The Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab for Childhood Steroid-Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Objectives: Rituximab (RTX), a possible alternative treatment option, is recognized as a new therapeutic hope for the treatment of steroid-dependent nephrotic syndrome (SDNS) in children. However, the efficacy and safety of RTX in the treatment of childhood SDNS are still controversial. The objectiv...

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Main Authors: Sidi Liu, Chuying Gui, Zhenzhen Lu, Huijie Li, Zhike Fu, Yueyi Deng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2021.728010/full