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ArticleInternational journal of hematology2026

Emicizumab enhances the ex vivo coagulant potential in plasma samples from patients with von Willebrand disease.

Mutsumi Yabe, Shoko Furukawa, Masahiro Takeyama, Kana Sasai, Naruto Shimonishi, Yuto Nakajima, Kenichi Ogiwara, Keiji Nogami

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Mutsumi Yabe *Graduate School of Medicine, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara, Japan.
Shoko Furukawa *Department of Pediatrics, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan.
Masahiro TakeyamaDepartment of Pediatrics, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan. mtake@naramed-u.ac.jp.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9348-9815
Kana SasaiDepartment of Pediatrics, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan.
Naruto ShimonishiDepartment of Pediatrics, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan.
Yuto NakajimaDepartment of Pediatrics, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan.
Kenichi OgiwaraDepartment of Pediatrics, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan.
Keiji NogamiDepartment of Pediatrics, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-Cho, Kashihara, Nara, 634-8522, Japan.

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Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research 21K07804
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Abstract

backgroundvon Willebrand disease (VWD) is a hereditary bleeding disorder caused by quantitative or qualitative deficiencies in von Willebrand factor (VWF). Our previous studies demonstrated that emicizumab, a bispecific monoclonal antibody that mimics activated factor VIII (FVIII) cofactor activity, enhances thrombus formation under high-shear conditions in whole blood from patients with VWD (PwVWD). However, its effect on plasma coagulation potential remains unclear.

aimTo evaluate the coagulation-enhancing effect of emicizumab in plasma samples from PwVWD using global coagulation assays.

methodsPlasma samples from PwVWD (type 1, n = 4; type 2, n = 9; type 3, n = 3) were spiked with emicizumab (50 or 100 µg/mL), recombinant VWF (rVWF; 2.4 U/mL), or plasma-derived FVIII/VWF concentrate (pd-FVIII/VWF; 1/2.4 U/mL). Coagulation potential was assessed using clot waveform analysis (Ad|min1|) and thrombin generation assay (Peak-Th).

resultsEmicizumab dose-dependently increased Ad|min1| in all type 1 VWD samples and improved Peak-Th in two cases. In type 2 VWD, Ad|min1| increased in all samples, while Peak-Th improved in six cases. In type 3 VWD, emicizumab increased both parameters in all cases.

conclusionEmicizumab enhanced ex vivo coagulation potential in plasma samples from PwVWD across all subtypes, supporting its potential as a therapeutic option.

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Antibodies, BispecificAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedBlood Coagulationvon Willebrand DiseasesAdultBlood Coagulation TestsFactor VIIIFemaleHumansMaleMiddle Agedvon Willebrand FactorAntibodies, BispecificAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedemicizumabFactor VIIIvon Willebrand FactorBispecific antibodyCoagulationMonitoringVon Willebrand diseaseVon Willebrand factor

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