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Anti-tumour necrosis factor (anti-TNF) therapy of patients with rheumatoid arthritis dates back to 1992, when the first proof-of-principle trials were performed in London by Maini and Feldmann. Considerable studies of the mechanism of action were performed, and insights into the way in which anti-TNF therapy delivers its benefit were obtained. In this brief review, certain aspects of knowledge acquired and the many gaps will be reviewed. Focus will be on the TNF-dependent cytokine cascade and what it means, and potential new approaches to treatment. Finally, an entertaining challenge: might many or even all unmet clinical needs be dealt with through cytokine analysis?

Original publication

DOI

10.1136/ard.2009.117143

Type

Journal article

Journal

Ann Rheum Dis

Publication Date

01/2010

Volume

69 Suppl 1

Pages

i97 - i99

Keywords

Antirheumatic Agents, Arthritis, Rheumatoid, Cognition Disorders, Cytokines, Drug Design, Humans, Postoperative Complications, Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha