Clinical improvement in a patient with neuromyelitis optica following therapy with the anti-IL-6 receptor monoclonal antibody tocilizumab.
Clinical improvement in a patient with neuromyelitis optica following therapy with the anti-IL-6 receptor monoclonal antibody tocilizumab.
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DOI:
10.1007/s10165-012-0715-9
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发表时间:
2013-07
影响因子:
2.2
通讯作者:
Yamamura, Takashi
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作者:
Araki, Manabu;Aranami, Toshimasa;Matsuoka, Takako;Nakamura, Masakazu;Miyake, Sachiko;Yamamura, Takashi
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a disabling autoimmune disease associated with an elevation of anti-aquaporin 4 (AQP4) autoantibodies. Here, we present a case with NMO who responded to monthly administration of the anti-IL-6 receptor antibody tocilizumab. The treatment rapidly reduced the elevated numbers of plasmablasts and anti-AQP4 autoantibodies in the patient. Furthermore, neuropathic pain and disability scores gradually improved. Tocilizumab may be considered as a therapeutic option for NMO.
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