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How good enough are the new therapies for lupus nephritis? A narrative review and a position paper

Frédéric A Houssiau1

  • 1Service de Rhumatologie, Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium; Institut de Recherche Expérimentale et Clinique, UCLouvain, Belgium.

Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
|November 8, 2025
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New lupus nephritis therapies offer hope after years of failures. Combination treatments are recommended to prevent chronic kidney disease, with future research exploring cellular therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Immunology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Lupus nephritis (LN) is a severe complication of systemic lupus erythematosus, often leading to kidney failure.
  • Therapeutic options for LN have historically been limited, with many clinical trials failing to yield effective treatments.
  • Significant advancements have recently emerged, offering new hope for patients with this debilitating condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a narrative review of recent therapeutic developments in lupus nephritis.
  • To comment on the efficacy and application of novel LN therapies.
  • To emphasize the role of combination therapy in managing LN and preventing chronic kidney disease progression.

Main Methods:

  • Narrative review of literature and clinical experience spanning nearly four decades.
  • Analysis of recently approved and emerging therapies for lupus nephritis.
  • Discussion of expert recommendations regarding combination therapy and future research directions.

Main Results:

  • Several new therapies have become available for lupus nephritis following numerous trial failures.
  • Combination therapy is increasingly recommended to mitigate the risk of chronic kidney disease.
  • Early cellular therapy approaches are reviewed, with potential for future research.

Conclusions:

  • Recent therapeutic advancements represent a significant breakthrough in lupus nephritis management.
  • Combination therapy is crucial for improving long-term renal outcomes in LN patients.
  • Further research, particularly in cellular therapy, is warranted to enhance treatment strategies for lupus nephritis.

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