Lawrence Steinman
Professor
Neurology and Neurological Sciences
Stanford University
United States of America
Biography
Lawrence Steinman is a Professor in Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences at Stanford University,USA.His laboratory is dedicated to understanding the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis. We have developed several new therapies for autoimmunity, including some in Phase 2 clinical trials, as well as one approved drug, natalizumab.
Research Interest
Neurology, Neurology, Pediatric, Multiple Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis and Immune Disorders
Publications
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Ho PP, Steinman L (2016) Obeticholic acid, a synthetic bile acid agonist of the farnesoid X receptor, attenuates experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 113: 1600-1605.
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Kurnellas MP, Ghosn EE, Schartner JM, Baker J, Rothbard JJ (2015) Amyloid fibrils activate B-1a lymphocytes to ameliorate inflammatory brain disease. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 112: 15016-15023.
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Steinman L (2016) A Journey in Science: The Privilege of Exploring the Brain and the Immune System. Mol Med 2: 22.
