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Association between Genetic Polymorphisms and Response to Anti-TNFs in Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
International journal of molecular sciences - 6 Feb 2016
Prieto-Pérez Rocío, Almoguera Berta, Cabaleiro Teresa, Hakonarson Hakon, Abad-Santos Francisco
Abstract excerpt
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) alpha is a major proinflammatory cytokine involved in the immune response in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Anti-TNF drugs such as infliximab and adalimumab are used to treat IBD; however, approximately 30% of patients do not respond to treatment. Individual genetic differences could contribute to lack of efficacy. Genetic studies have tried to uncover the factors underlying...
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