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ReviewTherapeutic advances in hematology2026

Precision medicine in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: a narrative review.

Rafal Al-Shibly, Rola Ghasoub, Muna AlRasheed, Lulwa AlTourah, Taghreed Al-Eisa, Mohamed A Yassin

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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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1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Caplacizumab-Enabled Treatment of Immune-Mediated Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura Without Plasma Exchange: Evidence, Patient Selection, and Practical Considerations.Clinical and applied thrombosis/hemostasis : official journal of the International Academy of Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis
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6 authors.

Rafal Al-ShiblyInternal Medicine Residency Program, Department of Medical Education, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 3050, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-1171-6034
Rola GhasoubPharmacy Department, National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1392-8831
Muna AlRasheedDepartment of Hematology, Adan Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kuwait, Al Asimah Governorate, Kuwait.
Lulwa AlTourahDepartment of Hematology, Adan Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kuwait, Al Asimah Governorate, Kuwait.
Taghreed Al-EisaAl-Jahra Hospital, Ministry of Health, Kuwait, Al Jahra Governorate, Kuwait.
Mohamed A YassinDepartment of Hematology, National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a life-threatening thrombotic microangiopathy driven by severe ADAMTS13 deficiency with consequent ultra-large von Willebrand factor-mediated microthrombosis. Over the last two decades, understanding of the ADAMTS13-vWF axis has transformed management and made TTP a model for precision medicine. This narrative review (adult focus) synthesizes contemporary evidence on diagnosis, treatment, genetics, and emerging therapies in immune-mediated TTP. We summarize a pragmatic, biomarker-guided algorithm integrating early therapeutic plasma exchange and corticosteroids, upfront rituximab to suppress anti-ADAMTS13 autoimmunity, and caplacizumab to block vWF-platelet interactions; define escalation strategies for refractory disease (e.g., proteasome inhibition); and formalize treat-to-target de-escalation anchored to ADAMTS13 recovery. We emphasize the role of rapid ADAMTS13 assays for front-door triage, routine ADAMTS13 monitoring in remission, and preemptive rituximab at biochemical relapse to avert clinical recurrence. Precision diagnostics are extended by genetic markers (e.g., HLA associations) and emerging biomarkers that may refine relapse risk. Finally, we discuss near-term opportunities-point-of-care ADAMTS13 assays, longer-acting vWF-pathway inhibitors, and data-driven risk tools-that can further individualize timing and intensity of therapy. Collectively, a biomarker-first strategy offers a clear path to fewer exacerbations, fewer relapses, and more consistent outcomes.

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ADAMTS13biomarkerscaplacizumabprecision medicinerecombinant ADAMTS13rituximabthrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

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PMID41970181
PMCPMC13069169

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