| Literature DB >> 20376665 |
Dimitrios Daoussis, Andrew P Andonopoulos.
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Several lines of evidence from basic research indicate that B cells may contribute to the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis. Clinical studies as well have provided preliminary data pointing to the direction that B-cell depletion with rituximab might be a therapeutic option for patients with this debilitating disease.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20376665 DOI: 10.1007/s00296-010-1485-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rheumatol Int ISSN: 0172-8172 Impact factor: 2.631