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November 11, 2016 by Magdalena Kegel

Topo I Blocker, Irinotecan, Shows Potential as Lupus-specific Treatment, Study Argues

A drug that blocks a DNA-cutting enzyme, called irinotecan, should be considered as a treatment option for people with systemic lupus erythematosus researchers argued, after confirming the compound’s benefit in yet another lupus mouse model. The research team believes that clinical trials are now needed to explore the treatment in…

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