Pharmacology Research & Perspectives,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3)
Published: May 1, 2025
ABSTRACT
Ropeginterferon
alfa‐2b
(ropeg)
represents
a
new‐generation
interferon‐based
therapy
approved
for
polycythaemia
vera
(PV)
treatment.
This
study
aimed
to
elucidate
its
population
pharmacokinetics‐pharmacodynamics
(PopPK‐PD)
and
exposure‐response
(E‐R)
relationships.
A
PopPK
model
was
developed
using
pooled
data
from
four
clinical
studies,
including
two
Phase
I
studies
in
healthy
volunteers
(
n
=
48)
II
Chinese
or
Japanese
patients
with
PV
78).
Sequential
modeling
used
analyze
(PK‐PD)
regarding
hematological
parameters,
hematocrit,
platelet,
white
blood
cell
counts.
Hematological
changes
were
simulated
fast‐
slow‐dose
titration
regimens.
Individual
exposure
values
the
E‐R
relationships
complete
hematologic
response
(CHR),
driver
mutation,
JAK2
V617F
allele
burden,
safety.
In
this
study,
we
target‐mediated
drug
disposition
model.
Sigmoid
indirect
effects
elucidated
PK‐PD
terms
of
changes.
Simulations
showed
that
fast‐titration
regimen
significantly
accelerated
hematocrit
reduction.
Logistic
regression
models
probability
achieving
CHR
increased
at
Week
24
but
not
52.
contrast,
reductions
correlated
both
Weeks
Exposure‐safety
analysis
revealed
manageable
risk
adverse
events
associated
transaminase
increases.
established
robust
framework
ropeg
PK‐PD,
providing
insights
into
disease‐modifying
action.
Trial
Registration:
A17‐102,
A19‐201,
A20‐202
are
registered
ClinicalTrials.gov
.
The
registration
numbers
as
follows:
NCT03546465;
NCT04182100;
A20‐202,
NCT05485948.
A17‐101
is
www.chinadrugtrials.org.cn
number
CTR20190451
American Journal of Hematology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
99(8), P. 1550 - 1559
Published: June 6, 2024
Abstract
The
variant
allele
frequency
(VAF)
of
driver
mutations
(
JAK2,
CALR
)
in
myeloproliferative
neoplasms
is
associated
with
features
advanced
disease
and
complications.
Ruxolitinib
interferon
were
reported
to
variably
reduce
the
mutant
VAF,
but
long‐term
impact
molecular
responses
(MR)
remains
debated.
We
prospectively
measured
changes
JAK2
VAF
77
patients
polycythemia
vera
essential
thrombocythemia,
treated
ruxolitinib
for
a
median
8
years,
assessed
correlation
complete
clinical
hematological
response
(CCHR)
outcomes.
At
last
observation
time,
reduced
overall
from
68%
(range,
20%–99%)
3.5%
(0%–98%).
A
profound
durable
MR
(DMR;
defined
as
stably
≤2%),
including
8%,
was
achieved
20%
patients,
partial
(PMR;
reduction
>50%
baseline
level)
25%,
56%
had
no
(NMR).
CCHR
reached
by
69%
overall,
independently
any
degree
achieved;
conversely,
DMR
correlated
longer
duration
and,
most
importantly,
rate
progression
myelofibrosis
myelofibrosis‐free,
event‐free
progression‐free
survival.
Achievement
PMR
also
some
favorable
on
outcomes,
compared
NMR.
<50%,
≥35%
after
2
years
treatment,
predicted
achievement
myelofibrosis.
Overall,
these
findings
support
value
achieving
profound,
its
consideration
surrogate
endpoint
future
trials.
Journal of Hematology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(1-2), P. 12 - 22
Published: April 1, 2024
Background:
Polycythemia
vera
(PV)
is
a
myeloproliferative
neoplasm.
Ropeginterferon
alfa-2b
new-generation
polyethylene
glycol-conjugated
proline-interferon.
It
approved
for
the
treatment
of
PV
at
starting
dose
100
µg
(50
patients
receiving
hydroxyurea
(HU))
and
titrations
up
to
500
by
50
increments.
The
study
was
aimed
assessing
its
efficacy
safety
higher
simpler
intra-patient
escalation.
Methods:
Forty-nine
with
having
HU
intolerance
from
major
hospitals
in
China
were
treated
biweekly
an
initial
250
µg,
followed
350
thereafter
if
tolerated.
Complete
hematological
response
(CHR)
assessed
every
12
weeks
based
on
European
LeukemiaNet
criteria.
primary
endpoint
CHR
rate
week
24.
secondary
endpoints
included
rates
12,
36
52,
changes
JAK2
V617F
allelic
burden,
time
first
CHR,
assessments.
Results:
61.2%,
69.4%
71.4%
24,
36,
respectively.
Mean
allele
burden
driver
mutation
declined
58.5%
baseline
30.1%
52
weeks.
Both
reduction
showed
consistent
increases
over
treatment.
Twenty-nine
(63.0%)
achieved
partial
molecular
(PMR)
two
complete
(CMR).
rapid
median
5.6
months
according
central
lab
results.
CHRs
durable
duration
not
reached
52.
spleen
index
reduced
55.6
cm
2
50.2
Adverse
events
(AEs)
mostly
mild
or
moderate.
Most
common
AEs
reversible
alanine
aminotransferase
aspartate
increases,
which
associated
significant
elevations
bilirubin
levels
jaundice.
There
no
grade
4
5
AEs.
Grade
3
manageable.
Only
one
AE
led
discontinuation.
No
incidence
thromboembolic
observed.
Conclusion:
250-350-500
dosing
regimen
well
tolerated
effectively
induced
MR
managed
size
increase.
Our
findings
demonstrate
that
ropeginterferon
this
can
provide
effective
management
support
using
as
option.
J
Hematol.
2024;13(1-2):12-22
doi:
https://doi.org/10.14740/jh1245
New England Journal of Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
392(2), P. 150 - 160
Published: Jan. 8, 2025
Allogeneic
hematopoietic
stem-cell
transplantation
is
the
only
curative
treatment
for
myelofibrosis.
Driver
mutations
are
pathophysiological
hallmark
of
disease,
but
role
mutation
clearance
after
unclear.
We
used
highly
sensitive
polymerase-chain-reaction
technology
to
analyze
dynamics
driver
in
peripheral-blood
samples
from
324
patients
with
myelofibrosis
(73%
JAK2
mutations,
23%
CALR
and
4%
MPL
mutations)
who
were
undergoing
reduced-intensity
conditioning.
Mutations
detected
before
at
30,
100,
180
days
measure
its
effect
on
relapse
cure.
The
two
primary
end
points
disease-free
survival.
At
day
30
transplantation,
was
found
42%
had
73%
those
54%
mutations;
corresponding
percentages
100
63%,
82%,
100%.
cumulative
incidence
1
year
6%
(95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
2
10)
among
21%
CI,
15
27)
without
30.
Disease-free
overall
survival
6
years
61%
74%,
respectively,
41%
60%,
Mutation
appeared
outperform
traditional
donor
chimerism
as
a
response;
it
independently
associated
reduced
risk
or
progression
(hazard
ratio,
0.36;
95%
0.21
0.61)
overcome
differences
prognosis
based
type
(JAK2
vs.
CALR).
In
myelofibrosis,
influence
survival,
irrespective
underlying
mutation.
Blood,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
143(16), P. 1646 - 1655
Published: Dec. 24, 2023
Abstract
Polycythemia
vera
(PV)
is
a
myeloproliferative
neoplasm
characterized
by
clonal
proliferation
of
hematopoietic
progenitor
cells
and
associated
with
an
increased
risk
thrombotic
events
(TEs).
Established
factors
for
TEs
in
patients
PV
include
advanced
age,
TE
history,
elevated
hematocrit.
Although
association
white
blood
cell
(WBC)
counts
has
been
suggested
retrospective
studies,
this
relationship
needs
further
validation.
The
prospective
observational
study
polycythemia
US
clinical
practices
(REVEAL)
collected
data
from
2510
median
follow-up
44.7
months
(range,
2-59
months)
enrollment.
Using
time-dependent
covariate
Cox
proportional
hazards
models,
were
individually
modeled
sex,
disease
duration,
history
at
enrollment
(baseline
covariates),
treatment
(time-dependent
covariate).
Analysis
2271
participants
identified
142
106
patients.
Significant
associations
initial
occurrence
during
the
period
observed
hematocrit
level
>45%
(hazard
ratio
[HR],
1.84;
95%
confidence
interval
[95%
CI],
1.234-2.749;
P
=
.0028)
WBCs
>11
×
109/L
(HR,
2.35;
CI,
1.598-3.465;
<
.0001).
Elevated
WBC
count
was
significantly
both
low-risk
high-risk
PV.
When
controlled
≤45%,
>12
1.95;
1.066-3.554;
.0300).
results
support
incorporation
into
stratification
studies
strategies,
indicate
importance
controlling
management.
This
trial
registered
www.clinicaltrials.gov
as
#NCT02252159.
Blood Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
7(19), P. 5825 - 5834
Published: July 31, 2023
Abstract
Ischemic
stroke
has
a
high
recurrence
rate
despite
treatment.
This
underlines
the
significance
of
investigating
new
possible
cerebrovascular
risk
factors,
such
as
acquired
gene
mutation
JAK2V617F
found
in
3.1%
general
population.
We
aimed
to
investigate
prevalence
population
with
ischemic
compared
that
matched
controls.
enrolled
538
consecutive
Danish
patients
(mean
age,
69.5
±
10.9
years;
39.2%
female)
within
7
days
symptom
onset.
Using
multiple-adjusted
conditional
logistic
regression
analysis,
we
age-
and
sex-matched
controls
free
disease
(ICVD)
from
General
Suburban
Population
Study.
DNA
was
analyzed
for
using
sensitive
droplet
digital
polymerase
chain
reaction
Of
stroke,
61
(11.3%)
had
mutation.
There
were
no
differences
patient
demographics
or
comorbidities
between
without
mutations.
Patients
more
likely
have
than
controls,
whom
4.4%
(odds
ratio,
2.37;
95%
confidence
interval,
1.57-3.58;
P
<
.001).
A
subanalysis
stratified
by
smoking
history
revealed
association
strongest
current
smokers
4.78;
2.22-10.28;
2.4
times
ICVD
when
adjusting
other
factors.
finding
supports
novel
factor.
International Journal of Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 15, 2025
Abstract
To
prevent
thrombosis
in
patients
with
polycythemia
vera
(PV),
achieving
a
complete
hematologic
response
(CHR)
is
highly
recommended
practice.
In
addition,
reduced
JAK2
V617F
mutation
burden
expected
to
have
disease‐modifying
effect,
and
its
molecular
(MR)
currently
of
significant
interest.
This
study
aimed
assess
the
association
between
CHR
MR
PV
following
treatment
ropeginterferon
alfa‐2b.
phase
2,
single‐arm,
open‐label,
investigator‐initiated
trial
was
conducted
at
16
sites
South
Korea.
Ninety‐nine
were
treated
alfa‐2b
subcutaneously
every
2
weeks,
doses
250
μg
(week
1),
350
3),
500
5),
until
week
48.
CHRs
27%
(25/94),
46%
(40/87),
56%
(47/84),
63%
(51/81)
12,
24,
36,
48
respectively.
The
rates
32%
(28/88),
36%
(29/81),
49%
(38/77),
57%
(42/74)
Phi
Coefficient
for
0.6146
(
p
<
.0001)
weeks.
subgroup
analysis,
hydroxyurea
resistance
or
intolerance,
those
who
hydroxyurea‐naïve,
had
similar
results
terms
CHR.
conclusion,
observed
be
associated
ropeginterferon.
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
90(6), P. 1493 - 1502
Published: March 19, 2024
To
investigate
the
exposure-response
(E-R)
relationship,
including
exposure-efficacy
and
exposure-safety,
of
ropeginterferon
alfa-2b
treatment
in
patients
with
polycythaemia
vera
(PV).