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Lupus

Using CAR T cells to treat lupus

People with lupus know there’s no cure for their condition. Treatment options usually include medications to prevent flare-ups and manage symptoms, but nothing to effectively control the disease progression.

However, researchers at UC Davis Health want to change that, as they are striving to improve the quality of life for people living with lupus through a novel clinical trial evaluating CAR T-cell therapy as a treatment for the autoimmune disease.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Current Clinical and Research Directions

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic autoimmune disease characterized by synovitis and joint erosions. It affects approximately 1% of the adult population in a female/male ratio ranging from 2:1 to 4:1. RA is an insidious disease, typically having an onset of symmetric joint swelling and reaching a peak incidence in the fourth and fifth decades.

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