(Summary) CAR T-cell therapy in autoimmune diseases (Lancet) on: November 24, 2023, 09:14:23 pm #1 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_emailThe summary, right after listing MS as one of the autoimmune diseases, contains this statement:QuoteB-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.... Logged MS Speaks--online for 20 yearsSPMS, diagnosed 1980. Avonex 2001-2004. Copaxone 2007-2010. Glatopa (glatiramer acetate 40mg 3 times/week) 12/16/20 - 3/16/24.