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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Advancing Treatment in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis: The Promise of B-Cell-Targeting Therapies.

Charalampos Skarlis, Maria Kotsari, Maria Anagnostouli

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Charalampos SkarlisResearch Immunogenetics Laboratory, First Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aeginition University Hospital, Vas. Sofias 72-74, 11528 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0002-1781-2799
Maria KotsariResearch Immunogenetics Laboratory, First Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aeginition University Hospital, Vas. Sofias 72-74, 11528 Athens, Greece.
Maria AnagnostouliResearch Immunogenetics Laboratory, First Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Aeginition University Hospital, Vas. Sofias 72-74, 11528 Athens, Greece.ORCID 0000-0001-8934-670X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) is a rare yet increasingly recognized demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, characterized by a highly inflammatory disease course and an elevated relapse rate compared to adult-onset MS (AOMS). Given the unique immunopathogenesis of POMS, recent therapeutic strategies have shifted toward early initiation of high-efficacy disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) to minimize irreversible neurological damage. Among these, B-cell-targeting therapies, particularly anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies, have shown efficacy in adult MS and are emerging as promising candidates for POMS treatment. The present review summarizes the current knowledge of the role of B-cells in POMS pathophysiology and evaluates the therapeutic potential of anti-CD-20 agents. It also highlights ongoing clinical trials and future perspectives, including novel B-cell-directed approaches such as anti-CD19 therapies, Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors, and BAFF-targeting agents.

Indexed as

B-LymphocytesMultiple SclerosisAntibodies, MonoclonalAntigens, CD20B-Cell Activating FactorChildHumansMolecular Targeted TherapyAntibodies, MonoclonalAntigens, CD20B-Cell Activating FactorAlemtuzumabB-cellsBTKisOcrelizumabOfatumumbpediatric-onset multiple sclerosisrare demyelinating CNS diseasesRituximab

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PMID40649768
PMCPMC12250533

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