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ArticleTherapeutic advances in neurological disorders2025

Complement inhibitor therapy as a steroid-sparing strategy in generalized myasthenia gravis.

Sofia Marini, Silvia Falso, Federico Habetswallner, Martina Marini, Raffaele Iorio

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Sofia MariniDepartment of Neuroscience, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4982-1662
Silvia FalsoDepartment of Neuroscience, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Federico HabetswallnerDepartment of Neuroscience, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Martina MariniDepartment of Neuroscience, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Raffaele IorioDepartment of Neuroscience, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, L.go F. Vito, 1 00168 Rome, Italy.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Standard management of generalized myasthenia gravis associated with anti-acetylcholine receptor autoantibodies (AChR-gMG) includes corticosteroids and nonsteroidal immunosuppressants. Complement inhibitors (CI) represent a more tailored therapeutic strategy. Real-world data on the steroid-sparing efficacy of CI remain limited. Objective: To investigate the steroid-sparing efficacy of CI in AChR-gMG. Design: We identified 69 AChR-gMG patients on corticosteroids treated with azathioprine (AZA), mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), or CI. Methods: Steroid tapering was assessed by comparing corticosteroid dosage at several time-points to baseline. Results: Steroids reductions were statistically significant for all therapies at every time point compared to baseline (all Conclusion: CI rapidly and effectively reduced corticosteroid dosage in most AChR-gMG patients, suggesting their potential role as steroid-sparing therapeutic options.

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acetylcholine receptor antibodiescomplement inhibitorscorticosteroidsmyasthenia gravissteroid-sparing agents

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PMCPMC12126683

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