Immune cell's role in lupus nephritis: Discovery paves way for safety testing of potential new use for asthma drug
Wednesday, June 2, 2010 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have discovered that the activation of immune cells called basophils causes kidney damage in a mouse model of lupus nephritis. These findings and the team's associated research in humans may lead to new treatments for this serious disease, a severe form of systemic lupus erythematosus that affects the kidneys and is difficult to treat.