| Literature DB >> 31217190 |
Marshall A Mazepa1, Camila Masias2, Shruti Chaturvedi3.
Abstract
Insights into immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP) pathophysiology have led to novel targeted therapies. Immunomodulatory strategies target anti-ADAMTS13 antibodies: rituximab is effective in inducing responses in refractory/relapsed TTP and increasing relapse-free survival; caplacizumab targets the von Willebrand factor-platelet interaction to hasten platelet count recovery and reduce mortality and TTP-related ischemic events. Bortezomib and recombinant ADAMTS13 are under investigation. This review examines how targeted therapies are disrupting current treatment paradigms to improve outcomes of iTTP.Entities:
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31217190 DOI: 10.1182/blood.2019000954
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Blood ISSN: 0006-4971 Impact factor: 22.113