Abstract
The current medical treatment options for Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO) are unsatisfactory. Recent treatment of GO patients with the B-lymphocyte depleting monoclonal antibody rituximab or with the anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha agents etanercept and infliximab has shown promising results. We discuss the use of these and other biological agents targeting B lymphocytes, T-lymphocyte interaction with antigen-presenting cells, or cytokines in the future treatment of GO.
Bidragets oversatte titel | [Biological treatment options for Graves' ophthalmopathy] |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 170 |
Udgave nummer | 24 |
Sider (fra-til) | 2128-30 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 9 jun. 2008 |