[Biological treatment of multiple sclerosis]

P.S. Sorensen, F. Sellebjerg

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    Abstract

    In 1996 interferon (IFN)beta was the first biopharmaceutical product to be approved for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). In 2006 the more potent monoclonal antibody natalizumab was approved. Presently, a number of monoclonal antibodies are being studied, including alemtuzumab, daclizumab and rituximab, which have all shown promising results. However, the monoclonal antibodies generally have a less favourable safety profile and are more expensive than the currently used first-line therapies, IFNb and glatiramer acetate
    Udgivelsesdato: 2008/6/9
    OriginalsprogDansk
    TidsskriftUgeskrift for læger
    Vol/bind170
    Udgave nummer24
    Sider (fra-til)2156-2159
    Antal sider3
    ISSN0041-5782
    StatusUdgivet - 2008

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