Introduction Although CD20 is classically a B cell marker, in the last three decades, dim
expression has been noted on a subset of T cells as well that has been independently …

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation and
bone erosion. The exact mechanism of RA is still unknown, but various immune cytokines …

Background Baricitinib is a JAK inhibitor that blocks intracellular signalling pathways of
inflammatory cytokines recommended for Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients not responding …

Autoimmune uveitis is a non-infectious intraocular condition that affects the uveal tract of the
eye and threatens vision if not treated properly. Increasing evidence suggests that activated …

Precision medicine refers to a highly individualized and personalized approach to patient
care. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how an individual's genomic profile affects their …

Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a rare intractable systemic disease that causes fibrosis and
vasculopathy against a background of autoimmune abnormalities. Although the etiology is …

In this explorative study, we investigated if an adjunctive treatment with one single dose of
the monoclonal antibody rituximab would improve symptoms and function in treatment …

B cells are central for the adaptive immune system to mount successful immune responses
not only as antibody producers but also as regulators of cellular immunity. These …

Antibodies are an essential element of the immune response to infection, and in long‐term
protection upon re‐exposure to the same micro‐organism. Antibodies are produced by …

Background The risk of infectious complications among patients with pemphigus managed
by rituximab is yet to be precisely elucidated. Objectives To evaluate the risk of infections in …