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High Prevalence of the JAK2V617F Mutation in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Created on 02 Sep 2026

Authors

Balla Evelin, Vorobcsuk Andras, Kovacs Eszter, Bela Kajtar, Herczeg Jozsef, Gyori-Korom Viktoria, Karadi Eva, Rajnics Peter, Szabo Barbara, Lacza Agnes, Skov Vibe, Kjær Lasse, Larsen Morten Kranker, Ellervik Christina, Mygind-Klausen Pernille, Bruun Niels Eske, Hasselbalch Hans Carl, Egyed Miklos

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European journal of haematology. Sep 01, 2026. Epub Sep 01, 2026.

Abstract

The JAK2V617F mutation is a driver mutation in Philadelphia-negative chronic myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), including polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia, and myelofibrosis. Recent studies have revealed a significant prevalence of JAK2V617F as clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) in the general population, particularly in individuals over 50 years. CHIP-JAK2V617F carriers exhibit increased mortality, driven by cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Given the prothrombotic and inflammatory nature of JAK2V617F, we investigated its prevalence in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
We screened 526 consecutive ACS patients for the JAK2V617F mutation using sensitive droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) and allele-specific real-time quantitative PCR (RQPCR). Clinical and laboratory data were analyzed to assess associations.
The JAK2V617F mutation was detected in 6.1% (32/526) of ACS patients, significantly higher than the general population prevalence (3.1%).
Our findings suggest that JAK2V617F may contribute to ACS pathogenesis through prothrombotic and inflammatory mechanisms. Screening for JAK2V617F in high-risk cardiovascular patients could identify individuals who may benefit from targeted therapies.

PMID:
42680550
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 02 Sep 2026.

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