December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Pyruvate kinase deficiency is associated with mitochondrial retention, decreased antioxidant and HIFs activity correlating with hemolysis

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CMCheong‐Jun MoonSt. Vincent's Hospital JPJosef T. PrchalHuntsman Cancer Institute

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Observational analysis found increased reactive oxygen species and impaired antioxidant systems in pyruvate kinase deficiency, suggesting new therapeutic avenues.

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Chronic hemolysis in pyruvate kinase deficiency is linked to mitochondrial retention and oxidative stress.
Significant increases in reactive oxygen species and reduced antioxidant levels were observed in affected RBCs.
Assessment using end-tidal carbon monoxide quantification indicated severe hemolysis correlating with bilirubin and lactate dehydrogenase levels.
The findings highlight a novel mechanism involving HIF regulation of mitophagy and oxidative stress in red blood cells.

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Moon et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f634fa91c937236ddd3 https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-2896

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Observational analysis found increased reactive oxygen species and impaired antioxidant systems in pyruvate kinase deficiency, suggesting new therapeutic avenues.

Pyruvate kinase deficiency is associated with mitochondrial retention, decreased antioxidant and HIFs activity correlating with hemolysis

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Pyruvate kinase deficiency is associated with mitochondrial retention, decreased antioxidant and HIFs activity correlating with hemolysis

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