Lupus is a disease in which the immune system makes antibodies that target the person's own tissues,targeting them for destruction by the immune system.Which of the following might be a useful drug therapy for lupus?

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A drug that inhibits B cells may be useful for lupus, as B cells produce the antibodies that target the person's own tissues in lupus. Inhibiting B cells may reduce the production of destructive antibodies and limit damage to the person's own tissues.

Note: A and B may also be potential drug therapies for treating lupus, as inhibiting cytotoxic T cells and all cytokines, respectively, may reduce immune system activity and dampen the autoimmune response in lupus. However, these options are not as specific to the underlying pathology of lupus as inhibiting B cells. Option D (inhibiting all cholesterol synthesis) and Option E (inhibiting phagocytosis) are not applicable or relevant to treating lupus.

Lupus Is a Disease in Which the Immune System Makes