds with pronounced antiviral, antibacterial, antidiabetic, antiaggregant, and anticoagulant activity. Two compounds from the family of 1,2,4-triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines have demonstrated anticoagulant activity at a level exceeding or at least comparable with that of dabigatran etexilate as the reference compound. 7,5-Di(2-thienyl)-4,5-dihydro-[1,2,4]triazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine has shown the highest ability to prolong the thrombin time, surpassing this reference drug by 2.2 times. This compound has also exhibited anticoagulant activity associated with the inhibition of thrombin (factor IIa). Moreover, the anticoagulant effect of this substance becomes enhanced under the conditions of a systemic inflammatory reaction.
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- Alexander A. Spasov
- Department of Pharmacology & Bioinformatics, Scientific Center for Innovative Drugs, Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd 400131, Russia; (A.F.K.); (K.A.G.); (V.S.S.)
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- I. Ya. Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (O.V.F.); (I.G.O.); (R.I.I.); (N.K.I.); (E.B.G.); (G.A.o.S.); (G.L.R.); (E.V.V.); (V.N.C.)
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- I. Ya. Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (O.V.F.); (I.G.O.); (R.I.I.); (N.K.I.); (E.B.G.); (G.A.o.S.); (G.L.R.); (E.V.V.); (V.N.C.)
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- I. Ya. Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (O.V.F.); (I.G.O.); (R.I.I.); (N.K.I.); (E.B.G.); (G.A.o.S.); (G.L.R.); (E.V.V.); (V.N.C.)
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- I. Ya. Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (O.V.F.); (I.G.O.); (R.I.I.); (N.K.I.); (E.B.G.); (G.A.o.S.); (G.L.R.); (E.V.V.); (V.N.C.)
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- I. Ya. Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (O.V.F.); (I.G.O.); (R.I.I.); (N.K.I.); (E.B.G.); (G.A.o.S.); (G.L.R.); (E.V.V.); (V.N.C.)
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- I. Ya. Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (O.V.F.); (I.G.O.); (R.I.I.); (N.K.I.); (E.B.G.); (G.A.o.S.); (G.L.R.); (E.V.V.); (V.N.C.)
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- I. Ya. Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (O.V.F.); (I.G.O.); (R.I.I.); (N.K.I.); (E.B.G.); (G.A.o.S.); (G.L.R.); (E.V.V.); (V.N.C.)
- Department of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg 620002, Russia
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- Department of Pharmacology & Bioinformatics, Scientific Center for Innovative Drugs, Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd 400131, Russia; (A.F.K.); (K.A.G.); (V.S.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology & Bioinformatics, Scientific Center for Innovative Drugs, Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd 400131, Russia; (A.F.K.); (K.A.G.); (V.S.S.)
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- Department of Pharmacology & Bioinformatics, Scientific Center for Innovative Drugs, Volgograd State Medical University, Volgograd 400131, Russia; (A.F.K.); (K.A.G.); (V.S.S.)
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- I. Ya. Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (O.V.F.); (I.G.O.); (R.I.I.); (N.K.I.); (E.B.G.); (G.A.o.S.); (G.L.R.); (E.V.V.); (V.N.C.)
- Department of Technology & Organic Synthesis, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg 620002, Russia
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- I. Ya. Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (O.V.F.); (I.G.O.); (R.I.I.); (N.K.I.); (E.B.G.); (G.A.o.S.); (G.L.R.); (E.V.V.); (V.N.C.)
- Department of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg 620002, Russia
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- I. Ya. Postovsky Institute of Organic Synthesis, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg 620108, Russia; (O.V.F.); (I.G.O.); (R.I.I.); (N.K.I.); (E.B.G.); (G.A.o.S.); (G.L.R.); (E.V.V.); (V.N.C.)
- Department of Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry, Ural Federal University Named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin, Ekaterinburg 620002, Russia
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Hekman KE, Chao CL, Morgan CE, Helenowski IB, Eskandari MK. Direct oral anticoagulants decrease treatment failure for acute lower extremity deep venous thrombosis. Vascular 2022; 30:1199-1204. [PMID: 34569367 PMCID: PMC10695011 DOI: 10.1177/17085381211042231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Optimal medical therapy for acute lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) remains an enigma. While clinical trials demonstrate non-inferiority with an oral anti-Xa inhibitor, or direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC), versus combined low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) and oral vitamin K antagonist (VKA), the most effective regimen remains to be determined. METHODS This study is a single-center retrospective cohort study from October 2014 to December 2015 of patients with a diagnosis of acute DVT and subsequent serial lower extremity venous duplex. Demographics, medical history, medications, serial ultrasound findings, as well as the primary anticoagulant used for treatment were collected and analyzed by two independent data extractors. Treatment failure was defined as any new DVT or progression of an existing DVT within 3 months of diagnosis of the index clot. Risk factors for treatment failure were assessed using standard odds ratios and Fischer's exact test. RESULTS Among 496 patients with an acute lower extremity DVT, 54% (n = 266) were men, mean age was 61 years, 35% (n = 174) involved the popliteal or more proximal segments, and 442 had documentation of the primary treatment for DVT: 20% (n = 90) received nothing; 20% (n = 92) received an oral VKA; 34% (n = 149) received a DOAC; 20% (n = 90) received LMWH; and 5% (n = 21) received another class of anticoagulant. Within 3 months, 21% (n=89 out of 427) had treatment failure defined as any new DVT or progression of prior DVT. Patients treated with a DOAC were less likely to experience treatment failure when compared with any other treatment (odds ratio 0.43; 95% confidence intervals [0.23, 0.79]; p = 0.0069) and when compared with traditional oral VKA (OR 0.44; 95% CI [0.21, 0.92]; p = 0.029). None of prior history of DVT, pulmonary embolism, thrombophilia, renal insufficiency, hepatic insufficiency, cancer, or antiplatelet therapy correlated with treatment failure. Treatment outcome did not correlate with being on any anticoagulation versus none (p = 0.74), nor did it correlate with the duration of treatment (<3 months versus ≥3 months) (p = 0.42). Proximal and distal DVTs showed no difference in treatment failure (19% versus 22%, respectively; p = 0.43). CONCLUSION In summary, the use of a DOAC for acute lower extremity DVT yielded better overall outcomes and fewer treatment failures at 3 months as compared to traditional oral VKA therapy based on serial duplex imaging.
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- Katherine E Hekman
- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, 12244Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, 12244Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, 5228University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, 3270Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, 12244Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Mertins T, Nilius H, Boss R, Knuchel M, Signorell A, Huber CA, Blozik E, Kremer Hovinga JA, Bachmann LM, Nagler M. Secondary prevention of venous thromboembolism: Predictors and outcomes of guideline adherence in a long-term prospective cohort study. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:963528. [PMID: 35990937 PMCID: PMC9381867 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.963528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Prevention of recurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) is considered a main goal of VTE management. However, the extent to which physicians adhere to the recommendations from evidence-based guidelines is unknown. Aim From a large, prospective clinical cohort, we aimed to (1) quantify the adherence of treatment recommendations to evidence-based guidelines and establish its predictors, and (2) estimate its impact on clinical outcomes and costs in patients with VTE. Methods We included 6'243 consecutive patients with VTE treated at the university outpatient unit. Detailed clinical characteristics and treatment recommendations were recorded. Adherence of treatment recommendations to evidence-based guidelines at risk assessment was assessed in terms of duration of anticoagulant treatment. Data on death were obtained from the Swiss Central Compensation Office. Health care claims data recorded between 2014 and 2019 were retrieved from Helsana, one of the largest Swiss health insurance companies. Results The adherence to evidence-based guidelines was 36.1%. Among patients with non-adherence, overtreatment was present in 70.1%. Significant patient-related predictors of guideline adherence were (a) age above 50 years, (b) male sex, (c) pulmonary embolism, (d) unprovoked VTE, (e) multiple VTE, (f) laboratory tests not ordered, and (g) various cardiovascular comorbidities. Non-adherence was not significantly associated with mortality, hospitalization, admission to nursing home, and costs. Conclusions The adherence to evidence-based guidelines was low, and several unrelated predictors appeared. Although these results need to be confirmed in other settings, they highlight the need for implementation of evidence-based guidelines in clinical practice.
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- Tamara Mertins
- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Sciences, Helsana Group, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Sciences, Helsana Group, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Health Sciences, Helsana Group, Zurich, Switzerland
- Institute of Primary Care, University of Zurich and University Hospital of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Hematology and Central Hematology Laboratory, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Medignition AG, Research Consultants, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
- Department of Hematology and Central Hematology Laboratory, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
- *Correspondence: Michael Nagler
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Wang M, Xie J, Zheng H, Wang S, Zhou R, Li W, Xue E, Wang X, Jiang J, Wu T, Zhan S. Wound complications and bleeding with new oral anticoagulants in patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2021; 88:500-513. [PMID: 34322914 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2021] [Revised: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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AIMS The results of associations between new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and wound complications after total joint arthroplasty remain inconsistent. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to make comparisons with low molecular weight heparins (LMWH) on the clinical outcomes of total wound complications, together with other efficacy and safety endpoints to further evaluate the safety and efficacy of NOACs. METHODS This meta-analysis was conducted based on a published protocol (PROSPERO: CRD42019140841). We searched for available articles in PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Library through Jun 62 021. Random-effects meta-analyses, including subgroup analyses, were conducted to estimate the pooled relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for specific doses of NOACs. RESULTS We retrieved 1683 studies, of which 20 were eligible for inclusion. We found that apixaban was associated with a lower incidence of total wound complications compared with LMWH (RR = 0.81; 95% CI: 0.65-1.00), while dabigatran and rivaroxaban did not increase the risk of total wound complications. In addition, apixaban was associated with a reduction in the risk of major/clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding events compared to LMWH (RR = 0.80, 95% CI: 0.65-0.99), while rivaroxaban increased the risk for major/clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding events (RR = 1.23, 95% CI: 1.02-1.50). Moreover, all 4 NOACs were associated with lower incidences of major venous thromboembolism compared with LMWH. CONCLUSION A lower risk of wound complications was detected for apixaban, while dabigatran and rivaroxaban did not increase the risk when compared with LMWH. The efficacy of 4 NOACs was broadly similar.
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- Mengying Wang
- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China.,Institute of Reproductive and Child Health/Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health, National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Fibrin Clot Properties in Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease: From Pathophysiology to Clinical Outcomes. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10132999. [PMID: 34279484 PMCID: PMC8268932 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10132999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Fibrin is a major component of thrombi formed on the surface of atherosclerotic plaques. Fibrin accumulation as a consequence of local blood coagulation activation takes place inside atherosclerotic lesions and contributes to their growth. The imbalance between thrombin-mediated fibrin formation and fibrin degradation might enhance atherosclerosis in relation to inflammatory states reflected by increased fibrinogen concentrations, the key determinant of fibrin characteristics. There are large interindividual differences in fibrin clot structure and function measured in plasma-based assays and in purified fibrinogen-based systems. Several observational studies have demonstrated that subjects who tend to generate denser fibrin networks displaying impaired clot lysis are at an increased risk of developing advanced atherosclerosis and arterial thromboembolic events. Moreover, the majority of cardiovascular risk factors are also associated with unfavorably altered fibrin clot properties, with their improvement following effective therapy, in particular with aspirin, statins, and anticoagulant agents. The prothrombotic fibrin clot phenotype has been reported to have a predictive value in terms of myocardial infarction, ischemic stroke, and acute limb ischemia. This review article summarizes available data on the association of fibrin clot characteristics with atherosclerotic vascular disease and its potential practical implications.
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Camire RM. Blood coagulation factor X: molecular biology, inherited disease, and engineered therapeutics. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2021; 52:383-390. [PMID: 33886037 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-021-02456-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Blood coagulation factor X/Xa sits at a pivotal point in the coagulation cascade and has a role in each of the three major pathways (intrinsic, extrinsic and the common pathway). Due to this central position, it is an attractive therapeutic target to either enhance or dampen thrombin generation. In this brief review, I will summarize key developments in the molecular understanding of this critical clotting factor and discuss the molecular basis of FX deficiency, highlight difficulties in expressing recombinant factor X, and detail two factor X variants evaluated clinically.
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- Rodney M Camire
- Division of Hematology and the Raymond G. Perelman Center for Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA. .,Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA.
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İLKELİ E, DÜZGÜN AC. The Effectiveness of New Oral Anticoagulants in the Treatment of Lower Extremity Venous Thrombosis: A Retrospective Clinical Study. KONURALP TIP DERGISI 2021. [DOI: 10.18521/ktd.807493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Hng JZK, Su S, Atkinson N. May-Thurner syndrome, a diagnosis to consider in young males with no risk factors: a case report and review of the literature. J Med Case Rep 2021; 15:141. [PMID: 33736685 PMCID: PMC7977182 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-021-02730-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Background May–Thurner syndrome is an anatomical condition characterized by compression of the left common iliac vein by the right common iliac artery, causing venous outflow obstruction. It is an uncommon cause of deep vein thrombosis and is more prevalent among women. This paper highlights the importance of considering May–Thurner syndrome in young males without risk factors presenting with left lower limb pain, as endovascular treatment may be required. Case presentation A 23 year-old Caucasian male presented with a 1-week history of left lower limb pain, edema, and pallor. He was found to have an unprovoked deep vein thrombosis on Doppler ultrasound involving the left fibular, soleus, gastrocnemius, popliteal, femoral, common femoral, and external iliac veins. A heparin infusion was commenced as the initial treatment for deep vein thrombosis. Further investigation with computer tomography pulmonary angiogram and computer tomography venography of the abdomen and pelvis showed bilateral pulmonary emboli and left common iliac vein compression with left common, internal, and external iliac vein thrombosis. He was diagnosed with May–Thurner syndrome despite having no risk factors. A retrievable Cook Celect Platinum inferior vena cava filter was placed, and thrombus of the left common femoral, external, and common iliac veins was treated successfully with AngioJet thrombectomy, thrombolysis using 200,000 units of urokinase, angioplasty and stenting using two Cook Zilver Vena venous self-expanding stents. Therapeutic enoxaparin was commenced on discharge. His filter was removed after 10 weeks. Hematological follow-up 4 months later showed an overall negative thrombophilia screen, and anticoagulation was switched to apixaban. He has had no recurrent thrombosis. Conclusions Clinicians should have a low threshold to investigate for May-Thurner syndrome in patients with left lower limb venous thrombotic events regardless of risk factors, as endovascular treatment may be required to minimize the long-term sequelae of deep vein thrombosis. Duplex ultrasound can be used initially for diagnosis, and computer tomography venography used subsequently if the common iliac vein is not visualized on ultrasound. Endovascular treatment is preferred over anticoagulation alone, especially in otherwise fit patients presenting early, the aim being to reduce the chances of chronic venous hypertension in the lower limb.
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- Joel Zhen Khang Hng
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, VIC, 3050, Australia.
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- Department of Radiology, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, VIC, 3050, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, 300 Grattan Street, Parkville, VIC, 3050, Australia
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Zhang J, Zou L, Liu C, Li C, Wang M, Yang H, Wang Y, Tan Z, Li H, Su F, Zou T, Li K, Wang X, Li Y, Han B, Zhang Z, Zhai Z, Liu X, Xu X, Xiao F. Direct Determination of Coagulation Factor IIa and Plasmin Activities for Monitoring of Thrombotic State. J Appl Lab Med 2020; 5:1265-1276. [PMID: 32529225 DOI: 10.1093/jalm/jfaa060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Background
Current laboratory examinations for hypercoagulable diseases focus on the biomarker content of the activated coagulation cascade and fibrinolytic system. Direct detection of physiologically important protease activities in blood remains a challenge. This study aims to develop a general approach that enables the determination of activities of crucial coagulation factors and plasmin in blood.
Methods
This assay is based on the proteolytic activation of an engineered zymogen of l-phenylalanine oxidase (proPAO), for which the specific blood protease cleavage sites were engineered between the inhibitory and activity domains of proPAO. Specific cleavage of the recombinant proenzyme leads to the activation of proPAO, followed by oxidation and oxygenation of l-phenylalanine, resulting in an increase of chromogenic production when coupled with the Trinder reaction.
Results
We applied this method to determine the activities of both coagulation factor IIa and plasmin in their physiologically relevant basal state and fully activated state in sodium citrate–anticoagulated plasma respectively. Factor IIa and plasmin activities could be dynamically monitored in patients with thrombotic disease who were taking oral anticoagulants and used for assessing the hypercoagulable state in pregnant women.
Conclusions
The high specificity, sensitivity, and stability of this novel assay not only makes it useful for determining clinically important protease activities in human blood and diagnosing thrombotic diseases but also provides a new way to monitor the effectiveness and safety of anticoagulant drugs.
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- Junhua Zhang
- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
- Clinical Biobank, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Clinical Biobank, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Clinical Biobank, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Cardiology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
- Clinical Biobank, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
- Clinical Biobank, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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- The Key Laboratory of Geriatrics, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
- Clinical Biobank, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, PR China
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Wilson SJ, Connolly TM, Peters G, Ghosh A, Johnson M, Newby DE. Exosite 1 thrombin inhibition with JNJ-64179375 inhibits thrombus formation in a human translational model of thrombosis. Cardiovasc Res 2019; 115:669-677. [PMID: 30184110 PMCID: PMC6383059 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvy227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2018] [Revised: 08/15/2018] [Accepted: 09/02/2018] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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AIMS JNJ-64179375 (hereafter JNJ-9375) is a first-in-class, highly specific, large molecule, exosite 1 thrombin inhibitor. In preclinical studies, JNJ-9375 demonstrated robust antithrombotic protection with a wider therapeutic index when compared to apixaban. The purpose of the present study was to examine for the first time the antiplatelet, anticoagulant and antithrombotic effects of JNJ-9375 in a translational model of ex vivo human thrombosis. METHODS AND RESULTS Fifteen healthy volunteers participated in a double-blind randomized crossover study of JNJ-9375 (2.5, 25, and 250 μg/mL), bivalirudin (6 μg/mL; positive control), and matched placebo. Coagulation, platelet activation, and thrombus formation were determined using coagulation assays, flow cytometry, and an ex vivo perfusion chamber, respectively.JNJ-9375 caused concentration-dependent prolongation of all measures of blood coagulation (prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, and thrombin time; P < 0.001 for all) and agonist selective inhibition of thrombin (0.1 U/mL) stimulated platelet p-selectin expression (P < 0.001) and platelet-monocyte aggregates (P = 0.002). Compared to placebo, JNJ-9375 (250 μg/mL) reduced mean total thrombus area by 41.1% (95% confidence intervals 22.3 to 55.3%; P < 0.001) at low shear and 32.3% (4.9 to 51.8%; P = 0.025) at high shear. Under both shear conditions, there was a dose-dependent decrease in fibrin-rich thrombus (P < 0.001 for both) but not platelet-rich thrombus (P = ns for both). CONCLUSION Exosite 1 inhibition with JNJ-9375 caused prolongation of blood coagulation, selective inhibition of thrombin-mediated platelet activation, and reductions in ex vivo thrombosis driven by a decrease in fibrin-rich thrombus formation. JNJ-9375 represents a novel class of anticoagulant with potential therapeutic applications.
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- Simon J Wilson
- British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Room SU305, Chancellor’s Building, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, UK
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- Janssen Research & Development, LLC, Spring House, PA, USA
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- British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Room SU305, Chancellor’s Building, 49 Little France Crescent, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, UK
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Arruda VR, Doshi BS, Samelson-Jones BJ. Emerging therapies for hemophilia: controversies and unanswered questions. F1000Res 2018; 7. [PMID: 29770199 PMCID: PMC5931262 DOI: 10.12688/f1000research.12491.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Several new therapies for hemophilia have emerged in recent years. These strategies range from extended half-life factor replacement products and non-factor options with improved pharmacokinetic profiles to gene therapy aiming for phenotypic cure. While these products have the potential to change hemophilia care dramatically, several challenges and questions remain regarding broader applicability, long-term safety, and which option to pursue for each patient. Here, we review these emerging therapies with a focus on controversies and unanswered questions in each category.
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- Valder R Arruda
- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Raymond G. Perelman Center for Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Janion-Sadowska A, Natorska J, Siudut J, Zabczyk M, Stanisz A, Undas A. Plasma fibrin clot properties in the G20210A prothrombin mutation carriers following venous thromboembolism: the effect of rivaroxaban. Thromb Haemost 2017; 117:1739-1749. [DOI: 10.1160/th17-01-0060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 06/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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SummaryWe sought to investigate whether the G20210A prothrombin mutation modifies plasma fibrin clot properties in patients after venous thromboembolism (VTE) and how rivaroxaban treatment affects these alterations. We studied 34 prothrombin mutation heterozygous carriers and sex- and age-matched 34 non-carriers, all at least three months since the first VTE episode, before and during treatment with rivaroxaban. Clot permeability (Ks) and clot lysis time (CLT) with or without elimination of thrombin activatable fibrinolysis inhibitor (TAFI) were assessed at baseline, 2–6 hours (h) after and 20–25 h after intake of rivaroxaban (20 mg/day). At baseline, the prothrombin mutation group formed denser clots (Ks −12 %, p=0.0006) and had impaired fibrinolysis (CLT +14 %, p=0.004, and CLT-TAFI +13 %, p=0.03) compared with the no mutation group and were similar to those observed in 15 healthy unrelated prothrombin mutation carriers. The G20210A prothrombin mutation was the independent predictor for Ks and CLT before rivaroxaban intake. At 2–6 h after rivaroxaban intake, clot properties improved in both G20210A carriers and non-carriers (Ks +38 %, and +37 %, CLT −25 % and −25 %, CLT-TAFI −20 % and −24 %, respectively, all p<0.001), but those parameters were worse in the prothrombin mutation group (Ks −12.8 %, CLT +17 %, CLT-TAFI +13 %, all p<0.001). Rivaroxaban concentration correlated with fibrin clot properties. After 20–25 h since rivaroxaban intake most clot properties returned to baseline. Rivaroxaban-related differences in clot structure were confirmed by scanning electron microscopy images. In conclusion, rivaroxaban treatment, though improves fibrin clot properties, cannot abolish more prothrombotic fibrin clot phenotype observed in prothrombin mutation carriers following VTE.
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Novel approaches to hemophilia therapy: successes and challenges. Blood 2017; 130:2251-2256. [PMID: 29018078 DOI: 10.1182/blood-2017-08-742312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 10/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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New therapies for hemophilia A and hemophilia B will likely continue to change clinical practice. Ranging from extended half-life to nonfactor products and gene therapy, these innovative approaches have the potential to enhance the standard of care by decreasing infusion frequency to increase compliance, promoting prophylaxis, offering alternatives to inhibitor patients, and easing route of administration. Each category has intrinsic challenges that may limit the broader application of these promising therapies. To date, none specifically address the challenge of dispersing treatment to the developing world.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW New therapies are needed to control bleeding in a range of clinical conditions. This review will discuss the biochemical properties of zymogen-like factor Xa, its preclinical assessment in different model systems, and future development prospects. RECENT FINDINGS Underlying many procoagulant therapeutic approaches is the rapid generation of thrombin to promote robust clot formation. Clinically tested prohemostatic agents (e.g., factor VIIa) can provide effective hemostasis to mitigate bleeding in hemophilia and other clinical situations. Over the past decade, we explored the possibility of using zymogen-like factor Xa variants to rapidly improve clot formation for the treatment of bleeding conditions. Compared to the wild-type enzyme, these variants adopt an altered, low activity, conformation which enables them to resist plasma protease inhibitors. However, zymogen-like factor Xa variants are conformationally dynamic and ligands such as its cofactor, factor Va, stabilize the molecule rescuing procoagulant activity. At the site of vascular injury, the variants in the presence of factor Va serve as effective prohemostatic agents. Preclinical data support their use to stop bleeding in a variety of clinical settings. Phase 1 studies suggest that zymogen-like factor Xa is safe and well tolerated, and a phase 1b is ongoing to assess safety in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage. SUMMARY Zymogen-like factor Xa is a unique prohemostatic agent for the treatment of a range of bleeding conditions.
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- Nabil K Thalji
- Division of Hematology, Department of Pediatrics, The Raymond G. Perelman Center for Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Rao P, Burkart T. Advances in oral anticoagulation therapy – What's in the pipeline? Blood Rev 2017; 31:205-211. [DOI: 10.1016/j.blre.2017.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Jacob-Ferreira AL, Menaldo DL, Sartim MA, Riul TB, Dias-Baruffi M, Sampaio SV. Antithrombotic activity of Batroxase, a metalloprotease from Bothrops atrox venom, in a model of venous thrombosis. Int J Biol Macromol 2016; 95:263-267. [PMID: 27876598 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2016.11.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2016] [Revised: 11/16/2016] [Accepted: 11/17/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Snake venoms are great sources of bioactive molecules, which may be used as models for new drugs. Toxins that interfere in hemostasis have received considerable attention over the years. OBJECTIVES This study aimed at the evaluation of the antithrombotic activity of Batroxase, a P-I metalloprotease from Bothrops atrox venom, in an animal model of venous thrombosis. METHODS The antithrombotic activity of Batroxase was tested in vivo in a model based on two factors of the Virchow's Triad: blood flow alterations (partial stenosis of the inferior vena cava), and vessel wall injury (10% ferric chloride for 5min), in comparison with sodium heparin (positive control) and saline (negative control). Bleeding/clotting time was assessed by a tail bleeding assay. The immunogenicity of Batroxase was also analyzed. RESULTS Batroxase (12mg/kg) reduced thrombus formation in 81%, similarly to heparin (100U/kg), which reduced it in 85% in comparison with the saline group. Both Batroxase and heparin increased bleeding/clotting time in approximately 3 fold. Immunizations of rabbits with Batroxase do not result in detectable levels of antibodies against this metalloprotease. CONCLUSION Batroxase presents antithrombotic activity in vivo. Moreover, its lack of immunogenicity increases the interest on its possible therapeutic potential over thrombogenic disorders.
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- Anna L Jacob-Ferreira
- Department of Clinical Analyses, Toxicology and Food Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Clinical Analyses, Toxicology and Food Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analyses, Toxicology and Food Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analyses, Toxicology and Food Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analyses, Toxicology and Food Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analyses, Toxicology and Food Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo (USP), Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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