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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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2000
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