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B-cell depletion immunotherapy in pemphigus: effects on cellular and humoral immune responses.
The Journal of investigative dermatology - 1 Dec 2008
Mouquet Hugo, Musette Philippe, Gougeon Marie-Lyse, Jacquot Serge, Lemercier Brigitte, Lim Annick, Gilbert Danièle, Dutot Ingrid, Roujeau Jean C, D'Incan Michel, Bedane Christophe, Tron François, Joly Pascal
Abstract excerpt
Pemphigus are B-cell-mediated autoimmune diseases affecting skin and mucous membranes. They are characterized by the production of pathogenic autoantibodies directed against desmogleins (Dsg). In this prospective study, we treated 21 pemphigus patients with rituximab and analyzed immunological modifications induced by anti-CD20 immunotherapy. The total depletion of peripheral B cells led to a significant decrease...
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