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Impact of FCGR2A and FCGR3A Gene Variants on the Response to Rituximab in Patients With Glomerular Diseases.
Pharmacology research & perspectives - 1 Jun 2026
Larrosa-García María, Pamplona Irene Agraz, Tolosa Susana Rojo, Morales Alberto Jiménez, Martínez María Teresa Sanz, Gallo Mónica Martínez, Colobran Roger, Vicente Helena Genestal, Pena Nerea Moreno, Macías Roxana Paola Bury, Ronsano José Bruno Montoro
Abstract excerpt
Rituximab is an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody used in autoimmune diseases, including glomerular diseases. The FCGR2A (rs1801274) and FCGR3A (rs396991) variants have been suggested to affect rituximab efficacy; this study evaluates their impact on rituximab efficacy in glomerular diseases. A clinical trial was performed including adults with glomerular diseases who required rituximab (NEFRTX; EudraCT:...
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