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How Is Rituximab Treatment Helpful In Treating Pemphigus Vulguris?
Question: Hi Dr.Kakkar,
Could you please let me know about Rituximab treatment in Pemphigus Vulguris in detail.
Many thanks.
Regards,
Could you please let me know about Rituximab treatment in Pemphigus Vulguris in detail.
Many thanks.
Regards,
Brief Answer:
Rituximab destroys B lymphoytes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Rituximab is an monoclonal antibody against the protein CD20, which is primarily found on the surface of immune system B lymphocytes (one of the white blood cells-defense cells). Rituximab destroys B cells and is therefore used to treat diseases which are characterized by excessive numbers of B cells or conditions caused by abnormal B cells.
Pemphigus is one such blistering autoimmune diseases that affect the skin and mucous membranes. In here there are abnormal B lymphocytes which release a lot of antibodies which destroy the skin integrity and cause the bullous lesions.
Rituximab targets such abnormal B cells and helps in treating the Pemphigus.
Hope, I answered your query.
Regards,
Rituximab destroys B lymphoytes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Rituximab is an monoclonal antibody against the protein CD20, which is primarily found on the surface of immune system B lymphocytes (one of the white blood cells-defense cells). Rituximab destroys B cells and is therefore used to treat diseases which are characterized by excessive numbers of B cells or conditions caused by abnormal B cells.
Pemphigus is one such blistering autoimmune diseases that affect the skin and mucous membranes. In here there are abnormal B lymphocytes which release a lot of antibodies which destroy the skin integrity and cause the bullous lesions.
Rituximab targets such abnormal B cells and helps in treating the Pemphigus.
Hope, I answered your query.
Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi,
I am not very satisfied with the answer.Appreciate if I can get answer from Dr.Kakkar who actually answered many questions.
I would like to know from Dr.Kakkar about this Rituximab treatment.How successful it is for Pemphigus vulguris? If you compare DCP vs Rituximab which one you suggest?What are the side effects of Rituximab.I need to take a very quick call on these treatments.Looking for a detailed answer.
Please help me Dr. Kakkar.
Regards,
I am not very satisfied with the answer.Appreciate if I can get answer from Dr.Kakkar who actually answered many questions.
I would like to know from Dr.Kakkar about this Rituximab treatment.How successful it is for Pemphigus vulguris? If you compare DCP vs Rituximab which one you suggest?What are the side effects of Rituximab.I need to take a very quick call on these treatments.Looking for a detailed answer.
Please help me Dr. Kakkar.
Regards,
Brief Answer:
Kindly post a new query
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Kindly do post a new query with Dr Kakkar name mentioned in it.
I shall see that it is attended by him at the earliest.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
regards,
Kindly post a new query
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Kindly do post a new query with Dr Kakkar name mentioned in it.
I shall see that it is attended by him at the earliest.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
regards,
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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