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ArticleClinical and experimental medicine2025

Ropeginterferon alfa-2b as a promising alternative to conventional interferon in CDA type 1: a case report of two siblings.

Tyng-Wei Yang, Xavier Cheng-Hong Tsai, Yu-Hsuan Fu, Liang-In Lin, Hsin-An Hou

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Tyng-Wei YangDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2631-9477
Xavier Cheng-Hong TsaiDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. xavierchtsai@ntu.edu.tw.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4174-8766
Yu-Hsuan FuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Biotechnology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-5917-2961
Liang-In LinDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Sciences and Medical Biotechnology, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3561-1093
Hsin-An HouDivision of Hematology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2780-4845

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Abstract

Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia type I (CDA-I) is a rare hereditary anemia caused by CDAN1 or C15orf41 mutations, with CDAN1-related cases responding to interferon-alpha (IFN-α) therapy. However, traditional IFN-α requires frequent injections and often causes flu-like symptoms, which can hinder long-term adherence. Here, we present the first documented use of ropeginterferon alfa-2b, a next-generation pegylated interferon, in two patients with CDA-I. Both patients, who were previously transfusion dependent, achieved transfusion independence and improved hemoglobin levels after transitioning from recombinant IFN-α to ropeginterferon alfa-2b with biweekly dosing. This treatment preserved efficacy while minimizing adverse effects and the injection burden. Our findings suggest that ropeginterferon alfa-2b may serve as a more tolerable and effective long-term treatment. Further prospective large-scale studies are needed to validate its broader clinical applicability.

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Anemia, Dyserythropoietic, CongenitalInterferon-alphaInterferon alpha-2Polyethylene GlycolsAdultFemaleHumansMaleRecombinant ProteinsSiblingsTreatment OutcomeInterferon-alphaInterferon alpha-2peginterferon alfa-2bPolyethylene GlycolsRecombinant ProteinsCDACDAN1Ropeginterferon alfa-2b

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