Safety and Efficacy of Combination ACTHar Gel and Tacrolimus in Treatment-Resistant Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis and Membranous Glomerulopathy
H.P. ACTHar gel is a preparation of melanocortin peptides that has been used to treat resistant forms of nephrotic syndrome. To determine whether combination therapy with ACTHar gel and tacrolimus reduces proteinuria and stabilizes renal function, we conducted a prospective, open-label trial in pati...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-09-01
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Series: | Kidney International Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2468024917301481 |