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- Title
Golimumab Therapy of Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Overview.
- Authors
Zidi, I.; Bouaziz, A.; Mnif, W.; Bartegi, A.; Al-Hizab, F. A.; Amor, N. B.
- Abstract
Golimumab is a new approved humanized antibody for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This antibody belonging to biologic agents is raised against the pro-inflammatory cytokine tumour necrosis factor-α playing an essential role in the initiation of RA. To date, Golimumab administration for patients with RA, as indicated by USA Food and Drug Administration, is subcutaneous combined with methotrexate (MTX). Here, we have reviewed current literature with a focus on characteristics of Golimumab and also have exposed the clinical trials either using MTX or not using MTX. We have also highlighted the incoming clinical trials on Golimumab and have proposed some indications for the future studies based on a setting of clinical data and post-marketing observational studies. These studies will advance rheumatologists’ decisions in the beginning of RA therapeutic interventions to insure the best outcomes for patients with RA and to improve their quality of life.
- Subjects
UNITED States; RHEUMATOID arthritis; CLINICAL trials; CYTOKINES; UNITED States. Food &; Drug Administration
- Publication
Scandinavian Journal of Immunology, 2010, Vol 72, Issue 2, p75
- ISSN
0300-9475
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1365-3083.2010.02423.x