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ReviewTherapeutic advances in hematology2026

Nine areas with outstanding challenges for hemophilia B research.

Jan Astermark, Cédric Hermans, Peter J Lenting, James S O'Donnell, Factor Think Tank

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Review in Therapeutic advances in hematology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Jan AstermarkDepartment of Translational Medicine, Lund University, and Department of Hematology, Oncology and Radiation Physics, Skåne University Hospital, Jan Waldenströms gata 14, Malmö SE-205 02, Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8500-2483
Cédric HermansHaemostasis and Thrombosis Unit, Division of Haematology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Brussels, Belgium.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5429-8437
Peter J LentingUniversité Paris-Saclay, INSERM, Hémostase Inflammation Thrombose HITh U1176, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
James S O'DonnellIrish Centre for Vascular Biology, School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hemophilia A and B are rare, X-linked bleeding disorders characterized by deficiencies in coagulation factor VIII (FVIII) and factor IX (FIX), respectively. Numerous advances have helped to reduce disease burden. However, hemophilia B is not as well studied as hemophilia A, likely reflecting its lower prevalence. Clinical management of hemophilia B has often relied on inference and extrapolation from hemophilia A. Despite being part of the same tenase complex, as enzyme (FIX) and cofactor (FVIII) when activated, with the main task being to activate factor X in the intrinsic pathway, the FIX and FVIII proteins display several molecular differences. These have the potential to impact the clinical phenotype of hemophilia, affect monitoring, and influence treatment options. Consequently, hemophilia B presents several outstanding challenges, requiring a greater degree of understanding and/or attention across a range of areas. Some of these challenges relate to the FIX molecule, with more knowledge needed in relation to: the biological/clinical impact of underlying genetic changes; hemostatic implications of the extravascular distribution of FIX; and FIX clearance. Other challenges relate to clinical management: determining the best ways to monitor the true biological activity of FIX; clarifying the relationship between FIX plasma levels and clinical outcomes when treating patients; inhibitors; affected girls and women; and appreciating the value of novel treatment approaches, while considering possible breakthrough bleeds, thrombosis, and monitoring. In addition, concerted effort is required to address global disparities, which can particularly affect hemophilia B. Identifying such challenges may help to facilitate research that will further existing knowledge, with better understanding being crucial for achieving health equity between hemophilia A and B.

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disease managementhemophilia Bresearch

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PMCPMC12847661

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