This invention pertains to methods of treating systemic lupus erythematosus, lupus nephritis or Sjogren's Syndrome with compounds that selectively inhibit the activity of Bcl-2 anti-apoptotic proteins. Specifically, the current invention is directed to treatment with compounds that selectively inhibit the activity of Bcl-2 proteins, with a lesser affinity for inhibiting the activity of other BCL-2 family proteins, including Bcl-x
L
.
本发明涉及使用有选择性地抑制Bc
L-2抗凋亡蛋白活性的化合物来治疗系统性红斑狼疮、狼疮性肾炎或干燥综合症的方法。具体而言,本发明涉及使用有选择性地抑制Bc
L-2蛋白活性的化合物进行治疗,这些化合物对于抑制其他BC
L-2家族蛋白,包括Bcl-xL的活性具有较小的亲和力。