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(Summary) CAR T-cell therapy in autoimmune diseases (Lancet)

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From The Lancet (November 25, 2023), summary of "CAR T-cell therapy in autoimmune diseases":


https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)01126-1/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_etoc_email


The summary, right after listing MS as one of the autoimmune diseases, contains this statement:


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B-cell-depleting monoclonal antibodies, such as rituximab, have poor therapeutic efficacy in autoimmune diseases, mainly due to the persistence of autoreactive B cells in lymphatic organs and inflamed tissues.


Rituximab (Rituxan) has "poor therapeutic efficacy in autoimmune diseases"? This is a drug that many with MS are taking and apparently have been assured that it is effective....



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SPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week)  12/16/20 - 3/16/24.