ArticleHaematologica2026
Divergent processing of FVIII light chain variants: secretory potential
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- Immunogenic implications of translational readthrough modulate the association of F8 nonsense mutations with inhibitors in Hemophilia A.Molecular medicine (Cambridge, Mass.) · 2026Article
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Abstract
In 20-30% of severe hemophilia A (HA) patients, FVIII replacement therapy is hindered by inhibitory antibodies. Nonsense mutations in the FVIII light chain (A3-C1-C2) carry a higher risk of inhibitor formation than those in the heavy chain (A1-A2-B). The underlying molecular mechanism remains unclear. Using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells from HA patients, we developed two types of endothelial cell models, induced lymphatic endothelial cells (iLEC) and induced liver sinusoidal endothelial cells (iLSEC), that mimic native F8 mRNA expression and protein synthesis. Immunoassays detected FVIII protein in wild-type, intron 22 inversions (I22I), and two high inhibitor risk light chain variants (R1960X, R2228X). Co-staining with ER markers (PDI, BiP) revealed differential processing: R1960X exhibit enhanced proteasomal degradation with SEL1L, essential for MHC-I peptide loading, possibly contributing to higher immunogenicity. In contrast, R2228X showed a pattern more similar to wild-type, suggesting partial secretory potential. Although a mild co-localization with SEL1L was observed, it was not significant. Clinically, this patient did not develop inhibitors. In addition, exploratory in silico peptide binding predictions suggested that R1960X may generate a higher number of FVIII-derived epitopes presented via patient-specific HLA alleles compared to R2228X, further supporting differential immunogenicity. The I22I variant also showed detectable FVIII protein, which was deglycosylated and retained in the ER but did not co-localize with SEL1L; no inhibitor was observed in this case either. This cellular model shows reduced variability compared to primary cells, enabling patient-specific FVIII variant analyses, including intracellular processing, within the genetic background of the individual patient.
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