Behandling af reumatoid artrit med anti-tumornekrosefaktor-alpha-antistof. Individuel monitorering af biotilgaengelighed og immunogenicitet-- sekundaerpublikation

Klaus Bendtzen, Pierre Geborek, Morten Svenson, Lotta Larsson, Meliha C Kapetanovic, Tore Saxne

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Abstract

Remicade/infliximab is effective in rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but response failure is frequent. Sera from 106 RA patients were monitored using an RIA for functional infliximab and an RIA for anti-infliximab antibody (Ab). S-infliximab varied considerably, e.g. 0-22 microg/ml before the 3rd infusion, and 44% were Ab-positive after 6 months. Low s-infliximab was associated with Ab development and later therapeutic failure, and high Ab levels could be related to dose increases, side-effects and cessation of therapy. Pharmacological monitoring should help optimize anti-TNF therapies.
Bidragets oversatte titel[Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with anti-TNF-alpha antibody (Remicade). Individual monitoring of bioavailability and immunogenicity--secondary publication]
OriginalsprogDansk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Laeger
Vol/bind169
Udgave nummer5
Sider (fra-til)420-3
Antal sider4
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 29 jan. 2007

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