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ArticleResearch and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis2026

Daratumumab for relapsed refractory immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura: initial response and long-term follow-up.

Roman Schimmer, Jana van den Berg, Marissa Schraner, Alice Trinchero, Andreas Holbro, Johanna A Kremer Hovinga, Jan-Dirk Studt

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Roman SchimmerDepartment of Medical Oncology and Hematology, University of Zürich and University Hospital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.
Jana van den BergDivision of Hematology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Marissa SchranerDepartment of Hematology and Central Hematological Laboratory, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Alice TrincheroDepartment of Medical Oncology and Hematology, University of Zürich and University Hospital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.
Andreas HolbroDivision of Hematology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Johanna A Kremer HovingaDepartment of Hematology and Central Hematological Laboratory, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Jan-Dirk StudtDepartment of Medical Oncology and Hematology, University of Zürich and University Hospital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland.

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Abstract

Background: Management of patients with refractory or frequently relapsing (r/r) immune thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (iTTP) remains challenging, with no established consensus on optimal therapeutic strategies. In recent years, plasma-cell depletion with daratumumab, a monoclonal antibody against CD38, has been used successfully for treatment-resistant patients with various autoimmune diseases, including iTTP, although long-term data remain limited. Objectives: To assess the efficacy, durability, and safety of daratumumab in patients with r/r iTTP. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 8 daratumumab treatment episodes in 5 patients with r/r iTTP, treated at 3 Swiss tertiary centers, with a median follow-up after daratumumab of 44 months (range, 34-65 months). Serial a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin type 1 motif 13 (ADAMTS-13) activity and inhibitor levels, clinical outcomes, and adverse events were assessed. Results: Daratumumab induced rapid and robust ADAMTS-13 recovery in 7 of 8 episodes. All responding patients achieved complete ADAMTS-13 remission within 1 and 3 weeks. Mean ADAMTS-13 relapse-free survival following daratumumab was 32 months, with 7 of 8 episodes remained in complete ADAMTS-13 remission at 12 months. Nonetheless, ADAMTS-13 relapse occurred in 4 of 5 patients during long-term follow-up. Two patients experienced mild to moderate infusion-related adverse reactions. Conclusion: Our findings support daratumumab as an effective and well-tolerated therapeutic option for patients with r/r iTTP, particularly those unresponsive to rituximab and other immunosuppressants.

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Antibodies, MonoclonalPurpura, Thrombocytopenic, IdiopathicPurpura, Thrombotic ThrombocytopenicADAMTS13 ProteinAdultAgedFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeADAMTS13 ProteinADAMTS13 protein, humanAntibodies, Monoclonaldaratumumabdaratumumabrecurrencethrombotic microangiopathythrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

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PMID42078821
PMCPMC13131128

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