Virus affecting 95% of adults linked to lupus in Stanford study.
EBV virus, present in 95% of adults, linked to lupus in Stanford study.
Why it matters
- Lupus affects over 200,000 Americans; no cure exists.
- EBV, found in 95% of adults, is linked to lupus development.
By the numbers
- 95% of adults have EBV.
- Over 200,000 Americans affected by lupus.
- Lupus patients have 1 in 400 B cells infected with EBV vs. 1 in 10,000 in others.
The big picture
- Study explains EBV's role in lupus, opening doors for new treatments.
- Researchers launched EBVio Inc. to develop targeted therapies.
What they're saying
- Experts cite study's potential for new lupus treatments.
- Comments highlight excitement for EBV vaccine and treatments for related diseases.
Caveats
- Study authors founded EBVio Inc., potential conflict of interest.
- Mechanism shown, but EBV not sole cause of lupus.
What’s next
- Researchers developing treatments targeting EBV-infected B cells.
- Potential for new therapies like CAR-T cell therapy.