Factor X and FIXa/FX Bispecific Antibody for Hemophilia A Hemostasis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current treatments for hemophilia A, such as the use of FIXa/FX bispecific antibodies, face challenges including thromboembolic events, frequent administration requirements, and safety concerns with activated coagulation factors, while traditional hemostatic agents like FVIII preparations or rFVIIa have limitations in efficacy and safety.

Innovation Solution

A pharmaceutical composition combining blood coagulation Factor X with a bispecific antibody that binds to activated blood coagulation Factor IX and Factor X, administered in various schedules to enhance hemostatic efficacy and reduce the risk of thrombosis and inhibitor development.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If FIXa/FX bisspecific antibody is used for regular prophylactic administration, then hemostatic efficacy is improved and quality of life is enhanced, but thromboembolic events occur and safety concerns arise

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehemostatic efficacyVSAvoidthromboembolic events
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and eliminates the harmful activated Factor VIIa component from the treatment regimen. By using only the FIXa/FX bispecific antibody without combining it with activated Factor VIIa, the invention removes the source of thrombotic complications while preserving the hemostatic efficacy provided by the bispecific antibody alone

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention converts the potentially harmful combination therapy into a safe monotherapy approach. By administering the FIXa/FX bisspecific antibody as a single agent rather than in combination with other activated coagulation factors, the treatment transforms a high-risk regimen into a safe and effective therapy that avoids thromboembolic events

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Reliability

If rFVIIa preparation is administered to hemophilia A patients with inhibitors, then hemostatic effect is achieved, but frequent administration is required which imposes burden on patients and healthcare professionals

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehemostatic effectVSAvoidfrequent administration requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes the long half-life characteristics of the FIXa/FX bisspecific antibody to enable dynamic dosing intervals of one week or longer. This contrasts with the static frequent dosing required for rFVIIa, allowing patients to receive treatment less frequently while maintaining effective hemostatic coverage throughout the dosing interval

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention implements periodic administration of the FIXa/FX bisspecific antibody at extended intervals (one week or longer between doses). This periodic dosing strategy maintains therapeutic efficacy while significantly reducing the administrative burden compared to the frequent dosing required for short-half-life agents like rFVIIa

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Reliability

If FVIII preparation is administered to hemophilia A patients without inhibitors, then hemostatic effect is achieved, but risk of inducing FVIII inhibitors occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehemostatic effectVSAvoidFVIII inhibitors
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The FIXa/FX bisspecific antibody serves as an intermediary mechanism that achieves hemostatic effect through a different pathway than direct FVIII replacement. By activating both Factor IX and Factor X simultaneously, the bispecific antibody promotes thrombin generation without requiring FVIII administration, thereby eliminating the risk of FVIII inhibitor formation while maintaining effective hemostasis

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Adaptability or versatility

If Factor IX preparation is used as hemostatic agent, then treatment option is provided, but effect in promoting thrombin generation is weaker compared to Factor X preparation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment optionVSAvoidthrombin generation promotion effect
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the functions of Factor IX and Factor X activation into a single bispecific antibody molecule. The FIXa/FX bisspecific antibody simultaneously activates both coagulation factors, combining the thrombin generation promotion effects of both pathways into one therapeutic agent, thereby achieving superior thrombin generation compared to Factor IX preparation alone

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The combination significantly improves thrombin generation, clot formation, and reduces bleeding frequency, offering a safer and more effective treatment for hemophilia A patients with or without inhibitors, with a longer dosing interval and reduced risk of thrombosis.

Implementation Method 1

a bispecific antibody that binds to activated blood coagulation Factor IX and blood coagulation Factor X

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAntigen-antibody binding:

Implementation Method 2

blood coagulation Factor X is used in combination with a bisspecific antibody that binds to activated blood coagulation Factor IX and blood coagulation Factor X

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEnzymatic conversion: Enzyme

Data Source

PatentEP4702987A1Combined use of bispecific antibody binding to activated coagulation factor ix and coagulation factor x with blood coagulation factor x for treating subject with hemophilia a
Publication Date: 2026.03.04 KM BIOLOGICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising blood coagulation Factor X for treating a subject with hemophilia A. The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising blood coagulation Factor X for treating a subject with hemophilia A, wherein the blood coagulation Factor X is used in combination with a bispecific antibody binding to activated blood coagulation Factor IX and blood coagulation Factor X.