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ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2025

Role of belimumab in recurrent spontaneous abortions amongst patients with lymphocyte dysfunction: a retrospective case-control study.

Lijuan Liu, Xiao Ma, Juan Liu, Jinhua Fu, Ning Li, Guiling Yuan, Long Zhao

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Lijuan Liu *Department of Obstetrics, Qingdao Jinhua Gynecology Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Xiao Ma *Department of Obstetrics, Qingdao Jinhua Gynecology Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Juan LiuDepartment of Obstetrics, Qingdao Jinhua Gynecology Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Jinhua FuDepartment of Obstetrics, Qingdao Jinhua Gynecology Hospital, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Ning LiDepartment of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Guiling YuanDepartment of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China.
Long ZhaoDepartment of Nephrology, The Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong, China. zhaolong@qdu.edu.cn.

Funding

China Health Promotion Foundation XM_2020_011_0245_09China Postdoctoral Science Foundation 2019M652333"Clinical Medicine +X" Research Project of Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University QDFY+X2023210National Natural Science Foundation of China 81800601Qingdao Medical and Health Research Guidance Project 2023-WJZD066
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Abstract

objectiveIn order to examine the impact of belimumab on recurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) women exhibiting B lymphocyte dysfunction.

methodsThis study conducted a retrospective case-control analysis of RSA patients with confirmed B lymphocyte dysfunction. The study included 102 women who had experienced at least two consecutive miscarriages and demonstrated elevated peripheral blood B cell percentages and/or counts. Participants were separated into two distinct groups: the belimumab group (n = 51), which received basic treatment supplemented with belimumab (BENLYSTA) at a dosage of 10 mg/kg BW at 2-week intervals for the first 3 doses and at 4-week intervals thereafter, from the end of menstrual period until the 12th week of pregnancy, if necessary; and the control group (n = 51), which received only standard treatment. Comparisons of Pregnancy outcomes, B cell percentage, B cell count and adverse reactions were made between 2 groups.

resultsHealthy newborns were delivered by 45 participants (88.23%) in belimumab group and 36 participants (70.59%) in control group [P = 0.048, odds ratio (OR) = 3.13; 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.10-8.87)]. The belimumab group exhibited significantly lower peripheral blood B cell percentage and B cell count compared to the control group during gestational weeks 2-12 (P < 0.05).

conclusionThe findings suggest that belimumab is both safe and effective for treating RSA with lymphocyte dysfunction, indicating its potential as a therapeutic strategy for RSA.

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Abortion, HabitualAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedB-LymphocytesImmunosuppressive AgentsAdultCase-Control StudiesFemaleHumansLymphocyte CountPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeRetrospective StudiesAntibodies, Monoclonal, HumanizedbelimumabImmunosuppressive AgentsB cellsBelimumabLymphocyte dysfunctionRecurrent spontaneous abortion

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PMCPMC12013173

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