Unexpected and persistent depletion of B lymphocytes CD20 following a minimum dose of anti-CD20 antibody (Rituximab)
Rituximab is a chemeric murine/human anti-B lymphocyte antigen CD20 monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis resistant to treatment by one or more anti TNF-alpha therapies (1). The recommended dose for an efficient depletion of the B CD 20 lymphocytes in rheumatoid arthritis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2011-06-01
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Series: | Reumatismo |
Online Access: | http://www.reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/454 |