Belimumab is a fully human recombinant IgG1λ monoclonal antibody that inhibits soluble human B lymphocyte stimulator protein (BLyS, also referred to as BAFF and TNFSF13B), a B cell survival factor. BLyS levels are often elevated in immunodeficient and autoimmune disorders, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). By binding to BLyS and blocking its intera...
In the US, belimumab is indicated to treat active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and active lupus nephritis in patients aged five years and older who are receiving standard therapy. In Europe, belimumab is also used to treat SLE and lupus nephritis but only in adults.
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University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
GSK Investigational Site, Vigo (Pontevedra), Spain
Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
GSK Investigational Site, Suzhou, China
GSK Investigational Site, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Northwell Health Divison of Rheumatology, Great Neck, New York, United States
GSK Investigational Site, Suwon, Kyonggi-do, Korea, Republic of
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York, United States
GSK Investigational Site, Whitechapel, London, United Kingdom
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