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Opposing effects of efgartigimod and rozanolixizumab on serum albumin levels in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis - PubMed

8 hours ago
  • #Myasthenia Gravis
  • #Serum Albumin
  • #FcRn Inhibitors
  • Efgartigimod and rozanolixizumab are both neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) inhibitors used for generalized myasthenia gravis but have different molecular structures.
  • The study found that both drugs similarly reduced serum IgG levels in patients, with no significant difference between them.
  • Efgartigimod increased serum albumin levels in most cases (94%), while rozanolixizumab decreased serum albumin levels in all cases (100%).
  • There was a significant difference in the change in serum albumin levels between the two treatment groups.
  • The opposing effects on albumin, despite similar IgG reduction, suggest distinct interactions with the FcRn-albumin recycling pathway.