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Biomarkers May Predict Response to B Cell Depletion Therapy in Patients With Lupus
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Title Biomarkers May Predict Response to B Cell Depletion Therapy in Patients With Lupus
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/578339?src=rss
Description Among patients with active, refractory systemic lupus erythematosus, clinical responses to B cell depletion therapy (BCDT) were shorter in those had an expanded autoantibody profile and elevated B lymphocyte stimulator (BLyS) levels at baseline, researchers from the US and UK report in the July issue of the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Reuters Health Information
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Date Aug 5, 2008
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