Belimumab, a monoclonal anti-B lymphocyte Stimulator (BLyS) antibody, appeared effective in Sjögren's syndrome (SS) in the phase II open-label 52-week BELISS study. Herein, the follow-up after the end of the BELISS study and suspension of the drug was reported in order to further verify the efficacy of belimumab in SS.

Efficacy of belimumab and targeting of rheumatoid factor-positive B-cell expansion in Sjögren's syndrome: follow-up after the end of the phase II open-label BELISS study

QUARTUCCIO, Luca;CORAZZA, Laura;FABRIS, Martina;DE VITA, Salvatore
2016-01-01

Abstract

Belimumab, a monoclonal anti-B lymphocyte Stimulator (BLyS) antibody, appeared effective in Sjögren's syndrome (SS) in the phase II open-label 52-week BELISS study. Herein, the follow-up after the end of the BELISS study and suspension of the drug was reported in order to further verify the efficacy of belimumab in SS.
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