| Literature DB >> 24182857 |
Michael Bennett1, Hermine I Brunner.
Abstract
Lupus nephritis is a common complication of systemic lupus erythematosus in children and adolescents. This article reviews the clinical relevance of lupus nephritis and its current treatment. The reader is introduced to novel biomarkers that are expected to improve the management of lupus nephritis in the future, and support the testing of novel medication regimens.Entities:
Keywords: Biomarkers; Childhood-onset SLE; Lupus nephritis; Systemic lupus erythematosus; Treatment
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24182857 PMCID: PMC4980821 DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2013.05.001
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rheum Dis Clin North Am ISSN: 0889-857X Impact factor: 2.670