Biologic therapy for psoriasis--the first wave: infliximab, etanercept, efalizumab, and alefacept
Weinberg, J.M.; Saini, R.; Tutrone, W.D.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Jdd 1(3): 303-310
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 1545-9616 PMID: 12851990 Document Number: 8375
Over the last several years, a new generation of therapies for psoriasis has been in development. These biologic therapies target the activity of T lymphocytes and cytokines responsible for the inflammatory nature of this disease. In this review, we present an update on the progress of the four biologic agents in the forefront: infliximab, etanercept, efalizumab, and alefacept. The mechanism of each drug will be reviewed, as well as the most recent efficacy and safety data.
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