Rheumatol Int. 2011 Jun;31(6):841-2. doi: 10.1007/s00296-010-1485-3. Epub 2010 Apr 8.
Several lines of evidence from basic research indicate that B cells may contribute to the pathogenesis of systemic sclerosis. Clinical studies as well have provided preliminary data pointing to the direction that B-cell depletion with rituximab might be a therapeutic option for patients with this debilitating disease.
多项基础研究的结果表明,B 细胞可能与系统性硬化症的发病机制有关。临床研究也提供了初步数据,表明利妥昔单抗(一种针对 B 细胞的单克隆抗体)清除 B 细胞可能是治疗这种使人衰弱的疾病的一种选择。