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Complement functional tests for monitoring eculizumab treatment in patients with atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Sept 2014
Cugno M, Gualtierotti R, Possenti I, Testa S, Tel F, Griffini S, Grovetti E, Tedeschi S, Salardi S, Cresseri D, Messa P, Ardissino G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a thrombotic microangiopathy characterized by hemolysis, platelet consumption, and renal injury. Eculizumab, a mAb that blocks complement activity, has been successfully used in aHUS. OBJECTIVES: To optimize eculizumab therapy in aHUS patients by monitoring complement functional tests and markers of disease activity. PATIENTS/METHODS: We studied 18 patients...
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