Abstract
Abatacept (CTLA4Ig) is a human fusion protein which consists of a cytotoxic lymphocytic-associated type 4 antigen which is bound to the Fc part of the IgG1. Abatacept binds to CD80/CD86 on antigen-presenting cells thus blocking the co-stimulatory signal to the naïve T cells and interfering with a central inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis signal pathway.
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Jan
Udgivelsesdato: 2009-Jan
Translated title of the contribution | Abatacept in the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for læger |
Volume | 171 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 214-7 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |