Rituximab in Nephrology
Different Uses & Available Evidence
Mohammed Abdel Gawad
Nephrology Specialist
Kidney & Urology Center (KUC)
Alexandria – EGY
drgawad@gmail.com
5th - Feb - 2018
To get the presentation with full animations and
videos please contact me on
drgawad@gmail.com
For more presentations visit
www.NephroTubeCNE.com
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
Rituximab Structure
• a genetically engineered chimeric monoclonal antibody
directed against the CD20 antigen.
2012; 12: 223–233.
• induces apoptosis or cell
lysis through complement
dependent & independent
mechanisms.
2017;13(9):563.
2017;13(9):563.
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
–Initiation of remission
–Resistant disease
–Relapsing disease
Arthritis Rheum. 2012 Apr;64(4):1215-26
144 patients with biopsy proven class III or IV LN
There was no significant difference
between the renal response rates at week 52 in
the rituximab or placebo arms
Arthritis Rheum. 2012 Apr;64(4):1215-26
Arthritis Rheum. 2012 Apr;64(4):1215-26
Arthritis Rheum. 2012 Apr;64(4):1215-26
However, a significantly greater improvement in
serological markers
15, June, 2017;76:868-869
15, June, 2017;76:868-869
BMI was inversely associated with renal
response among patients treated with RTX
2017 Sep;70(3):324-336
2017 Sep;70(3):324-336
Methylprednisolone
pulse (500 mg/m2)
followed by RTX
(1000 mg/1.73 m2)
at days 1 and 15
MMF
(1200 mg/m2/day)
Prednisolone was rapidly tapered, with median
dose of 0.3, 0.10 and 0.0 mg/kg/day at 3, 6 and 12
months respectively
2018 Jan;33(1):111-116
2018 Jan;33(1):111-116
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
–Initiation of remission
–Resistant disease
–Relapsing disease
2013 May;22(6):574-82
At 6 months, 11/18 patients reached renal CR and 2/18 PR
5 patients failed to show CR or PR despite peripheral B
lymphocyte count depletion, and progressed to ESRD
2013 Jan;28(1):106-11
Out of 233 reports, we selected 26 for analysis, which
described 300 patients with a mean follow-up of 60 weeks
2013 Jan;28(1):106-11
Out of 233 reports, we selected 26 for analysis, which
described 300 patients with a mean follow-up of 60 weeks
2013 Jan;28(1):106-11
Out of 233 reports, we selected 26 for analysis, which
described 300 patients with a mean follow-up of 60 weeks
2013 Jan;28(1):106-11
Out of 233 reports, we selected 26 for analysis, which
described 300 patients with a mean follow-up of 60 weeks
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
–Initiation of remission
–Resistant disease
–Relapsing disease
2009 Mar;4(3):579-87
2009 Mar;4(3):579-87
RCT for relapsing disease have not been performed.
The long-term efficacy and toxicity of rituximab have not
been defined.
No suggestion or
recommendation
for Rituximab.
Disease Rituximab use
LN (intiation of remission) • In black
• Inversely related to BMI
• It may allow steroid sparing in children
LN (resistant) • It can be used but needs RCTs
LN (relapse) • No evidence
ANCA vasculitis (initiation) Not inferior to cyclophosphamide
ANCA vasculitis (relapse) Superior to cyclophosphamide
ANCA vasculitis (resistant) It can be used but needs RCTs
ANCA vasculitis (maintenance) Superior to azathioprine
Key Points
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
–Initiation of remission
–Relapsing disease
–Resistant disease
–Maintenance
© 2018
Graphic 111371 Version 2.0
RITUXVAS trial
RITUXVAS trial
2015 Jun;74(6):1178-8
RITUXVAS trial follow up
(p=1.00)
2015 Jun;74(6):1178-8
RITUXVAS trial follow up
Relapses occurred in seven patients in the rituximab group
(21%) and two in the control group (18%) (p=1.00)
RAVE trial
RAVE trial follow up
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
–Initiation of remission
–Relapsing disease
–Resistant disease
–Maintenance
RAVE trial
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
–Initiation of remission
–Relapsing disease
–Resistant disease
–Maintenance
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
–Initiation of remission
–Relapsing disease
–Resistant disease
–Maintenance
No suggestion or
recommendation
for Rituximab.
(MAINRITSAN trial)
P = 0.002
(MAINRITSAN trial)
(MAINRITSAN trial)
March, 7, 2017; 18: 112
h t t p : / / c l i n i c a l t r i a l s . g o v / c t 2 / s h o w /NCT01697267.
Disease Rituximab use
LN (intiation of remission) • In black
• Inversely related to BMI
• It may allow steroid sparing in children
LN (resistant) • It can be used but needs RCTs
LN (relapse) • No evidence
ANCA vasculitis (initiation) • Not inferior to cyclophosphamide
ANCA vasculitis (relapse) • Superior to cyclophosphamide
ANCA vasculitis (resistant) • It can be used but needs RCTs
ANCA vasculitis (maintenance) • Superior to azathioprine
Key Points
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
– Membranous nephropathy
– MCD & FSGS
– MPGN
– IgA
– Anti-GBM disease
Research
recommendations
2017 Jan;28(1):348-358
(GEMRITUX Study Group)
2017 Jan;28(1):348-358
(GEMRITUX Study Group)
2017 Jan;28(1):348-358
(GEMRITUX Study Group)
2017 Jan;28(1):348-358
(GEMRITUX Study Group)
Volume 9, 2016 - Issue 11
2017 Sep;28(9):2729-2737
4 weekly doses
of 375 mg/m2
RTX infused
intravenously
2017 Sep;28(9):2729-2737
The dashed lines describe the events in RTX-treated patients
4 weekly doses
of 375 mg/m2
RTX infused
intravenously
MEmbranous Nephropathy Trial Of Rituximab
(MENTOR)
Sequential Therapy With Tacrolimus and
Rituximab in Primary Membranous Nephropathy
(STARMEN)
Rituximab Versus Steroids and Cyclophosphamide
in the Treatment of Idiopathic Membranous
Nephropathy (RI-CYCLO)
Disease Rituximab use
MN • Superior to NIAT alone
• Not inferior to cyclophosphamide with better safety
profile
• Waiting results of major ongoing trials
MCD • Children: SSNS
• Adults: FR, SD, SR (needs RCTs)
FSGS SD but not SR (case reports)
MPGN • In ig-associated MPGN, particularly in:
 monoclonal gammopathy
 chronic lymphocytic leukemia
 cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV
• Not in C3GN or DDD
IgA Case reports
Anti GBM disease Case reports
Key Points
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
– Membranous nephropathy
– MCD & FSGS
– MPGN
– IgA
– Anti-GBM disease
2017 Mar 13;4:2054358117698667
2017 Mar 13;4:2054358117698667
2017 Feb; 10(1): 16–19
Outcomes of all adult MCD patients treated with
RTX for FRNS between 2008 and 2015were
retrospectively analyzed
Thirteen patients received RTX
The rate of relapse was reduced from 4 to 0.4/year
(Wilcoxon signed rank P ≤ 0.05)
2017 Feb; 10(1): 16–19
April, 2017, Vol.45, No. 4
April, 2017, Vol.45, No. 4
Several case reports have described successful use
of rituximab in adult patients with steroid-
dependent but not steroid-resistant FSGS
Oncotarget. 2017 Oct 15;8(55):93438-93443
Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2009 Aug;4(8):1317-23
Intern Med. 2012;51(7):759-62
Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2013 Jun;125(11-12):328-33
Disease Rituximab use
MN • Superior to NIAT alone
• Not inferior to cyclophosphamide with better safety
profile
• Waiting results of major ongoing trials
MCD • Children: SSNS
• Adults: FR, SD, SR (needs RCTs)
FSGS • SD but not SR (case reports)
MPGN • In ig-associated MPGN, particularly in:
 monoclonal gammopathy
 chronic lymphocytic leukemia
 cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV
• Not in C3GN or DDD
IgA Case reports
Anti GBM disease Case reports
Key Points
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
– Membranous nephropathy
– MCD & FSGS
– MPGN
– IgA
– Anti-GBM disease
Studies of rituximab treatment in
idiopathic MPGN
Rituximab seems to be effective in immunoglobulin-
associated MPGN, particularly in those cases
associated with:
• monoclonal gammopathy
• chronic lymphocytic leukemia
• cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV
Biomed Res Int. May 9; 2017: 2180508.
Studies of rituximab treatment in
idiopathic MPGN
Biomed Res Int. May 9; 2017: 2180508.
Reports on rituximab treatment in
C3GN and DDD
Biomed Res Int. May 9; 2017: 2180508.
Mixed cryoglobulinemia syndrome
+ one or more of the following
= immunosuppressive therapy
(to rapidly improve TOD, rather than therapy directed at the underlying
etiology alone)
• Glomerulonephritis associated with either a rapidly
progressive course and/or nephrotic range proteinuria
• Severe digital ischemia threatening amputation
• Gastrointestinal vasculitis associated with abdominal
pain and/or gastrointestinal bleeding
• Rapidly progressive neuropathy
• Central nervous system vasculitis that may present as a stroke
or acute cognitive impairment
• Pulmonary vasculitis associated with diffuse alveolar
hemorrhage or respiratory failure
• Heart failure
Glomerulonephritis associated with either a rapidly progressive
course and/or nephrotic range proteinuria
Severe digital ischemia threatening amputation
Gastrointestinal vasculitis associated with abdominal
pain and/or gastrointestinal bleeding
Rapidly progressive neuropathy
Central nervous system vasculitis that may present as a stroke or
acute cognitive impairment
Pulmonary vasculitis associated with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage
or respiratory failure
Heart failure
© 2018
Rituximab for Severe Mixed
Cryoglobulinemia
N Engl J Med. 2013 Sep;369(11):1035-45
Autoimmun Rev. 2011 Jun;10(8):444-54
Nephron Clin Pract. 2011;119(2)
Immunosuppressive therapy including rituximab or, if
unavailable, cyclophosphamide
After disease stabilization, patients should receive
concurrent therapy for the underlying disorder
Exceptions to this general principle include mixed
cryoglobulinemia due to HIV or HBV infections;
(antiviral therapy should always be initiated before or
at the same time as immunosuppressive therapy)
Disease Rituximab use
MN • Superior to NIAT alone
• Not inferior to cyclophosphamide with better safety
profile
• Waiting results of major ongoing trials
MCD • Children: SSNS
• Adults: FR, SD, SR (needs RCTs)
FSGS SD but not SR (case reports)
MPGN • In Ig-associated MPGN, particularly in:
 monoclonal gammopathy
 chronic lymphocytic leukemia
 cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV
• Not in C3GN or DDD
IgA Case reports
Anti GBM disease Case reports
Key Points
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
– Membranous nephropathy
– MCD & FSGS
– MPGN
– IgA
– Anti-GBM disease
IgA Nephropathy
Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2016 Aug 29;12:1317-27
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
– Membranous nephropathy
– MCD & FSGS
– MPGN
– IgA
– Anti-GBM disease
Anti-GBM antibody disease
Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2013 Jun;42(6):567-72
J Autoimmun. 2015;60:74.
Patients who either refuse or, because of severe side
effects, need to discontinue cyclophosphamide may
receive rituximab therapy or, alternatively, MMF.
Several reported cases
Anti-GBM antibody disease
Semin Arthritis Rheum. 2013 Jun;42(6):567-72
J Autoimmun. 2015;60:74.
initial seven consecutive days of
plasma exchange and glucocorticoids
two rituximab
doses
another seven days of
plasma exchange
second of the two
doses of rituximab
Disease Rituximab use
MN • Superior to NIAT alone
• Not inferior to cyclophosphamide with better safety
profile
• Waiting results of major ongoing trials
MCD • Children: SSNS
• Adults: FR, SD, SR (needs RCTs)
FSGS SD but not SR (case reports)
MPGN • In Ig-associated MPGN, particularly in:
 monoclonal gammopathy
 chronic lymphocytic leukemia
 cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV
• Not in C3GN or DDD
IgA • Case reports
Anti GBM disease • Case reports
Key Points
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
Refractory/ Relapsing TTP
Refractory TTP:
Progression of clinical symptoms or persistent
thrombocytopenia despite seven daily PEX procedures
Relapsing TTP:
Episode of acute TTP more than
30 d after remission, and occurs in 20–50% of cases.
04
British Journal of Haematology, 2012, 158, 323–335.
Refractory TTP
British Journal of Haematology, 2012, 158, 323–335.
03
Relapsing TTP
03
British Journal of Haematology, 2012, 158, 323–335.
Rituximab
On admission, in conjunction with PEX
and steroids if:
acute idiopathic TTP with
neurological/cardiac pathology, which
are associated with a high mortality (1B).
Refractory or
Relapsing
immune-
mediated TTP
(1B).
Acquired TTP Treatment
Other Options
02
British Journal of Haematology, 2012, 158, 323–335.
Rituximab for initial therapy of TTP
2011 Aug 18;118(7):1746-53
2011 Aug 18;118(7):1746-53
Rituximab for initial therapy of TTP
2016 Jun 16;127(24):3092-4
Rituximab for initial therapy of TTP
2016 Jun 16;127(24):3092-4
Rituximab for initial therapy of TTP
Disease Rituximab use
TTP (refractory, relapse) • Good evidence to use
TTP (induction of remission) • Ongoing trend
Tx • Induction/desensitization in Ab incompatible Tx
• Acute and chronic ABMR ??!!
• Recurrent GN
• PTLD
Key Points
Talk Outline
• Mechanism of action
• Lupus nephritis
• ANCA associated vasculitis
• Primary glomerular diseases
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
• Renal transplantation
• Induction/desensitization in Ab incompatible Tx
– ABO blood group incompatible transplantation
– HLA antibody incompatible transplantation
• Acute and chronic ABMR
• Recurrent GN
• PTLD
2018 Jan;102(1):44-58
2018 Jan 8
2018 Jan 8
2018 Jan 8
2018 Jan 8
2018 Jan 8
Disease Rituximab use
TTP (refractory, relapse) Good evidence to use
TTP (induction of remission) Ongoing trend
Tx • Induction/desensitization in Ab incompatible Tx
• Acute and chronic ABMR ??!!
• Recurrent GN
• PTLD
Key Points
Key Points
• Rituximab is a chimeric monoclonal antibody
directed against the CD20 antigen on the
surface of immature and mature B cells.
• It is used in clinical nephrology related
diseases & renal transplantation.
• It is safe and well tolerated in most.
Key Points
• Long-term use may be complicated by
hypogammaglobulinaemia and increased
infectious complications.
• Optimal dosing is unclear.
• The development of bio-similars and dosing
targeted to B-cell response may reduce cost.
Key Points
Disease Rituximab use
LN (intiation of remission) • In black
• Inversely related to BMI
• It may allow steroid sparing in children
LN (resistant) • It can be used but needs RCTs
LN (relapse) • No evidence
ANCA vasculitis (initiation) • Not inferior to cyclophosphamide
ANCA vasculitis (relapse) • Superior to cyclophosphamide
ANCA vasculitis (resistant) • It can be used but needs RCTs
ANCA vasculitis (maintenance) • Superior to azathioprine
Key Points
Disease Rituximab use
MN • Superior to NIAT alone
• Not inferior to cyclophosphamide with better safety
profile
• Waiting results of major ongoing trials
MCD • Children: SSNS
• Adults: FR, SD, SR (needs RCTs)
FSGS SD but not SR (case reports)
MPGN • In Ig-associated MPGN, particularly in:
 monoclonal gammopathy
 chronic lymphocytic leukemia
 cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV
• Not in C3GN or DDD
IgA • Case reports
Anti GBM disease • Case reports
Key Points
Disease Rituximab use
TTP (refractory, relapse) • Good evidence to use
TTP (induction of remission) • Ongoing trend
Tx • Induction/desensitization in Ab incompatible Tx
• Acute and chronic ABMR ??!!
• Recurrent GN
• PTLD
Key Points
Thank You

Rituximab in Nephrology (Different Uses & Available Evidence) - Dr. Gawad

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    Rituximab in Nephrology DifferentUses & Available Evidence Mohammed Abdel Gawad Nephrology Specialist Kidney & Urology Center (KUC) Alexandria – EGY [email protected] 5th - Feb - 2018
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    To get thepresentation with full animations and videos please contact me on [email protected] For more presentations visit www.NephroTubeCNE.com
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation
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    Rituximab Structure • agenetically engineered chimeric monoclonal antibody directed against the CD20 antigen. 2012; 12: 223–233. • induces apoptosis or cell lysis through complement dependent & independent mechanisms.
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation –Initiation of remission –Resistant disease –Relapsing disease
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    Arthritis Rheum. 2012Apr;64(4):1215-26 144 patients with biopsy proven class III or IV LN There was no significant difference between the renal response rates at week 52 in the rituximab or placebo arms
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    Arthritis Rheum. 2012Apr;64(4):1215-26
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    Arthritis Rheum. 2012Apr;64(4):1215-26
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    Arthritis Rheum. 2012Apr;64(4):1215-26 However, a significantly greater improvement in serological markers
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    15, June, 2017;76:868-869 BMIwas inversely associated with renal response among patients treated with RTX
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    Methylprednisolone pulse (500 mg/m2) followedby RTX (1000 mg/1.73 m2) at days 1 and 15 MMF (1200 mg/m2/day) Prednisolone was rapidly tapered, with median dose of 0.3, 0.10 and 0.0 mg/kg/day at 3, 6 and 12 months respectively 2018 Jan;33(1):111-116
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation –Initiation of remission –Resistant disease –Relapsing disease
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    2013 May;22(6):574-82 At 6months, 11/18 patients reached renal CR and 2/18 PR 5 patients failed to show CR or PR despite peripheral B lymphocyte count depletion, and progressed to ESRD
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    2013 Jan;28(1):106-11 Out of233 reports, we selected 26 for analysis, which described 300 patients with a mean follow-up of 60 weeks
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    2013 Jan;28(1):106-11 Out of233 reports, we selected 26 for analysis, which described 300 patients with a mean follow-up of 60 weeks
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    2013 Jan;28(1):106-11 Out of233 reports, we selected 26 for analysis, which described 300 patients with a mean follow-up of 60 weeks
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    2013 Jan;28(1):106-11 Out of233 reports, we selected 26 for analysis, which described 300 patients with a mean follow-up of 60 weeks
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation –Initiation of remission –Resistant disease –Relapsing disease
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    RCT for relapsingdisease have not been performed. The long-term efficacy and toxicity of rituximab have not been defined. No suggestion or recommendation for Rituximab.
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    Disease Rituximab use LN(intiation of remission) • In black • Inversely related to BMI • It may allow steroid sparing in children LN (resistant) • It can be used but needs RCTs LN (relapse) • No evidence ANCA vasculitis (initiation) Not inferior to cyclophosphamide ANCA vasculitis (relapse) Superior to cyclophosphamide ANCA vasculitis (resistant) It can be used but needs RCTs ANCA vasculitis (maintenance) Superior to azathioprine Key Points
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation –Initiation of remission –Relapsing disease –Resistant disease –Maintenance
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    2015 Jun;74(6):1178-8 RITUXVAS trialfollow up Relapses occurred in seven patients in the rituximab group (21%) and two in the control group (18%) (p=1.00)
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation –Initiation of remission –Relapsing disease –Resistant disease –Maintenance
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation –Initiation of remission –Relapsing disease –Resistant disease –Maintenance
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation –Initiation of remission –Relapsing disease –Resistant disease –Maintenance
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    March, 7, 2017;18: 112 h t t p : / / c l i n i c a l t r i a l s . g o v / c t 2 / s h o w /NCT01697267.
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    Disease Rituximab use LN(intiation of remission) • In black • Inversely related to BMI • It may allow steroid sparing in children LN (resistant) • It can be used but needs RCTs LN (relapse) • No evidence ANCA vasculitis (initiation) • Not inferior to cyclophosphamide ANCA vasculitis (relapse) • Superior to cyclophosphamide ANCA vasculitis (resistant) • It can be used but needs RCTs ANCA vasculitis (maintenance) • Superior to azathioprine Key Points
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation – Membranous nephropathy – MCD & FSGS – MPGN – IgA – Anti-GBM disease
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    Volume 9, 2016- Issue 11
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    2017 Sep;28(9):2729-2737 4 weeklydoses of 375 mg/m2 RTX infused intravenously
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    2017 Sep;28(9):2729-2737 The dashedlines describe the events in RTX-treated patients 4 weekly doses of 375 mg/m2 RTX infused intravenously
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    MEmbranous Nephropathy TrialOf Rituximab (MENTOR) Sequential Therapy With Tacrolimus and Rituximab in Primary Membranous Nephropathy (STARMEN) Rituximab Versus Steroids and Cyclophosphamide in the Treatment of Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy (RI-CYCLO)
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    Disease Rituximab use MN• Superior to NIAT alone • Not inferior to cyclophosphamide with better safety profile • Waiting results of major ongoing trials MCD • Children: SSNS • Adults: FR, SD, SR (needs RCTs) FSGS SD but not SR (case reports) MPGN • In ig-associated MPGN, particularly in:  monoclonal gammopathy  chronic lymphocytic leukemia  cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV • Not in C3GN or DDD IgA Case reports Anti GBM disease Case reports Key Points
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    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation – Membranous nephropathy – MCD & FSGS – MPGN – IgA – Anti-GBM disease
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    2017 Feb; 10(1):16–19 Outcomes of all adult MCD patients treated with RTX for FRNS between 2008 and 2015were retrospectively analyzed Thirteen patients received RTX The rate of relapse was reduced from 4 to 0.4/year (Wilcoxon signed rank P ≤ 0.05)
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    Several case reportshave described successful use of rituximab in adult patients with steroid- dependent but not steroid-resistant FSGS Oncotarget. 2017 Oct 15;8(55):93438-93443 Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2009 Aug;4(8):1317-23 Intern Med. 2012;51(7):759-62 Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2013 Jun;125(11-12):328-33
  • 80.
    Disease Rituximab use MN• Superior to NIAT alone • Not inferior to cyclophosphamide with better safety profile • Waiting results of major ongoing trials MCD • Children: SSNS • Adults: FR, SD, SR (needs RCTs) FSGS • SD but not SR (case reports) MPGN • In ig-associated MPGN, particularly in:  monoclonal gammopathy  chronic lymphocytic leukemia  cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV • Not in C3GN or DDD IgA Case reports Anti GBM disease Case reports Key Points
  • 81.
    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation – Membranous nephropathy – MCD & FSGS – MPGN – IgA – Anti-GBM disease
  • 82.
    Studies of rituximabtreatment in idiopathic MPGN Rituximab seems to be effective in immunoglobulin- associated MPGN, particularly in those cases associated with: • monoclonal gammopathy • chronic lymphocytic leukemia • cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV Biomed Res Int. May 9; 2017: 2180508.
  • 83.
    Studies of rituximabtreatment in idiopathic MPGN Biomed Res Int. May 9; 2017: 2180508.
  • 84.
    Reports on rituximabtreatment in C3GN and DDD Biomed Res Int. May 9; 2017: 2180508.
  • 87.
    Mixed cryoglobulinemia syndrome +one or more of the following = immunosuppressive therapy (to rapidly improve TOD, rather than therapy directed at the underlying etiology alone) • Glomerulonephritis associated with either a rapidly progressive course and/or nephrotic range proteinuria • Severe digital ischemia threatening amputation • Gastrointestinal vasculitis associated with abdominal pain and/or gastrointestinal bleeding • Rapidly progressive neuropathy • Central nervous system vasculitis that may present as a stroke or acute cognitive impairment • Pulmonary vasculitis associated with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage or respiratory failure • Heart failure Glomerulonephritis associated with either a rapidly progressive course and/or nephrotic range proteinuria Severe digital ischemia threatening amputation Gastrointestinal vasculitis associated with abdominal pain and/or gastrointestinal bleeding Rapidly progressive neuropathy Central nervous system vasculitis that may present as a stroke or acute cognitive impairment Pulmonary vasculitis associated with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage or respiratory failure Heart failure © 2018
  • 88.
    Rituximab for SevereMixed Cryoglobulinemia N Engl J Med. 2013 Sep;369(11):1035-45 Autoimmun Rev. 2011 Jun;10(8):444-54 Nephron Clin Pract. 2011;119(2) Immunosuppressive therapy including rituximab or, if unavailable, cyclophosphamide After disease stabilization, patients should receive concurrent therapy for the underlying disorder Exceptions to this general principle include mixed cryoglobulinemia due to HIV or HBV infections; (antiviral therapy should always be initiated before or at the same time as immunosuppressive therapy)
  • 89.
    Disease Rituximab use MN• Superior to NIAT alone • Not inferior to cyclophosphamide with better safety profile • Waiting results of major ongoing trials MCD • Children: SSNS • Adults: FR, SD, SR (needs RCTs) FSGS SD but not SR (case reports) MPGN • In Ig-associated MPGN, particularly in:  monoclonal gammopathy  chronic lymphocytic leukemia  cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV • Not in C3GN or DDD IgA Case reports Anti GBM disease Case reports Key Points
  • 90.
    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation – Membranous nephropathy – MCD & FSGS – MPGN – IgA – Anti-GBM disease
  • 91.
    IgA Nephropathy Ther ClinRisk Manag. 2016 Aug 29;12:1317-27
  • 92.
    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation – Membranous nephropathy – MCD & FSGS – MPGN – IgA – Anti-GBM disease
  • 93.
    Anti-GBM antibody disease SeminArthritis Rheum. 2013 Jun;42(6):567-72 J Autoimmun. 2015;60:74. Patients who either refuse or, because of severe side effects, need to discontinue cyclophosphamide may receive rituximab therapy or, alternatively, MMF. Several reported cases
  • 94.
    Anti-GBM antibody disease SeminArthritis Rheum. 2013 Jun;42(6):567-72 J Autoimmun. 2015;60:74. initial seven consecutive days of plasma exchange and glucocorticoids two rituximab doses another seven days of plasma exchange second of the two doses of rituximab
  • 95.
    Disease Rituximab use MN• Superior to NIAT alone • Not inferior to cyclophosphamide with better safety profile • Waiting results of major ongoing trials MCD • Children: SSNS • Adults: FR, SD, SR (needs RCTs) FSGS SD but not SR (case reports) MPGN • In Ig-associated MPGN, particularly in:  monoclonal gammopathy  chronic lymphocytic leukemia  cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV • Not in C3GN or DDD IgA • Case reports Anti GBM disease • Case reports Key Points
  • 96.
    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation
  • 97.
    Refractory/ Relapsing TTP RefractoryTTP: Progression of clinical symptoms or persistent thrombocytopenia despite seven daily PEX procedures Relapsing TTP: Episode of acute TTP more than 30 d after remission, and occurs in 20–50% of cases. 04 British Journal of Haematology, 2012, 158, 323–335.
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    Refractory TTP British Journalof Haematology, 2012, 158, 323–335. 03
  • 99.
    Relapsing TTP 03 British Journalof Haematology, 2012, 158, 323–335.
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    Rituximab On admission, inconjunction with PEX and steroids if: acute idiopathic TTP with neurological/cardiac pathology, which are associated with a high mortality (1B). Refractory or Relapsing immune- mediated TTP (1B). Acquired TTP Treatment Other Options 02 British Journal of Haematology, 2012, 158, 323–335.
  • 101.
    Rituximab for initialtherapy of TTP 2011 Aug 18;118(7):1746-53
  • 102.
    2011 Aug 18;118(7):1746-53 Rituximabfor initial therapy of TTP
  • 103.
    2016 Jun 16;127(24):3092-4 Rituximabfor initial therapy of TTP
  • 104.
    2016 Jun 16;127(24):3092-4 Rituximabfor initial therapy of TTP
  • 105.
    Disease Rituximab use TTP(refractory, relapse) • Good evidence to use TTP (induction of remission) • Ongoing trend Tx • Induction/desensitization in Ab incompatible Tx • Acute and chronic ABMR ??!! • Recurrent GN • PTLD Key Points
  • 106.
    Talk Outline • Mechanismof action • Lupus nephritis • ANCA associated vasculitis • Primary glomerular diseases • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura • Renal transplantation
  • 107.
    • Induction/desensitization inAb incompatible Tx – ABO blood group incompatible transplantation – HLA antibody incompatible transplantation • Acute and chronic ABMR • Recurrent GN • PTLD 2018 Jan;102(1):44-58
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    Disease Rituximab use TTP(refractory, relapse) Good evidence to use TTP (induction of remission) Ongoing trend Tx • Induction/desensitization in Ab incompatible Tx • Acute and chronic ABMR ??!! • Recurrent GN • PTLD Key Points
  • 114.
  • 115.
    • Rituximab isa chimeric monoclonal antibody directed against the CD20 antigen on the surface of immature and mature B cells. • It is used in clinical nephrology related diseases & renal transplantation. • It is safe and well tolerated in most. Key Points
  • 116.
    • Long-term usemay be complicated by hypogammaglobulinaemia and increased infectious complications. • Optimal dosing is unclear. • The development of bio-similars and dosing targeted to B-cell response may reduce cost. Key Points
  • 117.
    Disease Rituximab use LN(intiation of remission) • In black • Inversely related to BMI • It may allow steroid sparing in children LN (resistant) • It can be used but needs RCTs LN (relapse) • No evidence ANCA vasculitis (initiation) • Not inferior to cyclophosphamide ANCA vasculitis (relapse) • Superior to cyclophosphamide ANCA vasculitis (resistant) • It can be used but needs RCTs ANCA vasculitis (maintenance) • Superior to azathioprine Key Points
  • 118.
    Disease Rituximab use MN• Superior to NIAT alone • Not inferior to cyclophosphamide with better safety profile • Waiting results of major ongoing trials MCD • Children: SSNS • Adults: FR, SD, SR (needs RCTs) FSGS SD but not SR (case reports) MPGN • In Ig-associated MPGN, particularly in:  monoclonal gammopathy  chronic lymphocytic leukemia  cryoglobulinemia with or without HCV • Not in C3GN or DDD IgA • Case reports Anti GBM disease • Case reports Key Points
  • 119.
    Disease Rituximab use TTP(refractory, relapse) • Good evidence to use TTP (induction of remission) • Ongoing trend Tx • Induction/desensitization in Ab incompatible Tx • Acute and chronic ABMR ??!! • Recurrent GN • PTLD Key Points
  • 120.