Expert review of clinical immunology
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Expert Rev Clin Immunol · Jan 2013
ReviewCurrent status of monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease: an update.
Inflammatory bowel diseases Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are complex multifactorial diseases that involve the interaction between innate and adaptive immunity. TNF-α is a potent proinflammatory cytokine with pleiotrophic effects on cells of the innate and adaptive immune system. ⋯ In addition, new biologic therapies that inhibit various elements in the leukocyte infiltration process and others that target proinflammatory cytokines will be addressed. This review will cover key studies examining the use of biologic agents in the treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.