Monoclonal antibodies directed against tumor necrosis factor alpha (anti-TNF-alpha agents) have dramatically changed the therapeutical approach to inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. A new anti-TNF drug, golimumab, has recently been approved for patients with moderate to severe ulcer-ative colitis. Its efficacy has been demonstrated by preclinical and clinical studies and the drug showed an efficacy and safety profile in line with the other anti-TNF agents, such as infliximab and adalimumab. This review gives an overview on golimumab in the treatment of moderate to severe ulcerative colitis.
Titolo: | GOLIMUMAB: CLINICAL UPDATE ON ITS USE FOR ULCERATIVE COLITIS |
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Data di pubblicazione: | 2015 |
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Handle: | http://hdl.handle.net/11699/3902 |
Appare nelle tipologie: | 1.1 Articolo in rivista |