Inflammation Inhibitor Delivered Directly to Kidneys Reverses Course of Destructive Nephritis (IMAGE)

Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

Inflammation Inhibitor Delivered Directly to Kidneys Reverses Course of Destructive Nephritis

Caption

Using a manmade version of a human antibody to directly deliver a drug that inhibits a powerful driver of inflammation, can reverse a disease course that often leads to kidney failure and dialysis, investigators report. Pictured are: Dr. Michael Madaio (from left), chief lab tech and coauthor Maggie McMenamin and Dr. Nino Kvirkvelia, the study's first author.

Credit

Phil Jones, AU Senior Photographer

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.