title: Management of factor VIII inhibitors.
abstract: The development of inhibitory alloantibodies to factor VIII is arguably one of the most severe and important complications of clotting factor concentrate exposure in haemophilia A. The development of an inhibitor compromises the ability to effectively manage haemorrhage, resulting in a greater rate of disability, complications and costs of therapy. This chapter briefly reviews the epidemiology, immunobiology, and laboratory evaluation of inhibitors. It discusses the therapeutic approach and management of inhibitors in various clinical settings and also focuses on inhibitor eradication practices (immune tolerance) and newer experimental strategies with potential clinical application for inhibitor prevention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, New York Weill Center, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, 525 East 68th Street, P695, New York, NY 10021, USA. ssa2001@med.cornell.edu
authors.forename: Suchitra S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Acharya
authors.forename: Donna M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: DiMichele
mesh_terms: D001323:Autoantibodies / Q000276:immunology* / Q000494:pharmacology; D019774:Blood Coagulation Factor Inhibitors / Q000276:immunology* / Q000494:pharmacology; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005169:Factor VIII / Q000037:antagonists & inhibitors / Q000276:immunology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011994:Recombinant Proteins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D001323:Autoantibodies; D019774:Blood Coagulation Factor Inhibitors; D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors; D011994:Recombinant Proteins; D005169:Factor VIII; C065655:anti-inhibitor coagulant complex