Anti-cytokine therapy for rheumatoid arthritis.

Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) and interleukin-1 (IL-1) are important in mediating inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Randomized phase II and III clinical trials of anti-TNF reagents (infliximab and etanercept) have demonstrated an acceptable safety profile and marked clinical effic...

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Main Authors: Maini, R, Taylor, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2000