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Erschienen in: Arthritis Research & Therapy 3/2003

01.06.2003 | Commentary

B cells as a therapeutic target in autoimmune disease

verfasst von: Jörg J Goronzy, MD, Cornelia M Weyand

Erschienen in: Arthritis Research & Therapy | Ausgabe 3/2003

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Abstract

Depleting B cells with anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies emerges as a new therapeutic strategy in autoimmune diseases. Preliminary clinical studies suggest therapeutic benefits in patients with classic autoantibody-mediated syndromes, such as autoimmune cytopenias. Treatment responses in rheumatoid arthritis have opened the discussion about whether mechanisms beyond the removal of potentially pathogenic antibodies are effective in B-cell depletion. B cells may modulate T-cell activity through capturing and presenting antigens or may participate in the neogenesis of lymphoid microstructures that amplify and deviate immune responses. Studies exploring which mechanisms are functional in which subset of patients hold the promise of providing new and rational treatment approaches for autoimmune syndromes.
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Metadaten
Titel
B cells as a therapeutic target in autoimmune disease
verfasst von
Jörg J Goronzy, MD
Cornelia M Weyand
Publikationsdatum
01.06.2003
Verlag
BioMed Central
Erschienen in
Arthritis Research & Therapy / Ausgabe 3/2003
Elektronische ISSN: 1478-6362
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/ar751

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