lupus nephritis

Multi-target immune therapy improves outcomes of severe lupus nephritis

harminka — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:21:45 -0500

A new treatment using a combination of drugs targeting different parts of the immune system improves the recovery rate for patients with severe lupus involving the kidneys, according to a report in the October Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

Scientists find new genetic mutation that halts development of lupus

harminka — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:46:29 -0600

The lupus-suppressing action is the result of what is known as a nonsense mutation of the Coronin-1A gene (Coro1a) required for the development of the disease. A nonsense mutation causes the gene to produce proteins that no longer function.

Immune system discovery opens door to halting destruction of lupus

harminka — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 13:40:16 -0600

A researcher funded by the Lupus Research Institute (LRI) has discovered an entirely new and powerful molecular switch that controls the inflammatory response of the immune system.

Researchers investigate ways to detect lupus-associated kidney disease

harminka — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:32:48 -0600

High urinary levels of certain molecules might have the potential to serve as biomarkers for a potentially life-shortening kidney ailment caused by the autoimmune disease lupus, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found.

Kidney disease treatment requires individualised approach

harminka — Mon, 14 May 2007 11:40:09 -0500

Good patient information is essential for choosing the best treatment for the kidney disease lupus nephritis. Dutch researcher Cecile Grootscholten concludes this following her doctoral research into two methods for treating lupus nephritis. She did not demonstrate any major differences but both treatments have pros and cons.