| Literature DB >> 22648328 |
Abstract
Rituximab, an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, has been successfully used off-label for treatment of autoimmune blistering diseases. We discuss rituximab mechanisms of action, host factors that may affect response to rituximab, and the efficacy and safety of rituximab in autoimmune blistering diseases, incorporating recent data on the use of rituximab in other autoimmune disease patients.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 22648328 PMCID: PMC3621036
Source DB: PubMed Journal: G Ital Dermatol Venereol ISSN: 0392-0488 Impact factor: 2.011