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?
A. A drug that inhibits B cells
B. A drug that inhibits phagocytosis
C. A drug that inhibits all cholesterol synthesis in the body
D. A drug that inhibits cytotoxic T cells
E. A drug that inhibits all cytokines
Answer: A
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