| Literature DB >> 16303106 |
Abstract
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a complex disease characterized by a loss of immune tolerance leading to autoantibody production, immune complex deposition in target organs, and resultant tissue damage. There are currently only three medications approved for the treatment of lupus; hydroxychloroquine, aspirin, and prednisone. This limited spectrum of medications is contrasted by the dozen clinical trials in lupus underway or planned for the next 2 years. These new therapeutic agents hold promise for being more effective with fewer side effects than the current available agents. Increased awareness of co-morbid diseases in lupus is also leading to new approaches for the prevention of "disease damage" in lupus.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16303106 DOI: 10.1007/s11926-005-0052-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Rheumatol Rep ISSN: 1523-3774 Impact factor: 4.592