Synergetic B-cell Immodulation in SLE

Summary

The present study investigates the potential of a new therapeutic approach in lupus nephritis combining rituximab (anti-CD20) and belimumab (anti-BAFF). The main goal of the study is to assess the reduction (and seroconversion) of pathogenic autoantibodies, to evaluate clinical improvement and assess the safety and feasibility of long-term B-cell depletion.

Timeline

Start

2014-03

Primary completion

2018-10-31

Completion

2018-10-31

Publications

• Kraaij T, Kamerling SWA, de Rooij ENM, van Daele PLA, Bredewold OW, Bakker JA, Bajema IM, Scherer HU, Toes REM, Huizinga TJW, Rabelink TJ, van Kooten C, Teng YKO. The NET-effect of combining rituximab with belimumab in severe systemic lupus erythematosus. J Autoimmun. 2018 Jul;91:45-54. doi: 10.1016/j.jaut.2018.03.003. Epub 2018 Apr 7.

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