Cyclophosphamide Nephritis with CTLA4Ig and Cutting Edge: Reversal of Murine Lupus
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COMBINATION THERAPY WITH PULSE CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE PLUS CORTICOSTEROIDS IMPROVES RENAL OUTCOME IN PATIENTS WITH LUPUS NEPHRITIS
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