## Abstract ## Objective To determine whether LJP 394 delays or prevents renal flare in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and a history of renal disease. ## Methods In a 76โweek, doubleโblind, placeboโcontrolled study, 230 SLE patients were randomized to receive 16 weekly doses of
Abetimus sodium for renal flare in systemic lupus erythematosus: Results of a randomized, controlled phase III trial
โ Scribed by Mario H. Cardiel; James A. Tumlin; Richard A. Furie; Daniel J. Wallace; Tenshang Joh; Matthew D. Linnik
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 324 KB
- Volume
- 58
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0004-3591
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