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ReviewHaematologica2024

Efanesoctocog alfa: the renaissance of Factor VIII replacement therapy.

Yesim Dargaud, Alexandre Leuci, Alejandra Reyes Ruiz, Sebastien Lacroix-Desmazes

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In one paragraph

Review in Haematologica, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 21 papers.

0numbers the graph read from it
0cells of the map it votes in
21citing papers in PubMed
8.2field-weighted citation impact, top 2% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

21 citing papers in PubMed, 18 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. Laboratory Challenges in the Era of Novel Haemophilia Therapies.Transfusion medicine and hemotherapy : offizielles Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Transfusionsmedizin und Immunhamatologie · 2026
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  2. Extended Half-Life Factor Concentrates in Haemophilia Treatment.Transfusion medicine and hemotherapy : offizielles Organ der Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Transfusionsmedizin und Immunhamatologie · 2026
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  4. Shaping hemophilia care: lessons and legacy of the SIPPET trial after 10 years.Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis · 2026
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  10. Normalization in hemophilia: conceptual foundations and clinical implications.Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis · 2025
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  12. Haemophilia Prophylaxis in the Age of Innovation: Exploring Opportunities for Personalized Treatment.Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia · 2025
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  18. Beyond Standard Half-Life: Real-world Pharmacokinetics of Efanesoctocog Alfa in a Single Centre.Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia
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  20. Efanesoctocog Alfa Measurement on Stago Platforms: Can PTT-Automate Close the Gap?Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Yesim DargaudFrench Reference Center for Haemophilia, Clinical Haemostasis Unit, Hopital Louis Pradel, Lyon, France; UR4609 Research Unit on Haemostasis and Thrombosis, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon. ydargaud@univ-lyon1.fr.
Alexandre LeuciUR4609 Research Unit on Haemostasis and Thrombosis, University Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon.
Alejandra Reyes RuizInstitut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, CNRS, Sorbonne Université, Université de Paris, F-75006 Paris.
Sebastien Lacroix-DesmazesInstitut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale, Centre de Recherche des Cordeliers, CNRS, Sorbonne Université, Université de Paris, F-75006 Paris.
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 · FRCentre de Recherche des Cordeliers · FRUniversité Paris Cité · FR

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Efanesoctocog alfa (Altuviiio,TM Sanofi-SOBI) is a B domain-deleted single-chain Factor VIII (FVIII) connected to D'D3 domain of von Willebrand Factor (vWF). Its ingenious design allows efanesoctocog alfa to operate independently of endogenous vWF and results in an outstanding 3-4 times longer half-life compared to standard and extended half-life (EHL) FVIII products. The prolonged half-life ensures sustained high levels of factor activity, maintaining normal to near-normal ranges for the majority of the week, facilitating the convenience of once-weekly administration. Efanesoctocog alfa received regulatory approval in 2023 for application in both adults and children with inherited hemophilia A in the United States and Japan. Its sanctioned use encompasses both prophylaxis and 'on demand' treatment for bleeding episodes. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) is currently undertaking a comprehensive review of Altuviiio. TM This comprehensive review focuses on the immunological profile of efanesoctocog alfa, a highly sophisticated new class of EHL FVIII molecule. The integration of the vWF D'D3 domain, XTEN polypeptides, and potential regulatory T-cell epitopes within various segments of efanesoctocog alfa collectively serves as a mitigating factor against the development of a neutralizing T-cell-mediated immune response. We hypothesize that such distinctive attribute may significantly reduce the risk of neutralizing antibodies, particularly in previously untreated patients. The discussion extends beyond regulatory approval to encompass the preclinical and clinical development of efanesoctocog alfa, including considerations for laboratory monitoring. The review also highlights areas that warrant further investigation to deepen our understanding of this groundbreaking therapeutic agent.

Indexed as

Factor VIIIHemophilia AAnimalsClinical Trials as TopicHumansvon Willebrand FactorFactor VIIIvon Willebrand Factor

Identifiers

PMID38356459
PMCPMC11290510
OpenAlexW4391842305

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