Abstract
Heparin was found to inhibit the DNA binding of antibodies eluted from kidneys of both humans and MRL‐lpr/lpr mice with systemic lupus erythematosus. Treatment of MRL‐lpr/lpr mice with low doses of heparin significantly inhibited renal damage. These results suggest that low‐dose heparin might be useful in preventing renal damage in patients with lupus nephritis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1554-1559 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Arthritis & Rheumatism |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology and Allergy
- Rheumatology
- Immunology
- Pharmacology (medical)