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NIAID Awards $225,000 to Karyopharm to Develop a SINE Compound to Treat SLE

The U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) has awarded $225,000 to Karyopharm Therapeutics to advance the development of its SINE nuclear transport compound, KPT-350, to treat neurological, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The grant will be used in preclinical trials of the compound as a treatment for  systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which will…

Cognitive Problems in CNS Lupus Affected by Neuroimmune Signaling, Potentially Pointing to Novel Therapies

Disrupted neuroimmune signaling contributes to cognitive problems in neuropsychiatric systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to a study presented at the Congress of Clinical Rheumatology 2016 Annual Meeting, reported by Healio Rheumatology. These new insights into the molecular mechanisms of lupus might provide targets for the development of therapies for…

Treat-to-Target Study Identifies Possible Markers for Low Disease Activity in Lupus Patients

Findings from a large “Treat-to-Target” (T2T) study of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), focusing on patient and disease characteristics, and factors influencing a low disease activity state — associated with better long-term outcomes —  were presented at the recent  Australian Rheumatology Association Annual Scientific Meeting in Darwin. Treat-to-Target (T2T), an approach used for the design…

New Monoclonal Antibody Described as Potential Therapeutic Agent for SLE

Researchers developed a new monoclonal antibody against specific cells and molecules involved in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) that has shown potential both in vitro and in vivo studies. The findings have led the scientists to believe the antibody is ready for clinical testing in people as a potential new therapeutic agent. The study, by researchers at…

Scientists Uncover Key Pathway in Production and Maturity of Anti-Pathogen B-Cells

Researchers have identified a key molecular pathway that drives the maturation of antibody-producing B-cells, capable of weeding out harmful pathogens. The discovery may allow scientists to manipulate antibody responses to create new treatments for autoimmune diseases such as lupus. The study, “A TRAF-like motif of the inducible costimulator ICOS controls development of germinal center TFHcells via…