Mycophenolate mofetil in giant cell arteritis

IntroductionGiant cell arteritis (GCA) is a systemic granulomatous vasculitis affecting the large arteries. Abnormal lymphocyte function has been noted as a pathogenic factor in GCA. Mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) inhibits inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase and is therefore a highly lymphocyte-specifi...

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Main Authors: Anne Pankow, Sena Sinno, Thorsten Derlin, Marcus Hiss, Annette D. Wagner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2023.1254747/full