Effects of rituximab in two patients with dysferlin-deficient muscular dystrophy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The administration of rituximab (RTX) <it>in vivo </it>results in B-cell depletion, but evidence for multiple mechanisms of action have been reported. Surprisingly, B cell depletion produced a response in patients with po...

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Main Authors: Porretti Laura, Bresolin Nereo, Belicchi Marzia, Marchesi Chiara, Cogiamanian Filippo, Lerario Alberto, Torrente Yvan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/11/157