ABSTRACT Objective To compare the effectiveness of high‐efficacy treatments (HET) and low‐efficacy treatments (LET) in NMOSD patients with anti‐aquaporin‐4 antibodies (AQP4‐ab). Methods In this multi‐center study, we analyzed 183 AQP4‐ab seropositive NMOSD patients who received immunosuppressive treatments (IST).
Xiang Li+10 more
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Plasma cell immunoglobulin M molecules. Their biosynthesis, assembly, and intracellular transport. [PDF]
Alan M. Tartakoff, P Vassalli
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Durable B‐Cell Impairment While Sparing IgA B Cells After Ocrelizumab Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis
ABSTRACT Objectives Ocrelizumab (OCR), a humanized anti‐CD20 monoclonal antibody, is highly efficient in relapsing–remitting multiple sclerosis (RR‐MS). We assessed early cellular B‐cell profiles in patients prior to OCR treatment, on OCR treatment, and after 15 months of therapy discontinuation.
Alexandra Garcia+20 more
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Measurement of immunoglobulin M (IgM), IgG, and IgA antibodies against Yersinia enterocolitica by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay: persistence of serum antibodies during disease [PDF]
Kaisa Granfors
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Digital Activity Markers in Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the utility of smartwatch and smartphone‐based activity metrics for assessing disease severity and quality of life in patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Methods In the electronic monitoring of disease activity in patients with CIDP (EMDA‐CIDP) trial, we performed a prospective ...
Lars Masanneck+15 more
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Biological Activities of Rabbit Immunoglobulin M and Immunoglobulin G Antibodies to Pseudomonas aeruginosa [PDF]
Ann B. Bjornson, J. Gabriel Michael
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Efgartigimod Combined With Steroid Treatment for HAM/TSP: A Case Report
ABSTRACT HTLV‐1‐associated myelopathy/tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a progressive neurological disorder with limited treatment options. We report a 54‐year‐old female with decade‐long, progressive HAM/TSP, previously refractory to rituximab, who experienced worsening spastic paraparesis and neurogenic bladder dysfunction.
Jiahui Zeng+5 more
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Solid-phase radioimmunoassay of rubella virus immunoglobulin G and immunoglobulin M antibodies [PDF]
Kirsti Kalimo+6 more
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Real World Effectiveness and Tolerability of Novel Monoclonal Antibodies and Rituximab for NMOSD
ABSTRACT In this multicenter retrospective cohort study of 135 people with aquaporin‐4 IgG+ neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), some of whom were exposed to multiple therapies, we evaluated the effectiveness and tolerability of rituximab (n = 111) and novel monoclonal antibodies (nMAbs): eculizumab (n = 9), inebilizumab (n = 23), and ...
Zarmina Javed+9 more
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B cell reductive therapy with rituximab in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. [PDF]
The approach to treating autoimmune disorders is currently undergoing a significant change in focus. As therapies are developed that are more precise in targeting the pathogenesis for these diseases, patients experience significantly fewer side effects ...
Sands, Jacob, Tuscano, Joseph M
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