A virus-like particle-based vaccine selectively targeting soluble TNF-alpha protects from arthritis without inducing reactivation of latent tuberculosis.

Neutralization of the proinflammatory cytokine TNF-alpha by mAbs or soluble receptors represents an effective treatment for chronic inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or Crohn's disease. In this study, we describe a novel active immunization approach against TNF-alp...

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Main Authors: Spohn, G, Guler, R, Johansen, P, Keller, I, Jacobs, M, Beck, M, Rohner, F, Bauer, M, Dietmeier, K, Kündig, T, Jennings, G, Brombacher, F, Bachmann, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007