Background: Refractory generalized myasthenia gravis (GMG) remains a substantial therapeutic challenge. Telitacicept, a recombinant human B-lymphocyte stimulator receptor-antibody fusion protein, holds promise for interrupting the immunopathology of this condition. Objectives: This study retrospectively assessed the effectiveness and safety of telitacicept in patients with refractory GMG. Design: A single-center retrospective study. Methods: Patients with refractory GMG receiving telitacicept (160 mg/week or biweekly) from January to September in 2023 were included. We assessed effectiveness using Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America post-intervention status (MGFA-PIS), myasthenia gravis treatment status and intensity (MGSTI), quantitative myasthenia gravis (QMG), and MG-activity of daily living (ADL) scores, alongside reductions in prednisone dosage at 3- and 6-month intervals. Safety profiles were also evaluated. Results: Sixteen patients with MGFA class II-V refractory GMG were included, with eight females and eight males. All patients were followed up for at least 3 months, and 11 patients reached 6 months follow-up. At the 3-month evaluation, 75% (12/16) demonstrated clinical improvement with MGFA-PIS. One patient achieved pharmacological remission, two attained minimal manifestation status, and nine showed functional improvement; three remained unchanged, and one deteriorated. By the 6-month visit, 90.1% (10/11) sustained significant symptomatic improvement. MGSTI scores and prednisone dosages significantly reduced at both follow-ups (p < 0.05). MG-ADL and QMG scores showed marked improvement at 6 months (p < 0.05). The treatment was well tolerated, with no severe adverse events such as allergy or infection reported. Conclusion: Our exploratory investigation suggests that telitacicept is a feasible and well-tolerated add-on therapy for refractory GMG, offering valuable clinical evidence for this novel treatment option.
基金:
National Science Foundation of China [82371411]; Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province [2020CFB744]; Health Commission of Hubei Province scientific research project [WJ2021M119]
第一作者单位:[1]Huazhong Univ Sci & Technol,Tongji Hosp,Tongji Med Coll,Dept Neurol,Wuhan 430030,Hubei,Peoples R China
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Lin Jing,Li Yue,Gui Mengcui,et al.Effectiveness and safety of telitacicept for refractory generalized myasthenia gravis: a retrospective study[J].THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS.2024,17:doi:10.1177/17562864241251476.
APA:
Lin, Jing,Li, Yue,Gui, Mengcui,Bu, Bitao&Li, Zhijun.(2024).Effectiveness and safety of telitacicept for refractory generalized myasthenia gravis: a retrospective study.THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS,17,
MLA:
Lin, Jing,et al."Effectiveness and safety of telitacicept for refractory generalized myasthenia gravis: a retrospective study".THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS 17.(2024)