Immune Thrombocytopenia — Research Summary
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Single-cell transcriptome deciphers key targets of thrombopoietin receptor agonists and immune microenvironment characteristics of immune thrombocytopenia.
Wang Wanru et al. — Platelets (1 December 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41918402/
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Abnormal expansion of peripheral helper T cells in primary immune thrombocytopenia.
Liu Qian et al. — Platelets (1 December 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41914348/
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Hematologic adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination and revaccination in persons aged 12 and above: A Canadian Immunization Research Network study.
Smolinski Michael et al. — Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics (1 December 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41848549/
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Efficacy and safety of TPO-RA combined with sirolimus in the treatment of relapsed immune thrombocytopenia.
Wang Dan et al. — Hematology (Amsterdam, Netherlands) (1 December 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41844533/
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Immune thrombocytopenia triggered by dostarlimab in a patient with endometrial carcinoma: first reported case.
Fernández-Sánchez Adolfo et al. — Platelets (1 December 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41432114/
Clinical Trials — Currently Recruiting (Australia)
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Study to Assess the Safety and Tolerability of Tafasitamab in Adult Participants With Primary Autoimmune Blood Cell Disorders
Recruiting — Phase 2 — Incyte Corporation
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07104565
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Phase 1b Trial of RAY121 in Immunological Diseases (RAINBOW Trial)
Recruiting — Phase 1 — Chugai Pharmaceutical
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06371417
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OM336 in Autoimmune Cytopenias
Recruiting — Phase 1 — Ouro Medicines
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07083960
Source: RareWays research directory. Data from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenia is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, causing low platelet counts and bleeding complications. It can occur at any age and may be acute (common in children) or chronic (more common in adults). Treatment ranges from watchful waiting to corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, and thrombopoietin receptor agonists.
Most Recent Research
Thrombopoietin receptor agonists (TPO-RAs) represent a cornerstone in immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) management, yet their molecular mechanisms remain incompletely elucidated. This study systematically deciphered the key targets and signaling networks of four TPO-RAs (romiplostim, eltrombopag, avatrombopag, hetrombopag) in ITP pathogenesis. Network pharmacology was integrated with single-cell high-dimensional weighted gene co-expression network analysis (hdWGCNA) using bone marrow scRNA-seq data from ITP patients and healthy controls. Metacell-based co-expression modules to hematopoietic bone marrow cells were identified. Drug targets were curated from multiple databases, and candidate genes were screened by intersecting differentially expressed genes (DEGs), cell specific modules, and TPO-RA targets. Molecular docking, pseudotime trajectory analysis, and in silico gene knockdown were employed for functional validation. Intersection analysis revealed five key genes (CACNA1A, CSF1R, PKN1, CD9, DSTYK). Molecular docking demonstrated strong binding affinities between TPO-RAs and key targets. The ITP bone marrow niche exhibited rewired cell-cell communication, with enhanced T cell-initiated signaling and aberrant megakaryocyte-T cell interactions. Pseudotime analysis uncovered disrupted megakaryocyte maturation dynamics. In silico knockdown revealed CACNA1A, CSF1R, and PKN1 dysregulation exacerbated neutrophil hyperactivity, while CD9 and DSTYK knockdown impaired mitotic regulation. This study delineated mechanisms of TPO-RAs, highlighting five key genes that orchestrate dysregulated thrombopoiesis and immune dysfunction in ITP. The integration of in silico strategies identified novel targets for optimizing ITP therapy.
Common Questions
What is Immune Thrombocytopenia?
Immune Thrombocytopenia is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system destroys platelets, causing low platelet counts and bleeding complications. It can occur at any age and may be acute (common in children) or chronic (more common in adults). Treatment ranges from watchful waiting to corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, and thrombopoietin receptor agonists.
How many clinical trials are available for Immune Thrombocytopenia?
RareWays currently indexes 267 clinical trials for Immune Thrombocytopenia, of which 72 are actively recruiting. Trial availability changes as new studies are registered — check the trials tab for current status.
Where does the research data for Immune Thrombocytopenia come from?
RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is updated regularly by Rocky, RareWays' automated research engine. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.
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