The present invention provides methods of augmenting B cell depletion by promoting intravascular access of B cell subsets sequestered in lymphoid tissues rendering the B cells sensitive to killing mediated by the B cell depleting agent. One method of promoting intravascular access is by the use of integrin antagonists. Methods of treating B cell disorders by this approach is also provided.
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申请人:Jackson David Y.
公开号:US20090325962A1
公开(公告)日:2009-12-31
The compounds of the invention are inhibitors of alpha4 containing integrin-mediated binding to ligands such as VCAM-1 and MAdCAM.