Being male, being 55 or older, having evidence of kidney damage, and having nervous system involvement are independently associated with…
Articles by Andrea Lobo, PhD
Treatment with Tavneos (avacopan) appeared to more effectively suppress organ damage — while also significantly lowering glucocorticoid dosages and associated…
Preliminary data from a Phase 1 clinical trial testing NKX019, Nkarta’s cell therapy candidate for ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) and…
People with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) affecting the kidneys who receive kidney transplants face higher long-term risks of transplant failure…
Blood levels of CCL23, an immune molecule that may be involved in blood vessel formation and repair, are significantly increased…
Blood levels of a signaling molecule called growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) at diagnosis may help predict poor outcomes, including…
People with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) have significantly higher blood levels of C4d, a protein that reflects activation of the…
Lower blood levels of glutathione peroxidase-3 (GPX-3), an antioxidant enzyme, are significantly associated with greater disease activity and blood vessel…
People with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) patients whoo have low blood levels of sulfatides, a type of fatty molecule, are…
Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA) patients treated at private practices in the U.S. have high disease burden associated with…