Treatment of patients with refractory rheumatoid arthritis with extracorporeal protein A immunoadsorption columns: a pilot trial.

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Authors

Craig W. Wiesenhutter · Coeur d Alene Arthritis Clinic

Abstract

Our preliminary study suggests that extracorporeal immunoadsorption therapy with protein A columns was well tolerated and may be effective in the treatment of RA. Further expanded and controlled trials are indicated to explore this new therapeutic modality.

Topics & Keywords

Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Research Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 21, Issue 5, pp. 804-12

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