Monoclonal Antibodies for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

A number of monoclonal antibodies (mAb) are now under investigation in clinical trials to assess their potential role in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). The most frequently used mAb is rituximab, which is directed against CD20, a membrane protein expressed on B lymphocytes. Uncontrolled trials r...

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Main Authors: Gabriella Moroni, Claudio Ponticelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-01-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/3/1/300/