Method for Treating Autoimmune Diseases With Antibodies

摘要

A method for treating autoimmune diseases in a mammal which method comprises administering to the mammal an effective amount of at least one antibody specific for a soluble antigen is provided. Furthermore, a novel mechanism of action has been established in accordance with the present invention for antibody-based treatment regimes for autoimmune disease, including but not limited to anti-CD44 and soluble antigen specific antibody treatment regimes.