Emerging therapies for hemophilia: controversies and unanswered questions [version 1; referees: 4 approved]

Several new therapies for hemophilia have emerged in recent years. These strategies range from extended half-life factor replacement products and non-factor options with improved pharmacokinetic profiles to gene therapy aiming for phenotypic cure. While these products have the potential to change he...

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Main Authors: Valder R. Arruda, Bhavya S. Doshi, Benjamin J. Samelson-Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2018-04-01
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/7-489/v1
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author Valder R. Arruda
Bhavya S. Doshi
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description Several new therapies for hemophilia have emerged in recent years. These strategies range from extended half-life factor replacement products and non-factor options with improved pharmacokinetic profiles to gene therapy aiming for phenotypic cure. While these products have the potential to change hemophilia care dramatically, several challenges and questions remain regarding broader applicability, long-term safety, and which option to pursue for each patient. Here, we review these emerging therapies with a focus on controversies and unanswered questions in each category.
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spelling doaj.art-2f328eb1aaa84f4e8e5929c68ea5fcb22022-12-22T03:47:51ZengF1000 Research LtdF1000Research2046-14022018-04-01710.12688/f1000research.12491.113525Emerging therapies for hemophilia: controversies and unanswered questions [version 1; referees: 4 approved]Valder R. Arruda0Bhavya S. Doshi1Benjamin J. Samelson-Jones2The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USAThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USAThe Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USASeveral new therapies for hemophilia have emerged in recent years. These strategies range from extended half-life factor replacement products and non-factor options with improved pharmacokinetic profiles to gene therapy aiming for phenotypic cure. While these products have the potential to change hemophilia care dramatically, several challenges and questions remain regarding broader applicability, long-term safety, and which option to pursue for each patient. Here, we review these emerging therapies with a focus on controversies and unanswered questions in each category.https://f1000research.com/articles/7-489/v1
spellingShingle Valder R. Arruda
Bhavya S. Doshi
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title Emerging therapies for hemophilia: controversies and unanswered questions [version 1; referees: 4 approved]
title_full Emerging therapies for hemophilia: controversies and unanswered questions [version 1; referees: 4 approved]
title_fullStr Emerging therapies for hemophilia: controversies and unanswered questions [version 1; referees: 4 approved]
title_full_unstemmed Emerging therapies for hemophilia: controversies and unanswered questions [version 1; referees: 4 approved]
title_short Emerging therapies for hemophilia: controversies and unanswered questions [version 1; referees: 4 approved]
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