Amgen announces the FDA approval of UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab-cdon) for adults with anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) or anti-muscle specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibody positive generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). This new treatment offers a different approach by targeting CD19+ B cells, a key source of autoantibody production, providing patients with a new option and a convenient twice-yearly dosing schedule after initial infusions. The article highlights the importance of patient advocacy and scientific research collaboration in advancing care for this “snowflake disease” where individual experiences vary greatly.
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When Advocacy Meets Science in the Care of People Living with gMG
Amgen announces the FDA approval of UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab-cdon) for adults with anti-acetylcholine receptor (AChR) or anti-muscle specific tyrosine kinase (MuSK) antibody positive generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG). This new treatment offers a different approach by targeting CD19+ B cells, a key source of autoantibody production, providing patients with a new option and a convenient twice-yearly dosing schedule after initial infusions. The article highlights the importance of patient advocacy and scientific research collaboration in advancing care for this “snowflake disease” where individual experiences vary greatly.