Blocking the effects of interleukin-6 in rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory rheumatic diseases: systematic literature review and meta-analysis informing a consensus statement

Gianfranco Ferraccioli

Risultato della ricerca: Contributo in rivistaArticolo in rivista

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Abstract

Suppression of the immunoinflammatory cascade by targeting interleukin 6 (IL-6) mediated effects constitutes a therapeutic option for chronic inflammatory diseases. Tocilizumab is the only IL-6 inhibitor (IL-6i) licensed for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), but also other agents targeting either IL-6 or its receptor are investigated in various indications.
Lingua originaleEnglish
pagine (da-a)583-589
Numero di pagine7
RivistaEARD
Volume72
DOI
Stato di pubblicazionePubblicato - 2013
Pubblicato esternamente

Keywords

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal, Humanized
  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Arthritis, Juvenile
  • Arthritis, Rheumatoid
  • Consensus
  • Humans
  • Interleukin-6
  • Spondylitis, Ankylosing

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