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Avacopan is possibly associated with the improvement of ANCA-associated vasculitis activity without decreasing ANCA titres: a four-case series.

Authors :
Abe, Yoshiyuki
Minowa, Kentaro
Kogami, Masahiro
Ando, Taiki
Makiyama, Ayako
Yamaji, Ken
Tamura, Naoto
Source :
Rheumatology; Nov2023, Vol. 62 Issue 11, pe317-e318, 2p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article discusses the results of a study on the effectiveness of C5a receptor antagonist avacopan in the management of patients with antineutrophilic cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis (AAV). Topics mentioned include a description of the medical history of patients with AAV, the changes in ANCA titres after the administration of avacopan, and the mechanism of action of avacopan.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14620324
Volume :
62
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Rheumatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
173398650
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/rheumatology/kead191