Abstract
TNF has a critical role in inflammation and immunity, and therapeutic inhibition of TNF with antagonist could potentially lead to immune suppression. Data gathered from clinical trials and clinical observation show a minor but significant increased risk of infections in patients suffering from rheumatic diseases treated with monoclonal TNF antibodies and soluble TNF receptors. This increase risk applies to patients but also to the underlying disease. Pathogens causing these infections include intracellular bacteria, and to some extend opportunistic microorganisms as mycobacteria and fungi. Preventive strategies and patient selection have an important impact on the risk of these infections.
Keywords: “Adalimumab"[Substance Name], “ankylosing spondylitis”[Mesh], “etanercept” [Substance Name], “infections”[Mesh], “infliximab" [Substance Name], “rheumatic diseases”[Mesh], “safety”[Mesh], “tumor necrosis factor antagonist”[Mesh]
Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Title:Infections in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases Treated with TNF Antagonists
Volume: 13 Issue: 8
Author(s): Beatriz Perez-Zafrilla, Loreto Carmona and Juan J. Gomez-Reino
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Keywords: “Adalimumab"[Substance Name], “ankylosing spondylitis”[Mesh], “etanercept” [Substance Name], “infections”[Mesh], “infliximab" [Substance Name], “rheumatic diseases”[Mesh], “safety”[Mesh], “tumor necrosis factor antagonist”[Mesh]
Abstract: TNF has a critical role in inflammation and immunity, and therapeutic inhibition of TNF with antagonist could potentially lead to immune suppression. Data gathered from clinical trials and clinical observation show a minor but significant increased risk of infections in patients suffering from rheumatic diseases treated with monoclonal TNF antibodies and soluble TNF receptors. This increase risk applies to patients but also to the underlying disease. Pathogens causing these infections include intracellular bacteria, and to some extend opportunistic microorganisms as mycobacteria and fungi. Preventive strategies and patient selection have an important impact on the risk of these infections.
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Perez-Zafrilla Beatriz, Carmona Loreto and J. Gomez-Reino Juan, Infections in Patients with Rheumatic Diseases Treated with TNF Antagonists, Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 2012; 13 (8) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138920112800784808
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138920112800784808 |
Print ISSN 1389-2010 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1873-4316 |
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