Anifrolumab induces a fast improvement in ultrasound-detected synovitis in systemic lupus erythematosus: Results from a 6-months follow-up ultrasound study

Fulvia Ceccarelli, Claudia Ciancarella, Valeria Moretti, Domenico Iaria, Francesca Romana Spinelli, Cristiano Alessandri, Fabrizio Conti, Lupus Clinic, Department of Medical and Cardiovascular, Sapienza University of Rome, Interdisciplinary Department of Wellbeing, Health and Environmental Sustainability , Sapienza University of Rome

Lupus: An International Journal

Published online on July 09, 2026

Abstract

Lupus, Ahead of Print.
ObjectiveAnifrolumab (ANF) has been approved to treat extra-renal manifestations in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) patients. Real-life data underline the excellent efficacy in skin involvement, but very little is known on other manifestations. We ...