Abstract:
The present disclosure provides, inter alia, methods for treating an individual in need of an organ transplantation, such as a renal transplantation, by administering to the individual an effective amount of a type II anti-CD20 antibody before, concurrently with, and/or after the transplantation. In some embodiments, the methods may reduce alloantibodies, Panel Reactive Antibodies (PRA), and/or risk of graft rejection. In some embodiments, the methods further comprise administering to the individual a dose of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) before the transplantation.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods for treating or delaying progression of lupus nephritis in an individual that has lupus. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering to the individual an effective amount of a type II anti-CD20 antibody. The invention also provides methods for treating or delaying progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in an individual. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering an effective amount of an anti-CD20 antibody.
Abstract:
The invention provides methods for treating or delaying progression of lupus nephritis in an individual that has lupus. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering to the individual an effective amount of a type II anti-CD20 antibody. The invention also provides methods for treating or delaying progression of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in an individual. In some embodiments, the methods comprise administering an effective amount of an anti-CD20 antibody.