Telitacicept for lupus nephritis with BAFF and APRIL double positivity in children: a case report

Abstract We present a case of pediatric lupus nephritis (LN) with double positivity for BAFF and APRIL, highlighting the efficacy and safety of telitacicept in achieving complete remission. The patient, a 14-year-old Chinese male, presented with severe renal impairment and thrombotic microangiopathy...

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Main Authors: Yang Meng, Meng Ying, Zhao Hongwen, Huang Li, Tang Xiaopeng
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05778-3
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Meng Ying
Zhao Hongwen
Huang Li
Tang Xiaopeng
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description Abstract We present a case of pediatric lupus nephritis (LN) with double positivity for BAFF and APRIL, highlighting the efficacy and safety of telitacicept in achieving complete remission. The patient, a 14-year-old Chinese male, presented with severe renal impairment and thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). Conventional treatments were ineffective, and the patient experienced severe adverse reactions to rituximab. Subsequent treatment with telitacicept and sirolimus led to significant clinical improvement. After 6 months of follow-up, the patient achieved complete remission with an SLEDAI score of 0. This case underscores the potential of precision medicine in LN treatment. Individualized treatment based on pathological mechanisms is necessary, and telitacicept can improve the prognosis of lupus nephritis with good safety.
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spelling doaj-art-c3ca766274aa4794b61c3b674ebbcccf2025-08-20T03:22:03ZengBMCBMC Pediatrics1471-24312025-05-012511710.1186/s12887-025-05778-3Telitacicept for lupus nephritis with BAFF and APRIL double positivity in children: a case reportYang Meng0Meng Ying1Zhao Hongwen2Huang Li3Tang Xiaopeng4Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University(Southwest Hospital)Chongqing Maternal and Child Health HospitalDepartment of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University(Southwest Hospital)Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University(Southwest Hospital)Department of Nephrology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University(Southwest Hospital)Abstract We present a case of pediatric lupus nephritis (LN) with double positivity for BAFF and APRIL, highlighting the efficacy and safety of telitacicept in achieving complete remission. The patient, a 14-year-old Chinese male, presented with severe renal impairment and thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA). Conventional treatments were ineffective, and the patient experienced severe adverse reactions to rituximab. Subsequent treatment with telitacicept and sirolimus led to significant clinical improvement. After 6 months of follow-up, the patient achieved complete remission with an SLEDAI score of 0. This case underscores the potential of precision medicine in LN treatment. Individualized treatment based on pathological mechanisms is necessary, and telitacicept can improve the prognosis of lupus nephritis with good safety.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05778-3TelitaciceptChildrenLupus nephritisThrombotic microangiopathyPrecision medicine
spellingShingle Yang Meng
Meng Ying
Zhao Hongwen
Huang Li
Tang Xiaopeng
Telitacicept for lupus nephritis with BAFF and APRIL double positivity in children: a case report
BMC Pediatrics
Telitacicept
Children
Lupus nephritis
Thrombotic microangiopathy
Precision medicine
title Telitacicept for lupus nephritis with BAFF and APRIL double positivity in children: a case report
title_full Telitacicept for lupus nephritis with BAFF and APRIL double positivity in children: a case report
title_fullStr Telitacicept for lupus nephritis with BAFF and APRIL double positivity in children: a case report
title_full_unstemmed Telitacicept for lupus nephritis with BAFF and APRIL double positivity in children: a case report
title_short Telitacicept for lupus nephritis with BAFF and APRIL double positivity in children: a case report
title_sort telitacicept for lupus nephritis with baff and april double positivity in children a case report
topic Telitacicept
Children
Lupus nephritis
Thrombotic microangiopathy
Precision medicine
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05778-3
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