Lupus pill moves to clinical trial in humans after success in mice - The Science Board

Scientists at this week’s fall meeting of the American Chemical Society report they have begun phase II clinical trials of an oral pill containing a compound that in mice, not only prevented lupus-like symptoms, but also reversed signs of organ damage caused …

Lupus, an autoimmune disease that attacks organs and can be fatal, has no cure. While current treatments are designed to limit damage and ameliorate symptoms, many of these therapies aren't very effe… [+3223 chars]

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